Onam Festival in Kerala - 10 Days

ThiruvOnam Festival is celebrated in the Malayalam Month Chingam. Chingam month has another special ritual in Kerala. The Chief Priest Tantri of Sabarimala Swami Ayyappa Temple assume duty on 1st day of Chingam month.

Thiruvonam the harvest & trade Festival is traditionally celebrated for ten days from Hastham Nakshtara day to Shravana Nakshatra day. Shravana Nakshatra is traditional Panchangam is referred as Thiruvonam Natchathiram in Malayalam.

It is believed King Maveli visits the Kerala Naadu on the auspicious day of Onam Festival. People in Kerala welcome King Mahabali with various varieties of Pookalam, Thumpapoo, Ona Sadya, Puliyattam (also referred as Pulikali) etc

The respected Mothers of Kerala Naadu will perform cultural adaptation of Kaikotikali (thalam with hands art) around Nilavilakku with on the fly spontaneous creation & rendition of gramattical songs Paatu.

The factional tribes feel they lost their King used to medidate and enhance the festivities during the Mahautsav. For official schedule of Onam Thirunaal see the festival calendar of Sabarimala Dharma Sastha Swami Ayyappa Temple Devosvam Board TDB.

Reference: Various articles in Malayalam language Google.

Tags: Ponnonam, Padakkottam, Padayottam, Payasam.

Sankarabharanam Thayaripalar Edida Nageswara Rao

naadopasana chesina vadanu.. ni vaadanu nenaite

Producer Edida Nageswara Rao died on 4th October 2015. 

- Harsha Bhogle used to comment during his college days in Telugu State, a song from Shankarabharanam was tiredlessly resung for several hours by his colleagues

Bhagavad Gita: 

yad yad ācarati śreṣṭhas tat tad evetaro janaḥ 
sa yat pramāṇaṁ kurute lokas tad anuvartate

Whatever standards a great person sets by exemplary acts, all the world pursues.

- The mass hit of Shankarabharanam set the roll on continuous Carnatic Music films like Sidhu Bhairavi, Kadhal Oviyam.

Its my curiosity to know whether the Sankarabharanam producer made significant contribution to Tirupati Mandir. Would welcome comments (if any) on the contribution of Sankarabharanam to Tirupati Mandir if any.

Saptami Tithi Time & Date - October 2026 - Saptami Thithi This Month

Note: Saptami Thithi Timings is in Indian Standard Time (IST). Sapthami Tithi Timings based on Tamil Panchangam.

17 October 2026 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

Time: 5.08 am (17-10-2026) to 7.12 am (18-10-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Saptami Tithi starts at 5.08 am (on Saturday early Morning - 17 October 2026)

- Sapthami Tithi ends at 7.12 am (on Sunday Morning - 18 October 2026)

Note:

- Shukla Paksha is bright fortnight i.e, Valarpirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Amavasya

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1 November 2026 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

Time: 9.29 pm (31-10-2026) to 7.13 pm (1-11-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Saptami Tithi starts at 9.29 pm (on Saturday Night - 31 October 2026)

- Sapthami Tithi ends at 7.13 pm (on Sunday Evening - 1 November 2026)

Note:

- Krishna Paksha is dark fortnight i.e, Theipirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Pournami

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Next Saptami Dates:

16 November 2026 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

Timing: 11.28 pm (15-11-2026) to 1.04 am (17-11-2026)

30 November 2026 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Sapthami - Theipirai

Timings: 7.40 am (30-11-2026) to 5.49 am (1-12-2026)

16 December 2026 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

Timing: 5.15 pm (15-12-2026) to 5.55 pm (16-12-2026)

30 December 2026 - Wednesday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

Timings: 7.32 pm (29-12-2026) to 6.27 pm (30-12-2026)

14 January 2027 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

Timing: 9.32 am (14-1-2027) to 9.08 am (15-1-2027)

28 January 2027 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

Timings: 9.12 am (28-1-2027) to 9.06 am (29-1-2027)

13 February 2027 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

-- Note: Ratha Saptami is celebrated on 13 February, 2027 (Saturday)

27 February 2027 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

14 March 2027 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

29 March 2027 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Sapthami - Theipirai

13 April 2027 - Tuesday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

27 April 2027 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

12 May 2027 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Sapthami - Valarpirai

27 May 2027 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

10 June 2027 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

26 June 2027 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

10 July 2027 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

25 July 2027 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

8 August 2027 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Sapthami - Valarpirai

24 August 2027 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

7 September 2027 - Tuesday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

22 September 2027 - Wednesday - Krishna Paksha Sapthami - Theipirai

6 October 2027 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Saptami - Valarpirai

22 October 2027 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

5 November 2027 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Sapthami - Valarpirai

20 November 2027 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Saptami - Theipirai

Nomenclature and Significance:

- Saptami is the seventh day after new moon and full moon day

- Krishna Paksha means dark fortnight i.e., waning phase (Moon Light Decreasing)

- Shukla Paksha means bright fortnight i.e., waxing phase (Moon Light Increasing)

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Panchami Tithi Time & Date - October 2026 - Panjami Thithi This Month

Note: Panchami Thithi Timings is in Indian Standard Time (IST). Panjami Tithi Timings based on Tamil Panchangam.

