# Bhaktiras > Bhaktiras (https://www.bhaktiras.net) is a Hindu devotional reference site. It publishes original, well-researched English guides to India's sacred temples and prayers - temple histories and pilgrimage details, and the lyrics, Roman transliteration and verse-by-verse meaning of chalisas, aartis and stotrams - plus a large calendar of Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh and regional Indian festivals. Content spans Shaiva, Shakta and Vaishnava traditions, mainly in English with select Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati translations. ## Temples - [Hindu Temples of India (directory)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/temple/): 450+ temple guides covering history, presiding deity, architecture, darshan timings, festivals and how to reach. Includes Jyotirlingas, Shakti Peethas, Char Dham, Divya Desams, Ashtavinayak and heritage/UNESCO temples. - [12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva](https://www.bhaktiras.net/temple/12-jyotirlingas/): Complete guide to all twelve Jyotirlinga temples with an interactive map and recommended yatra routes. - [Ashtavinayak Temples of Maharashtra](https://www.bhaktiras.net/temple/ashtavinayak-temples/): Guide to the eight Ashtavinayak Ganesha shrines around Pune with an interactive map, the traditional darshan order and 2-day route plans. - [Char Dham Temples of India](https://www.bhaktiras.net/temple/char-dham-temples/): Guide to the four Char Dham - Puri, Rameswaram, Dwarka and Badrinath - with an interactive map, the clockwise yatra order and route plans. - [Chota Char Dham Temples of Uttarakhand](https://www.bhaktiras.net/temple/chota-char-dham-temples/): Guide to the Himalayan circuit - Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath - with an interactive map, altitude profile, route plans and kapat dates. ## Chalisa Lyrics & Meanings - [Chalisa Sangrah (all chalisas)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/): Chalisa hymns with Roman transliteration and verse-by-verse English meaning. - [Hanuman Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/hanuman-chalisa/) - [Shiv Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/shiv-chalisa/) - [Durga Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/durga-chalisa/) - [Ganesh Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/ganesh-chalisa/) - [Lakshmi Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/lakshmi-chalisa/) - [Saraswati Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/saraswati-chalisa/) - [Krishna Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/krishna-chalisa/) - [Radha Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/radha-chalisa/) - [Shree Ram Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/ram-chalisa/) - [Kali Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/kali-chalisa/) - [Shani Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/shani-chalisa/) - [Surya Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/surya-chalisa/) - [Vaishno Devi Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/vaishno-devi-chalisa/) - [Kamakhya Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/kamakhya-chalisa/) - [Agni Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/agni-chalisa/) - [Indra Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/indra-chalisa/) - [Varuna Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/varuna-chalisa/) - [Vayu Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/vayu-chalisa/) - [Yama Chalisa](https://www.bhaktiras.net/chalisa-sangrah/yama-chalisa/) ## Aarti, Stotram, Kavach & Puja - [Aarti Sangrah](https://www.bhaktiras.net/aarti/): Aarti lyrics with transliteration and meaning. - [Stotram](https://www.bhaktiras.net/stotram/): Sanskrit stotras with transliteration and meaning. - [Kavach](https://www.bhaktiras.net/kavach/): Protective kavach prayers with meaning. - [Puja Vidhi](https://www.bhaktiras.net/puja/): Step-by-step puja procedures and samagri lists. ## Namavali (1000 Names) - [Namavali Sangrah (all sahasranamavalis)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/): 51 sahasranamavali pages - the 1000 names of each deity in Roman script and Devanagari, with an original English meaning for every single name, chanting steps and FAQs. Covers Vishnu, Shiva, Krishna (3 recensions), Rama, Ganesha (Gakara), Hanuman, Lakshmi, Durga (2), Saraswati, Gayatri, Kali and all 10 Mahavidyas, Lalita, Sita (2), Radha, Surya (3 recensions), Shani, Balarama, Dhanvantari, Narasimha, Kartikeya, Dattatreya, Annapurna, Ganga, Yamuna, Tulasi, Varahi, Garuda, Nag Devta, Indra, Guru and more. - [1000 Names of Vishnu](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-vishnu/) - [1000 Names of Shiva](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-shiva/) - [1000 Names of Ganesha (Gakara)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-ganesha/) - [1000 Names of Hanuman](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-hanuman/) - [1000 Names of Lakshmi](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-lakshmi/) - [1000 Names of Durga](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-durga/) - [1000 Names of Krishna](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-krishna/) - [1000 Names of Rama](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-rama/) - [1000 Names of Kali](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-kali/) - [1000 Names of Lalita](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-lalita/) - [1000 Names of Saraswati](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-saraswati/) - [1000 Names of Shani](https://www.bhaktiras.net/namavali/1000-names-of-shani/) ## Festivals - [Hindu Festival Calendar (directory)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/): 240+ guides to Hindu, Jain, Buddhist, Sikh and regional Indian festivals with dates, rituals, fasting rules and significance. - [Diwali](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/diwali/) - [Maha Shivaratri](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/maha-shivratri/) - [Holi](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/holi/) - [Sharadiya Navratri](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/sharadiya-navratri/) - [Durga Puja](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/durga-puja/) - [Krishna Janmashtami](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/krishna-janmashtami/) - [Ganesh Chaturthi](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/ganesh-chaturthi/) - [Ram Navami](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/ram-navami/) - [Chhath Puja](https://www.bhaktiras.net/festivals/chhath-puja/) ## Rashifal (Daily Horoscope) - [Aaj Ka Rashifal - all 12 rashis](https://www.bhaktiras.net/rashifal/): Vedic Moon-sign daily