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Chhath Puja 2026: The Four-Day Vidhi, Thekua-Kasar Samagri & The Ghats of Patna, Ranchi and Delhi
All four days from Nahay Khay to Usha Arghya, the full thekua-kasar-daura samagri, the rules of the nirjala fast, and where Chhath is celebrated in Patna, Ranchi, Delhi and Mumbai.
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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: The Puri, Ahmedabad and Kolkata Traditions, Vidhi & Samagri
The Ashadh Shukla Dwitiya date rule, the full Pahandi to Bahuda Yatra sequence, the names of the three chariots, samagri for the home puja, and how Puri, Ahmedabad and Kolkata each keep the tradition.
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Ganga Dussehra 2026: The Holy Dip, the Das-Daan Samagri & the Ghats of Varanasi, Haridwar and Prayagraj
The Jyeshtha Shukla Dashami date rule, the legend of Ganga's descent, the vidhi for the holy dip and deep daan, the full das-daan list, and the ghats of Varanasi, Haridwar, Prayagraj and Patna.
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Sheetala Ashtami / Basoda 2026: No Fire Is Lit, Cold Food Is Eaten — Vidhi, Samagri & Regional Bhog
The Chaitra Krishna Ashtami date rule, the vidhi for Sheetala Mata puja, why the kitchen fire stays unlit, the bhog of Rajasthan, Gujarat and Malwa, and the full samagri.
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Tulsi Vivah 2026: Vidhi, Samagri, the Sugarcane Mandap & the Traditions of Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra
The Kartik Ekadashi-to-Purnima date window, the full vidhi of the marriage to Shaligram, the sugarcane-amla-ber samagri, and the four distinct regional forms in Bihar, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Andhra.
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Varalakshmi Vrat 2026: Nomba Saradu, Tamboolam and Kozhukkattai — the Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Telangana Vidhi
The Shravana Friday date rule, the kalasham and nomba saradu vidhi, the kozhukkattai-sundal naivedyam, the tamboolam and vayanam tradition, and how South Indian cities prepare.
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Shani Jayanti 2026: Vidhi, Samagri, the Shingnapur and Thirunallar Traditions, and What Shani Actually Means
The Jyeshtha Amavasya date rule, the black sesame-mustard oil-iron samagri, the Shani Stotra and Chalisa, the Shingnapur and Thirunallar traditions — plus a plain look at Shani as the deity of karma rather than of fear.
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Radha Ashtami 2026: Vidhi, Shringar Samagri, Barsana's Ladli Ji Temple and the Braj Tradition
The Bhadrapada Shukla Ashtami date rule, the samagri for Radha Rani's shringar and bhog, Barsana's Ladli Ji temple and its mukharvind tradition, the Vrindavan temples, the vrat rules, and how it differs from Janmashtami.
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Durga Puja 2026 Complete Guide: Pandals, Bhog, Sandhi Puja & City-Wise Celebrations
From the Mahishasura legend to bhoger khichuri, Kumartuli idols, the famous Kolkata pandals and celebrations in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru — a city-wise Durga Puja 2026 guide.
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Diwali 2026 Complete Guide: 6–10 November, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Rangoli & City-Wise Celebrations
All five days from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, the Lakshmi Puja muhurat, rangoli and diya decoration, and celebrations in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru — a city-wise Diwali 2026 guide.
Read article →Durga Puja 2026: Complete Guide to History, Dates, Rituals and Celebrations
From the slaying of Mahishasura to the artisans of Kumartuli and sindoor khela — Durga Puja 2026 dates, rituals, traditions and UNESCO recognition, all in one guide.
Read article →Diwali 2026: Complete Lakshmi Puja Samagri List, Muhurat & Preparation Guide
From Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj — the complete Diwali 2026 samagri list, puja vidhi, muhurat and budget tips in one place.
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Navratri 2026: 9-Day Puja Samagri, Ghatasthapana & Preparation Guide
From ghatasthapana to Vijayadashami — the complete Navratri 2026 samagri list, the nine goddesses and fasting rules in one place.
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Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Puja Samagri, Vidhi & Sthapana Guide
From sthapana to visarjan — the complete Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 samagri list, puja vidhi and modak bhog details in one place.
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Griha Pravesh Puja: Muhurat, Vastu Shanti & Samagri Guide
How to enter a new home the auspicious way — the griha pravesh samagri list, vidhi and vastu shanti details.
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Puja Samagri Shopping: 10 Easy Tips to Save Your Budget
Going to the market without a list = overspending. 10 practical tips to save money on puja samagri shopping.
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Satyanarayan Katha: Vidhi, Samagri and Significance — Complete Guide
The special Purnima puja — the Satyanarayan katha samagri list, the five chapters and the prasad vidhi.
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