Diwali 2020: When is it and how is it celebrated?
4 years, 1 month ago

Diwali 2020: When is it and how is it celebrated?

Al Jazeera  

This November, millions of people around the world will celebrate light over darkness amid the coronavirus pandemic. Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is the biggest festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists around the world. As per India’s official holiday calendar, Diwali in 2020 will be on Saturday, November 14, coinciding with the 15th day of Kartik, the holiest month in the Hindu lunar calendar. In Sri Lanka and Singapore, Diwali will also be observed on November 14, which is an official holiday in Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal and the Sindh province in Pakistan. Throughout India, and in Indian communities, people wear new clothes, visit friends and family, and exchange sweets and gifts.There is also a strong belief in giving to those in need.

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Celebrate Karthigai Maha Deepam virtually with Sri Mandir’s live darshan experience
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Celebrate Karthigai Maha Deepam virtually with Sri Mandir’s live darshan experience

Deccan Chronicle  

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Festivals calendar for December 2024: Check the updated list
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Festivals calendar for December 2024: Check the updated list

India Today  

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Kartik Purnima 2024: Date, significance, and rituals for the festival of divine light
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Kartik Purnima 2024: Date, significance, and rituals for the festival of divine light

India Today  

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Dev Diwali 2024: Know date, auspicious time, rituals and significance of lighting 365 lamps along the Ganges
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Dev Diwali 2024: Know date, auspicious time, rituals and significance of lighting 365 lamps along the Ganges

India TV News  

Diwali is celebrated on the Amavasya date of Kartik month and it is celebrated with great pomp across the country. But after Diwali, Dev Diwali also comes and according to religious belief, on this day gods and goddesses gather at the Ganga Ghat and celebrate the festival of Diwali, hence it is known as Dev Diwali. According to the Udayatithi, …

Dev Diwali 2024: Pradosh kaal muhurat, rituals to worship Lord Shiva, Deep Daan in Varanasi, and more
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Dev Diwali 2024: Pradosh kaal muhurat, rituals to worship Lord Shiva, Deep Daan in Varanasi, and more

Live Mint  

Dev Diwali, also known as Dev Deepavali, is one of the most auspicious festivals in Hinduism. Dev Diwali 2024: Key Dates and Timings Purnima Tithi Begins: November 15, 2024 Purnima Tithi Ends: November 16, 2024 Pradosh Kaal Dev Deepavali Muhurat: November 15, 2024 – 5:10 PM to 7:47 PM Significance of Dev Diwali Dev Diwali celebrates the victory of Lord …

Pakistan grants 3,000 visas to Indian Sikhs for Guru Nanak birthday celebrations from 14-23 November
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Pakistan grants 3,000 visas to Indian Sikhs for Guru Nanak birthday celebrations from 14-23 November

Live Mint  

Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued over 3000 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the birthday celebrations of Guru Nanak to be held in Pakistan from 14-23 November 2024. Guru Nanak Jayanti Every year, Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik to celebrate the Sikh …

Tracing violence against Hindus on Diwali: An account of such attacks in the last 20 years
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Tracing violence against Hindus on Diwali: An account of such attacks in the last 20 years

Op India  

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First-Ever Grand Diwali Celebrations Light Up Srinagar's Lal Chowk
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First-Ever Grand Diwali Celebrations Light Up Srinagar's Lal Chowk

Hindustan Times  

A grand Diwali celebration was held in Srinagar's Lal Chowk, marking the festival of lights with joy and enthusiasm. The city center, Lal Chowk, came alive with the entire market aglow as people celebrated with diyas and firecrackers. The event was the first of its kind in Srinagar, showcasing the city's vibrant culture and hospitality.

Diwali Celebrations Across Country Despite Air Quality Ban
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Diwali Celebrations Across Country Despite Air Quality Ban

Hindustan Times  

People across the country celebrated Diwali with great enthusiasm, defying a ban on firecrackers in Delhi. The city experienced its worst air quality on Diwali in the last three years, with an AQI of 328 at 4 pm. However, with the 24-hour AQI recorded at 328 at 4 pm, the city experienced its worst air quality on Diwali in the …

Diwali 2024: A City's Light Show As Delhi's AQI Deteriorates
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Diwali 2024: A City's Light Show As Delhi's AQI Deteriorates