15 October 2026 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

Time: 1.11 am (15-10-2026) to 3.05 am (16-10-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Panchami Tithi starts at 1.11 am (soon after Midnight on start of Thursday - 15-October-2026)

- Panjami Tithi ends at 3.05 am (on Friday early Morning - 16-October-2026)

Note:

- Shukla Paksha is bright fortnight i.e, Valarpirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Amavasya

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30 October 2026 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Panchami - Theipirai

Time: 2.13 am (30-10-2026) to 11.50 pm (30-10-2026)

Timings in Detail:

- Panchami Tithi starts at 2.13 am (on Friday very early Morning - 30-October-2026)

- Panjami Tithi ends at 11.50 pm (on Friday Night - 30-October-2026)

Note:

- Krishna Paksha is dark fortnight i.e, Theipirai in Tamil i.e., Fortnight that comes after Pournami

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Next Panchami Dates:

14 November 2026 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

Timing: 7.30 pm (13-11-2026) to 9.34 pm (14-11-2026)

28 November 2026 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

Timing: 12.01 pm (28-11-2026) to 9.46 am (29-11-2026)

14 December 2026 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

Timing: 2.32 pm (13-12-2026) to 4.07 pm (14-12-2026)

28 December 2026 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

Timing: 10.48 pm (27-12-2026) to 9.00 pm (28-12-2026)

12 January 2027 - Tuesday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

Timing: 8.48 pm (12-1-2027) to 9.25 am (13-1-2027)

26 January 2027 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

Timing: 10.52 am (26-1-2027) to 9.48 am (27-1-2027)

11 February 2027 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

Note: Vasanta Panchami / Basant Panchami / Lalitha Panjami is on 11 February, 2027 (Thursday)

25 February 2027 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

13 March 2027 - Saturday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

27 March 2027 - Saturday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

11 April 2027 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

25 April 2027 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Panchami - Theipirai

10 May 2027 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

Note: Sri Shankara Jayanti is celebrated on 10 May, 2027 (Monday)

25 May 2027 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

9 June 2027 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

24 June 2027 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

8 July 2027 - Thursday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

23 July 2027 - Friday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

6 August 2027 - Friday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

22 August 2027 - Sunday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

5 September 2027 - Sunday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

Note: Rishi Panchami is on 16 September, 2026 (Wednesday)

20 September 2027 - Monday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

4 October 2027 - Monday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

19 October 2027 - Tuesday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

3 November 2027 - Wednesday - Shukla Paksha Panchami - Valarpirai

18 November 2027 - Thursday - Krishna Paksha Panjami - Theipirai

Nomenclature and Significance:

- Panchami is the fifth day after new moon and full moon day

- Krishna Paksha means dark fortnight i.e., waning phase (Moon Light Decreasing)

- Shukla Paksha means bright fortnight i.e., waxing phase (Moon Light Increasing)

Note:

Garuda Panchami is on 17 August, 2026 (Monday)

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Shadasheeti Punyakalam 2026-2027 Date - Shadasheethi Punya Kaalam 4 Dates in 2026-2027

Shadasheeti Punyakalam comes 4 Times in a year. 'Shadangan' means Lord Shiva. During Shadasheeti Punyakalam Lord Shiva is worshipped with great devotion.

Shadasheethi Punyakalam normally comes on the 1st day of following 4 Tamil Months viz., Margazhi, Panguni, Aani, Purattasi. List of upcoming 4 dates of Shadasheeti Punyakalam is given below

16 December, 2026 - Wednesday - Shadasheeti Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Dhanu Sankramanam Shadasheeti is on the 1st Day of Margazhi Masam i.e., on 16th December, 2026 (Wednesday)

15 March, 2027 - Monday - Shadasheeti Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Meena Sankramana Shadasheeti is on the 1st Day of Panguni Masam i.e., 15th Mar, 2027 (Monday)

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15 June, 2026 - Monday - Shadasheeti Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Mithuna Sankramanam Shadasheeti is on the 1st Day of Aani Masam i.e., on 15th June, 2026 (Monday)

17 September, 2026 - Thursday - Shadasheeti Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Kanya Sankramana Shadasheeti is on the Last Day of Aavani Masam i.e., on 17th September, 2026 (Thursday)

