Blogs — Vishnu

Picture a sky without a single star of wisdom left in it. No hymn. No verse. No memory of anything sacred. Somewhere in that darkness, two demons named Madhu and Kaitabha had done the unthinkable — they'd stolen the Vedas themselves, right out of Brahma's hands, while he slept. And in that silence, before anyone else even understood what had been lost, Lord Vishnu became something new: a being with the strength of a warrior and the face of a horse, so that knowledge could be carried back into the world. That night is why we celebrate Hayagriva Jayanti. When...

Imagine celebrating a birthday that hasn't happened yet. Not a memory, but a promise — a birth so certain that an entire civilization has been waiting for it for thousands of years. That is Kalki Jayanti, and in 2026, devotees across India will once again turn their eyes toward the horizon, waiting for the white horse and the flashing sword. When Is Kalki Jayanti 2026? Kalki Jayanti 2026 falls on Monday, 18 August 2026, observed on Shashthi Tithi during Shukla Paksha of the Shravan month, as per the North Indian lunar calendar. In parts of South India, the day is...

Somewhere above the clouds, a bird once beat its wings so hard that mountains trembled and the ocean drew back in fear. That bird was Garuda — and once a year, the whole sky seems to remember him. This year, that memory returns on Monday, 17th August 2026, the Shukla Paksha Panchami of Shravan month, when devotees across India light a lamp not for a snake, not for a river, but for the one creature bold enough to challenge heaven itself for his mother's freedom. What Is Garuda Panchami? Garuda Panchami is dedicated to Garuda, the golden eagle who serves...

There's a moment, once a year, when an entire nation quietly puts life on hold. No weddings are planned. No new beginnings are started. Millions of people fast, walk hundreds of kilometres on foot, and sit awake through the night — all because of one shared belief: that on this day, Lord Vishnu closes his eyes.That day is Devshayani Ekadashi, and in 2026, it falls on Saturday, July 25.Devshayani Ekadashi 2026 is on Saturday, 25 July. The Ekadashi tithi begins at 9:12 AM on July 24 and ends at 11:34 AM on July 25. Parana (fast-breaking) happens the next morning,...

What if one day could open the door to four months of divine blessings? Among the many sacred observances dedicated to Lord Krishna, Vasudeva Dwadashi holds a unique and deeply spiritual place. Observed immediately after Devshayani Ekadashi, this auspicious festival not only honors Lord Krishna in His beloved form as Vasudeva but also marks the beginning of Chaturmasya—the four holy months of devotion, penance, self-discipline, and spiritual awakening. The name Vasudeva carries profound significance. It reminds devotees that before Krishna became the protector of Dharma, the teacher of the Bhagavad Gita, and the beloved Lord of Vrindavan, He was the...