ABP News  

Diwali celebrations across India were largely incident-free, with the national capital Delhi facing a poor air quality index. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with soldiers and extended greetings to President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar. US President Joe Biden expressed his greetings, while UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer lit diyas and wished people a happy Diwali. Union …

A Glimpse into Diwali's Splendor: From Zanjeer to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Glimpse into Diwali's Splendor: From Zanjeer to Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Hindustan Times  

A glimpse at best Diwali moments from popular Bollywood films that showcase the festival of lights. From the murder of Vijay Khanna's parents in Zanjeer to the celebration of Diwali by the family in Hum Aapke Hain Koun.., Bollywood films have often depicted Indian festivals in their songs. This article takes a look at some of the most memorable Diwali …

PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Jawans in Gujarat, Expressing Unity and Gratitude
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PM Modi Celebrates Diwali with Jawans in Gujarat, Expressing Unity and Gratitude

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with jawans in Gujarat's Kutch. He addressed a gathering at the Statue of Unity on the occasion of National Unity Day in Gujarat's Narmada district after paying floral tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister.

Happy Diwali 2024: When is it and how is it celebrated around the world?
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Happy Diwali 2024: When is it and how is it celebrated around the world?

The Independent  

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Indian marks Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps
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Indian marks Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Millions of Indians began celebrating …

Diwali: The best recipes to cook for the festival of lights
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Diwali: The best recipes to cook for the festival of lights

The Independent  

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Diwali: A Celebration of Light and Faith Across India and the Diaspora
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Diwali: A Celebration of Light and Faith Across India and the Diaspora

India TV News  

Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s most populous nation and the diaspora. Over five days, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks displays, feasts and prayer. Diwali is derived from the word “Deepavali,” which means “a …

In the many Diwalis, plural core of a faith
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In the many Diwalis, plural core of a faith

Hindustan Times  

Diwali is one festival that every corner of India celebrates, in some form or the other. Let us see how while much of India celebrates Lakshmi’s glittering festival of lights, Bengal and large parts of the East worship the fearsome, blood-drenched ebony Kali on this darkest, moonless night of Amavasya. On Diwali night, much of the East invokes Kali through …

Millions Light Earthen Oil Lamps in India, Setting Guinness World Record
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Millions Light Earthen Oil Lamps in India, Setting Guinness World Record

Associated Press  

Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali by lighting a record number of earthen lamps at dusk on the banks of the river Saryu in a northern Indian city. The event, which took place within the northern city of Ayodhya, saw thousands of volunteers light lamps along 55 riverfront steps of the river Saryu, creating a captivating display throughout 1.5 kilometers (1 …

Diwali at Graveyards in Karkhana Gadda: A Unique Celebration of Life and Death
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Diwali at Graveyards in Karkhana Gadda: A Unique Celebration of Life and Death

Deccan Chronicle  

The residents of Karkhana Gadda in Karimnagar observe Diwali at graveyards on Ashwayuja Amavasya, the darkest night of the Hindu calendar. The tradition has been honoured by the community for 65 years and has expanded in recent years, with people from other communities also joining in. People gather at these graveyards in the evening, bringing offerings and preparing the favourite …

Ayodhya Lights Up for Diwali: 25 Lakh Lamps to Shine on Deepotsav
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ayodhya Lights Up for Diwali: 25 Lakh Lamps to Shine on Deepotsav

News 18  

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is all set for a spectacular display of lights as 25 lakh lamps will illuminate the Deepotsav celebrations on Thursday. The city's iconic temple, inaugurated in January this year, will be adorned with these dazzling lights, setting a new world record. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his special greetings for the festival, calling …

Confusion Over Diwali 2024: Stock Market Holiday on 31st October or 1st November?
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Confusion Over Diwali 2024: Stock Market Holiday on 31st October or 1st November?

Live Mint  

The Indian stock market will remain open tomorrow, November 1st, 2024, for the Diwali 2024 festival. However, there is a trading holiday on 31st October 2024, which may cause some market fluctuations. Traders are advised to refer to the list of stock market holidays in 2024 on the BSE website for more clarity.

Ayodhya Lights Up for Diwali with 28 Lakh Diyas
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Ayodhya Lights Up for Diwali with 28 Lakh Diyas

Hindustan Times  

Ayodhya, Varanasi, Udaipur, and Amritsar illuminate the streets with vibrant diyas and celebrate Diwali with great pomp and fervour. Ayodhya hosts a record-breaking 28 lakhs diyas, while Varanasi's Ganga Aarti and Amritsar's Golden Temple illuminate the air with spiritual energy. In Kolkata, Kali Puja and Durga Puja festivities add to the festive spirit.