Tags: Shatasheeti Bunyakalam When Sankranti Eppothu This Year Dec Mar Jun Sep Sept 16-12-26 Wed Shatasheedi Today Tomorrow This Month - 2027 - Pankuni Masam, Ani Matham, Puratasi Madham and Margali Masa - Rasi Sankramanam - Shada Sheeti Indru Naalai - Shada Sheethi Tethi Neram - Thethi Indraya - Sankramana 1st day of Karthigai Masi Avani Vaikasi or Last Day of Masi Vaikasi Avani Karthigai - Meenam Mithunam Kanya Dhanur Raasi Sankraman

Vishu Punyakalam 2026-2027 Date & Time - Vishu Punya Kaalam 4 Dates in 2026-2027

List of upcoming dates of Vishu Punyakalam, Dakshinayanam Punya Kalam, Uttarayanam Punya Kaalam is given below, They normally come on the 1st day of following 4 Tamil Months viz., Chithirai, Aadi, Aippasi, Thai.

18 October, 2026 - Sunday - Vishu Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Thula Sankramana Vishu Punyakaalam is on the 1st Day of Aippasi Masam i.e., on 18th October, 2026 (Sunday). It is auspicious to worship Lord Brahma on Vishu Punyakalam.

15 January, 2027 - Friday - Uttarayana Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Uttarayana Punyakalam on Makara Sankramanam is on the 1st Day of Thai Masam i.e., on 15th January, 2027 (Friday), Northward Journey of Surya Devata (Sun God) begins on Uttarayanam Punyakalam.

14 April, 2027 - Wednesday - Vishu Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Mesha Sankramana Vishu Punyakalam is on the 1st Day of Chithirai Masam i.e., 14th Apr, 2027 (Wednesday). It is auspicious to worship Lord Brahma on Vishu Punyakalam.

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17 July, 2026 - Friday - Dakshinayana Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Dakshinayana Punyakalam on Kadaga Sankramanam is on the 1st Day of Aadi Masam i.e., on 17th July, 2026 (Friday). Southward Journey of Surya Devata (Sun God) begins on Dakshinayanam Punyakalam.

Tags: Vishu Bunyakalam When Sankranti Eppothu This Year - Visu Apr, Jul, Oct, Apr 18-10-26 Sun - Today Tomorrow This Month - Chithrai Masam, Aadi Matham, Aippasi Madham and Thai Masa - Rasi Sankramanam - Wisu Indru Naalai - Vishoo Tethi Neram - Wishoo Thethi Indraya - Sankramana 1st day of Sithirai Adi Aipasi 2027 Thay or Last Day of Panguni Aani Purattasi Margazhi - Pankuni, Ani, Puratasi & Margali - Wishu Mesham Kadagam Karka Karkam Katakam Thulam Magara Makaram Magaram Raasi Sankraman

Vishnupathi Punyakalam 2026-2027 Date & Time - Vishnupati Punyakalam 4 Dates in 2026-2027

Vaishnava Devotees observe Vishnupathi Punyakalam 4 Times in a year. Vishnupathi Punyakalam normally comes on the 1st day of following 4 Tamil Months viz., Karthigai, Masi, Vaikasi & Avani.

List of upcoming 4 dates of Vishnupathi Punyakalam is given below

Time: Sacred Vishnupathi Punyakalam is the 9 hours duration

- starting at Very Early Morning 1.30 am IST and

- ending at Morning 10.30 am IST

17 November, 2026 - Tuesday - Vishnupathi Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Vrischika Sankramanam Vishnupathi is on the 1st Day of Karthigai Masam i.e., on 17th November, 2026 (Tuesday)

During the Vishnupathi Punyakalam (from 1.30 am IST to 10.30 am IST) devotees will

-- do Vishnu Puja,

-- recite Stotras of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi,

-- do Thulasi Puja,

-- do Go Puja (Gau Puja i.e, Puja to Holy Cow),

-- have darshan of deities in Lord Vishnu Temples.

In Lord Vishnu Temples, devotees will circumambulate the deities 27 times. The circumambulations begins and ends with Namaskaram at Kodimaram in the Temple. Devotees will carry 27 flowers with them. At the end of each circumambulation, 1 flower is offered at Kodimaram. Thus total 27 flowers will be offered at Kodimaram during the course of entire 27 circumambulations

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13 February, 2027 - Saturday - Vishnupathi Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Kumbha Sankramana Vishnupathi is on the 1st Day of Masi Masam i.e., 13th Feb, 2027 (Saturday)

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15 May, 2026 - Friday - Vishnupathi Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Vrishabha Sankramanam Vishnupathi is on the 1st Day of Vaikasi Masam i.e., on 15th May, 2026 (Friday)

17 August, 2026 - Monday - Vishnupathi Punyakalam

Note: Upcoming Simha Sankramana Vishnupathi is on the Last Day of Aadi Masam i.e., on 17th August, 2026 (Monday)

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