Traditions & Family
Vrats, festivals and the rituals of home and family — when, how and why. Every claim traced back to its source.
Chhath Puja 2026 — The Complete Guide
13–16 Nov · Four-day vidhi · Samagri · City-wise arghya timings · Chhath abroad
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 (Sept 14) — Muhurat, Samagri List & Vidhi
Muhurat 11:02–1:31 · full samagri list · the moon-sighting rule · visarjan schedule · timings for 10 cities abroad
When Is Karwa Chauth 2026? Moonrise Time & Puja Vidhi
29 October · moonrise 8:17 PM · city-wise timings · all four kathas · sargi, arghya mantra and full samagri list
Why Are Bangles Worn? History, Meaning & Auspicious Days
4,500 years from Mohenjo-daro · the truth about glass bangle claims · regional styles · how to size them
Navratri 2026 (Oct 11) — Muhurat, 9 Colours & City Timings
11–19 October · muhurat 6:19–10:12 AM · Durga Ashtami on 19 October · full colour and goddess table
Why Is Sindoor Applied? Tradition, Meaning & Safety
Why the parting · what sindoor daan means · the Ramayana katha · 5 checks for safe sindoor
Hartalika Teej 2026 (Sept 14) — Vrat Vidhi, Samagri List & Katha
14 Sept in India, 13 Sept in US & UK · city-wise timings · full samagri list · complete katha
Why Is a Bindi Worn on the Forehead? Scripture & Tradition
Bhrumadhya & the Ajna chakra · the Gita reference · Sthapani marma · 4 regional styles
Why Is Mehndi Applied to the Bride Before a Wedding?
History of the ritual · the Ayurvedic view · its place in the solah shringar · the deep-colour belief
Solah Shringar List & Meaning — Karwa Chauth 2026 Guide
All 16 adornments explained · Karwa Chauth 29 October · sargi, the sieve ritual and auspicious colours
Raksha Bandhan 2026 — Date, Muhurat & Rakhis for Your Brother
28 August 2026 · the auspicious window for tying the rakhi · the history behind the thread