horoscope computed from real planetary positions (Swiss Ephemeris, Lahiri ayanamsha) with Chandrabala and Tarabala timings, lucky factors and devotional remedies. English and Hindi. - [Aries (Mesha) Horoscope Today](https://www.bhaktiras.net/rashifal/aries/): Daily, tomorrow, weekly and dated archive views; same pattern for all 12 signs (taurus, gemini, cancer, leo, virgo, libra, scorpio, sagittarius, capricorn, aquarius, pisces). ## Gemstones (Vedic Astrology) - [Gemstones in Vedic Astrology (hub)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/): Navratna and Uparatna gemstone guides - who should wear each stone, benefits, wearing method (finger, metal, day, mantra), price in India and how to identify fakes. - [Ruby (Manik)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/ruby/) - Sun - [Pearl (Moti)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/pearl/) - Moon - [Red Coral (Moonga)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/red-coral/) - Mars - [Emerald (Panna)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/emerald/) - Mercury - [Yellow Sapphire (Pukhraj)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/yellow-sapphire/) - Jupiter - [Diamond (Heera)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/diamond/) - Venus - [Blue Sapphire (Neelam)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/blue-sapphire/) - Saturn - [Hessonite (Gomed)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/hessonite/) - Rahu - [Cat's Eye (Lehsunia)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/cats-eye/) - Ketu - Uparatna (substitutes): [Amethyst](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/amethyst/), [Citrine](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/citrine/), [Moonstone](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/moonstone/), [Red Garnet](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/red-garnet/), [White Sapphire](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/white-sapphire/), [Yellow Topaz](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/yellow-topaz/), [White Zircon](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/white-zircon/), [Peridot](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/peridot/), [Opal](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/opal/), [Turquoise](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/turquoise/), [Lapis Lazuli](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/lapis-lazuli/), [Tiger Eye](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstones/tiger-eye/) ## Nakshatras (Vedic Astrology) - [The 27 Nakshatras (hub)](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/): Complete guide to all 27 lunar mansions from Ashwini to Revati - ruling planet, deity, symbol, rashi, four padas, naming syllables, personality, career, compatibility, mantra and remedies for each birth star. - [Ashwini](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/ashwini-nakshatra/) - Ketu - [Bharani](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/bharani-nakshatra/) - Venus - [Krittika](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/krittika-nakshatra/) - Sun - [Rohini](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/rohini-nakshatra/) - Moon - [Mrigashira](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/mrigashira-nakshatra/) - Mars - [Ardra](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/ardra-nakshatra/) - Rahu - [Punarvasu](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/punarvasu-nakshatra/) - Jupiter - [Pushya](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/pushya-nakshatra/) - Saturn - [Ashlesha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/ashlesha-nakshatra/) - Mercury - [Magha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/magha-nakshatra/) - Ketu - [Purva Phalguni](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/purva-phalguni-nakshatra/) - Venus - [Uttara Phalguni](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/uttara-phalguni-nakshatra/) - Sun - [Hasta](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/hasta-nakshatra/) - Moon - [Chitra](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/chitra-nakshatra/) - Mars - [Swati](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/swati-nakshatra/) - Rahu - [Vishakha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/vishakha-nakshatra/) - Jupiter - [Anuradha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/anuradha-nakshatra/) - Saturn - [Jyeshtha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/jyeshtha-nakshatra/) - Mercury - [Mula](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/mula-nakshatra/) - Ketu - [Purva Ashadha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/purva-ashadha-nakshatra/) - Venus - [Uttara Ashadha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/uttara-ashadha-nakshatra/) - Sun - [Shravana](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/shravana-nakshatra/) - Moon - [Dhanishtha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/dhanishtha-nakshatra/) - Mars - [Shatabhisha](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/shatabhisha-nakshatra/) - Rahu - [Purva Bhadrapada](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/purva-bhadrapada-nakshatra/) - Jupiter - [Uttara Bhadrapada](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/uttara-bhadrapada-nakshatra/) - Saturn - [Revati](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra/revati-nakshatra/) - Mercury ## Calculators - [Nakshatra Calculator](https://www.bhaktiras.net/nakshatra-calculator/): free Janma Nakshatra (birth star) finder - nakshatra, pada, Moon sign, deity, gana, yoni, nadi and naming letters; works even without birth time - [Gemstone Calculator](https://www.bhaktiras.net/gemstone-calculator/): free Vedic gemstone finder - Life, Benefic and Fortune stones from the birth chart, with wearing method, mantras and gems to avoid - [Sade Sati Calculator](https://www.bhaktiras.net/sade-sati-calculator/): free Shani Sade Sati phase, dates and lifetime timeline from birth details - [Janma Kundali Generator](https://www.bhaktiras.net/kundali/): Free Vedic birth chart: lagna, Moon sign, nakshatra, 16 divisional charts, Vimshottari Dasha, yogas and dosha checks, computed in the browser - [Kaal Sarp Dosh Calculator](https://www.bhaktiras.net/kaal-sarp-dosh-calculator/): free private in-browser checker for Kala Sarpa Yoga - presence, 12 types, chart, remedies - [Mangal Dosha Calculator](https://www.bhaktiras.net/mangal-dosha-calculator/): Check Manglik / Kuja Dosha status from birth details; Lagna, Moon and Venus charts with cancellation rules explained. ## Optional - [XML Sitemap Index](https://www.bhaktiras.net/sitemap_index.xml): Full machine-readable list of all indexable pages.