Today on Darshya
Sunday, 16 August
Sunday, 16 August 2026
Today's Deity (Sunday)
Surya
विष्णु
Sunday is ruled by the Sun — for vitality, leadership, and royal favour.
Today's mantra to recite
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Dvadashakshari (twelve-syllable) mantra — grants liberation, protects from sin, foundational Vaishnava mantra.
Recommended: 108x repetitions on a mala.
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Next major festival
Raksha Bandhan
रक्षाबंधन
In 3 days
Sister ties rakhi (sacred thread) on brother's wrist; brother vows lifelong protection. Diaspora celebration is massive — rakhis posted/couriered globally weeks in advance.
Prepare for Raksha Bandhan