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Why Is Jitiya Vrat Called a Mother’s Toughest Fast?

Even giving up water for the sake of one’s child seems like something out of the world; however, it is precisely because of such stringent conditions that make Jivitputrika Vrat, also called Jitiya Vrat, one of the most challenging fasts. Jitiya is scheduled to fall on October 3, Saturday, in…

MyLifeXP · 37m ago

5 Things to Know Before Parsva Ekadashi 2026

This day has the designation of Parsva Ekadashi since it marks the full rotation of Lord Vishnu while asleep. The date of the Parsva Ekadashi is Tuesday, September 22, 2026. On the basis of the Parana period, the date will fall on Wednesday, September 23, from 6:09 AM to 10:12…

MyLifeXP · Sep 18

Janmashtami 2026: September 4 or 5? Check correct date, Nishita Kaal puja muhurat, vrat Parana time, puja vidhi and Dahi Handi date

Krishna Janmashtami 2026 Date: Krishna Janmashtami is set to take place on September 4, 2026, honoring the birth of Lord Krishna. According to Panchang timings, the main festivities will commence on this Friday. Traditionally, the midnight puja rituals will carry into the early hours of September 5. Dahi Handi celebrations…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Date, vrat timings, Parana time, rituals, significance, and everything devotees need to know

Devshayani Ekadashi will be observed on Saturday, 25 July 2026. The sacred occasion marks the beginning of Chaturmas, the four-month period during which Lord Vishnu is believed to enter divine sleep. Devotees observe the day by fasting, offering prayers and worshipping Lord Vishnu. According to the Panchang, the Ekadashi Tithi…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Why This Single Fast Is Worth More Than 24 Others

Can a single day of fasting bring the spiritual rewards of observing 24 Ekadashis throughout the year? It may sound unbelievable, but that is exactly why Nirjala Ekadashi holds such a special place in Hindu tradition. Considered the most powerful and challenging of all Ekadashi fasts, it is observed without…

MyLifeXP · Jun 23

Why Bhima Observed This Powerful Fast Just Once

What if a single day of devotion could bring the spiritual benefits of an entire year's worth of fasting? That is the extraordinary belief associated with Nirjala Ekadashi, one of the most revered and challenging observances in Hindu tradition. Unlike other fasts, this sacred vrat requires devotees to abstain not…

MyLifeXP · Jun 22

Nirjala Ekadashi 2026 Date: Know significance, puja timings, fasting rules, rituals and parana time

Nirjala Ekadashi, observed on June 25, 2026, is the most significant Ekadashi fast, granting benefits of all annual fasts. This strict vrat involves abstaining from food and water until Dwadashi, with devotees praying to Lord Vishnu and engaging in charitable acts like donating water and cooling items.

The Economic Times · May 25

First Ekadashi of May 2026: Date, Time & Secret Power

What if one single day could quietly reset your life? No grand rituals, no expensive offerings just a simple fast, a calm mind, and a deeper sense of connection. That is what makes Apara Ekadashi so special. It invites you to pause, reflect, and realign from within. But here’s the…

MyLifeXP · May 4

Apara Ekadashi 2026: Date, Muhurat, Significance & Rituals

There are certain days in the Hindu calendar that feel deeply transformative, moments when devotion is believed to carry a greater spiritual weight, and Apara Ekadashi is one of the most powerful among them. Observed during the Krishna Paksha of the Jyeshtha month and dedicated to Vishnu, this Ekadashi is…

Times Life · May 4