What Saya (Sayya) Dates Are
"Saya dates," more formally spelled Sayya dates, refer to the auspicious wedding muhurats identified through the Hindu Panchang for couples planning to marry. As with other major life-event muhurats, these dates are selected based on a combination of astrological factors — the moon's position, planetary alignments, specific Tithis, and Nakshatras — believed to influence the harmony, stability, and overall fortune...
What Purnima Is
Purnima refers to the full moon day in the Hindu lunar calendar, marking the point in each lunar month when the moon is fully illuminated. It occurs roughly once every 29-30 days and holds significant spiritual weight across Hindu tradition — many temples hold special observances on this day, and it's considered an auspicious time for fasting, charity, prayer, and rituals including...
Why Satyanarayan Puja Is Tied to Purnima
Shri Satyanarayan Puja, dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his Satyanarayan form, doesn't have one single fixed date — it's traditionally performed on Purnima (the full moon day), which occurs roughly once a month. Some households also perform it on other significant occasions such as a housewarming, a new business launch, a wedding, or after a wish has been...
How Griha Pravesh Dates Are Determined
Griha Pravesh Muhurat dates are calculated using the Hindu Panchang, which factors in the Tithi (lunar day), Nakshatra (constellation), Vaar (weekday), and broader planetary positions to identify time windows considered supportive for entering a new home. Certain Tithis — including Dwadashi, Trayodashi, Panchami, and Dashami — are generally preferred, while specific Nakshatras like Rohini, Uttarashada, Anuradha, and Revati are...
Girivalam, the sacred circumambulation of Arunachala Hill in Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu, is performed by devotees throughout the year but holds particular significance on Pournami (full moon) nights, and the 2026 calendar includes one especially significant date: Karthigai Deepam in November.
What Girivalam Is
Girivalam (also called Giri Pradakshina) is the clockwise walk around the base of Arunachala Hill, home to the Arunachaleswarar Temple, one of the...