Diwali 2024: A Celebration of Light and Unity
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Diwali 2024: A Celebration of Light and Unity

Live Mint  

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The Warm Embrace of Home: Nimrat Kaur's Diwali Celebration
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The Warm Embrace of Home: Nimrat Kaur's Diwali Celebration

Hindustan Times  

Actor Nimrat Kaur describes Diwali as a simple and meaningful celebration of home and family. She shares her favorite traditions, including pre-Diwali shopping, decorating the house, and making rangoli. Kaur also reflects on her childhood celebrations in the cantonments, where they were simple and intimate. She also attends the unveiling ceremony of her father's bronze statue in his birthplace, Sri …

Diwali 2024: When Is Lakshmi Puja? Know Date, Puja Muhurat, And All About The Festival
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Diwali 2024: When Is Lakshmi Puja? Know Date, Puja Muhurat, And All About The Festival

ABP News  

Diwali 2024 India: Diwali is the festival of victory over darkness, and it is one of the largest festivals in India. Diwali 2024 will begin on Tuesday, October 29, with Dhanteras and conclude on Sunday, November 3, with Bhai Dooj. Diwali 2024 Calender Day 1: Dhanteras - 29th October, 2024 Tuesday Dhanteras - 29th October, 2024 Tuesday Day 2: Narak …

Janmashtami 2024: Is it August 26 or 27? Find out the correct date and details
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Janmashtami 2024: Is it August 26 or 27? Find out the correct date and details

India Today  

Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami, Gokulashtami, or Krishnasthami, is an annual Hindu festival celebrated by devotees of Lord Krishna. The festival date is debated, with Drik Panchang marking Janmashtami on Monday, August 26, followed by the celebration of Dahi Handi on Tuesday, August 27. Find out the correct date and details JANMASHTAMI 2024: HISTORY Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar …

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2024: Devotees celebrate day 3 with observance of Sandhya Arghya rituals. Check out pics
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Chaiti Chhath Puja 2024: Devotees celebrate day 3 with observance of Sandhya Arghya rituals. Check out pics

Hindustan Times  

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2024: Devotees celebrate day 3 with observance of Sandhya Arghya rituals. Check out pics Discover the vibrant traditions and rituals as we delve into the celebration of day 3 of Chaiti Chhath Puja across. Discover the vibrant traditions and rituals as we delve into the celebration of day 3 of Chaiti Chhath Puja across different regions of …

Holi Bhai Dooj 2024: Date, timing, history, significance and everything you need to know
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Holi Bhai Dooj 2024: Date, timing, history, significance and everything you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Holi Bhai Dooj is celebrated immediately after Holi in most parts of Uttar Pradesh. Holi Bhai Dooj 2024 date and time This year the significant festival of Holi Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. The auspicious timings are as follows: Dwitiya Tithi Begins - 02:55 PM, March 26, 2024 Dwitiya Tithi Ends - 05:06 PM, March …

What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?
9 months ago

What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?

Associated Press  

Holi, widely known as the Hindu festival of colors, is a joyful annual celebration at the advent of spring with cultural and religious significance. FILE - Teachers apply colored powder on another as they celebrate Holi, the Hindu festival of colours, at a school in Ahmedabad, India, Thursday, March 17, 2022. FILE - A woman dances as she participates in …

Holi 2024: When is Holi? Know significance, rituals, puja timings, and more about the Festival of Colours
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Holi 2024: When is Holi? Know significance, rituals, puja timings, and more about the Festival of Colours

India TV News  

Holi, the vibrant and joyous festival celebrated by Hindus across the world, is just around the corner, bringing with it a burst of colours, laughter, and togetherness. From the date of the festival to the puja timings, here's everything you need to know about Holi 2024. This year, the historic festival of Holi will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, …

Maha Shivratri 2024: Date, history, significance and celebrations of the Hindu festival
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Maha Shivratri 2024: Date, history, significance and celebrations of the Hindu festival

Hindustan Times  

Maha Shivratri, the grand night of devotion and fasting for Lord Shiva devotees, has almost arrived. Maha Shivratri 2024 date: This year, the festival is being observed on March 8, 2024, Friday. Maha Shivratri 2024 Date Maha Shivratri is most important of all Masik Shivratris that are observed every month. Maha Shivratri 2024 history There are many legends associated with …

