Festivals

Philadelphia (UTC-4)

Date

19th September 2026

Dadhichi Jayanti

Tithi:

Shukla Ashtami upto 5:57 AM

Shukla Navami upto 8:22 AM +1

Nakshatra:

Mula upto 4:14 PM

Purva Ashadha upto 7:05 PM +1

Vasara:Saturday

Relevant Timings

Purvanno Muhurat

19 Sep, 9:13 am – 11:40 am, 19 Sep

Duration - 02 Hours 27 Mins

About

Commemorates the appearance of Sage Dadhichi, known for his supreme sacrifice of his own life for the greater good.

Significance:

Sage Dadhichi's life is the ultimate example of selflessness. He gave his bones to the gods to create the Vajra weapon to defeat evil, teaching that the spirit is eternal and sacrifice for Dharma is the highest virtue.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Rishi Puja: Worshipping the sage with offerings of flowers, incense, and lamps. 2. Reflection: Spending time in meditation on the values of sacrifice and righteousness. 3. Reading: Reciting the stories of Dadhichi's life and his divine contribution.