Athachamayam Festival (अथचमायम महोत्सव)

Akharas are the pride of Maha Kumbh. The Akhadas play a central role in the Mahakumbh. These groups, formed of ascetics, saints, and spiritual practitioners, are deeply rooted in India's spiritual traditions.

There are two gates in front of the Srigundicha temple wall. One is 'Singhadwar' and the other is 'Nakachana Dwar'. On the day of 'Srigundichayatra', three chariots go from the Singhadwar of the temple and proceed to the Singhadwar of Gundicha temple.

These ekadasi dates are valid only for Vaisnava Sampradaya ISKCON followers | ISKCON Ekadashi Calendar Dates in 2026

Gangajal is considered very sacred in Hindu religion. That's why it is advised to keep it in the house, but then why it is prohibited to keep the idol of Maa Ganga in the house. Mother Ganga is considered holy, worshipable and mother in Hindu religion. That's why from Ganga bath to keeping Ganga water in the house has been said to be important and beneficial.

Vasant Panchami is celebrated during the *Shishir* season because it marks the onset of spring, rather than the entire spring season itself.

Rath Yatra is the annual chariot festival of Bhagwan Jagannath, Baladev and Subhadra. They travel on three different Raths and lakhs of people gather to pull the Raths.

The summer solstice occurs when the Earth's inclination towards the Sun is maximum. Therefore, on the day of the summer solstice, the Sun appears at its highest altitude with a midday position that changes very little for several days before and after the summer solstice.