Maha Shivratri 2024: Is Maha Shivratri on March 8 or 9? Date, puja timing, history, significance and celebration
10 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

Maha Shivratri 2024: Shivaratri is celebrated in every month of the luni-solar calendar, in accordance with the Hindu calendar. Maha Shivratri, literally translates as ‘the great night of Shiva’ and according to legend, it is on this predominantly Hindu festival night that Shiva performs his heavenly dance or ‘tandav’. Date, puja time, history, significance and celebration of Hindu festival Maha …

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10 months, 1 week ago

Is Holi on March 24 or March 25? Know correct date, timing, history, significance and all about the Festival of Colours

Hindustan Times  

Holi 2024: Holi is one of the most popular Hindu festivals celebrated with much enthusiasm and fanfare across the country. As everyone looks forward to celebrating Holi in 2024, read on to find out whether the festival will be celebrated on March 24 or March 25 this year apart from the time, customs and significance of the festival in India. …

Festival List 2024: Sankranti, Eid To Diwali- Check Out All Dates
1 year ago

Festival List 2024: Sankranti, Eid To Diwali- Check Out All Dates

ABP News  

Festival List 2024: Its just a few more days before we step into a new year. Just like every year, 2024 also has a lot in store for us. From Makar Sankranti on January 15, 2024, followed by Basant Panchami on February 14, Shivaratri in March, and the celebration of Holi, let's check out the dates of all festivals and …

When Is Dev Diwali In Varanasi 2023? Why Is It Celebrated?
1 year ago

When Is Dev Diwali In Varanasi 2023? Why Is It Celebrated?

The Quint  

Dev Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Shiva over the demon Tripurasura. This festival honors Lord Shiva's victory over three demons Vidyunmali, Tarakaksha, and Viryavana, known as Tripurasura. Some people also celebrate Dev Diwali as the birth anniversary of Lord Karthik, the God of War, and the day when Lord Vishnu took his first incarnation as "Matsya." …

When is Dev Diwali 2023? Date, history and significance
1 year ago

When is Dev Diwali 2023? Date, history and significance

Hindustan Times  

Dev Diwali 2023: One of the most auspicious festivals of the year is here. Especially celebrated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and some parts of Gujarat, Dev Diwali is the Diwali of the Gods. It is believed that Lord shiva defeated the demon on this day, and hence, Dev Diwali is also known as Tripura Utsav. History: According to Hindu mythology, …

Govardhan Puja 2023: Know date, timings and significance of the auspicious festival
1 year, 1 month ago

Govardhan Puja 2023: Know date, timings and significance of the auspicious festival

India TV News  

After the five-day-long festival of Diwali, Govardhan Puja falls on the fourth day of Diwali, also known as Annakut or Annakoot. Significance of Govardhan Puja The festival of Govardhan Puja is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is celebrated to commemorate the lifting of the Govardhan Hill by Lord Krishna to protect the people of Gokul from the wrath of Lord …

In pictures | India lights up to celebrate Deepavali
1 year, 1 month ago

In pictures | India lights up to celebrate Deepavali

The Hindu  

A collection of pictures from across the country of joyous celebrations that marked the festival of Deepavali on November 12, 2023. Swaminarayan saints make a formation of Ram Mandir with oil lamps on Diwali festival, in Ahmedabad, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023. Border Security Force personnel burn sparkles during Diwali celebrations at the India-Bangladesh Border near Balurghat, in South Dinajpur district, …

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise
1 year, 1 month ago

Millions of Indians set a world record celebrating Diwali as worries about air pollution rise

Associated Press  

LUCKNOW, India — Millions of Indians celebrated Diwali on Sunday with a Guinness World Record number of bright earthen oil lamps as concerns about air pollution soared in the South Asian country. But the spectacular and much-awaited massive lighting of the oil lamps took place — as usual —at Saryu River, in Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh state, the birthplace of …

Diwali 2023: How PM Modi has celebrated the festival with soldiers since 2014
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: How PM Modi has celebrated the festival with soldiers since 2014

Hindustan Times  

Maintaining his tradition of meeting soldiers on Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate the festival with security forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday reaches Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to Diwali with security forces. "Reached Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to celebrate Diwali with our brave security forces," Modi said in a post …

Diwali 2023: PM Modi, Kharge, Yogi Adityanath, others greet people. What they said
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: PM Modi, Kharge, Yogi Adityanath, others greet people. What they said

