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Dakshinamurti Jayanti 2026: Goddess Dakshinamurti's Identity, Significance & Puja Guide
Dakshinamurti Jayanti mahavidyas
Dakshinamurti Jayanti 2026 falls on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, observed on the Purnima Tithi of the Ashadha month (Purnima Tithi begins 06:18 PM on July 28 and ends 08:05 PM on July 29, New Delhi timings). On this day, Goddess Dakshinamurti, one of the Dwadasha Siddhividya Goddesses, is worshipped with devotion. This blog explores who she is, her deep connection to Lord Shiva's own Dakshinamurthy form, her spiritual significance, and how devotees observe this day through mauna (silence) and meditation. Who is Goddess Dakshinamurti? Goddess Dakshinamurti is one of the twelve Dwadasha Siddhividya Goddesses — a group of powerful feminine...
Dhumavati Jayanti 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Significance & Benefits
When is Dhumavati Jayanti 2026? Dhumavati Jayanti is a sacred Hindu observance dedicated to Maa Dhumavati, one of the ten Mahavidyas of Goddess Shakti. In 2026, Dhumavati Jayanti will be observed on Monday, 22 June 2026. Tithi Timings Ashtami Begins: 21 June 2026 – 03:20 PM Ashtami Ends: 22 June 2026 – 03:39 PM Since the Ashtami Tithi prevails during sunrise, devotees will celebrate Dhumavati Jayanti on 22 June 2026. Who is Maa Dhumavati? Maa Dhumavati is the seventh Mahavidya and represents the deeper truths of life that many people avoid — impermanence, detachment, wisdom, and liberation. Unlike Goddess Lakshmi,...