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress president Mallikarjun, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath and other among other politicians on Sunday greeted people on Diwali and wished that the festival brings joy, prosperity and health to everyone's lives. May our India be illuminated with truth, justice and love.” In an earnest expression of delight, Prime Minister Modi on Saturday had acknowledged …

PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, ‘May this special festival bring joy…’
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi greets nation on Diwali, ‘May this special festival bring joy…’

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the citizens on the occasion of the Diwali festival on Sunay. May this special festival bring joy, prosperity and wonderful health to everyone’s lives.” How PM Modi will celebrate Diwali 2023 According to a report by Dainik Bhaskar, PM Modi will be celebrating Diwali with soldiers in Jammu on Sunday. Modi will celebrate …

US: New York Deputy Commissioner praises Indian diaspora on Diwali eve
1 year, 1 month ago

US: New York Deputy Commissioner praises Indian diaspora on Diwali eve

Firstpost  

Diwali is a holiday celebrated by thousands of New Yorkers annually to mark the triumph of light over darkness. The announcement was made after state legislators passed legislation making it a holiday in the nation’s largest school system Dilip Chauhan, the Deputy Commissioner in the Mayor’s office of New York City, praised the historic move that marked the first-ever Diwali …

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained
54 years, 11 months ago

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, explained

CNN  

CNN — More than a billion Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists around the world are celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights. These are the five days of Diwali: • Dhanteras: People typically mark the first day of Diwali by purchasing gold and silver jewelry, utensils and other new household items for good luck. People often mark Dhanteras, the first day …

Diwali 2023: Here is the right number of diyas you should light on Diwali, Choti Diwali and Dhanteras
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: Here is the right number of diyas you should light on Diwali, Choti Diwali and Dhanteras

Hindustan Times  

Diwali, also known as Deepawali, the biggest Hindu festival, is just around the corner and people are already busy making preparations. Diwali 2023: How many diyas to light on Diwali, Choti Diwali, and Dhanteras Therefore, Diwali is known as the festival of lights and it is customary to illuminate every nook and corner on this day. Keep on reading to …

Happy Choti Diwali 2023: Check shubh muhurat for Naraka Chaturdashi
1 year, 1 month ago

Happy Choti Diwali 2023: Check shubh muhurat for Naraka Chaturdashi

Live Mint  

Happy Choti Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, Diwali, has begun and is being celebrated with around the world. During the five-day Diwali festival, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks, feasts and prayer. Chaturdashi Tithi Begins - 01:57 PM on Nov 11, 2023 Chaturdashi Tithi Ends - 02:44 PM on Nov 12, 2023 May the darkness of ignorance be …

Diwali 2023: Check Shubh muhurat, Lakshmi pooja timings in your cities here
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: Check Shubh muhurat, Lakshmi pooja timings in your cities here

Live Mint  

Diwali 2023: The festival of lights, Diwali, has begun and is being celebrated with around the world. During five five-day Diwali festival, people take part in festive gatherings, fireworks, feasts and prayer. Diwali, derived from “Deepavali,” means “a row of lights.” People also lit traditional clay oil lamps outside their homes to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and …

Diwali 2023: Why do we celebrate Deepavali? Know history, lesser-known facts and significance about Festival of Lights
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: Why do we celebrate Deepavali? Know history, lesser-known facts and significance about Festival of Lights

Hindustan Times  

Diwali 2023: The auspicious Hindu festival of Diwali falls on November 12. Know why we celebrate Diwali, its history and significance, and lesser-known facts about Festival of Lights. Diwali marks Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya with Maa Sita and Lord Lakshman after spending 14 years in exile and defeating the King of Lanka, Ravana. Diwali 2023 history and significance: According …

Diwali 2023: Auspicious timings, celestial insights and more for puja
1 year, 1 month ago

Diwali 2023: Auspicious timings, celestial insights and more for puja

India TV News  

As Diwali, the festival of lights, is just one day away, we have brought to you insights into the auspicious timings and celestial alignments that promise to shower devotees with the grace of Goddess Lakshmi from a renowned celebrity astrologer Parduman Suri. Celestial alignments: On Diwali, two planets find themselves in the Libra sign, ushering in the kindness of Goddess …

Chhoti Diwali 2023: Puja samagri, rituals, shubh muhurat and all you need to know about Naraka Chaturdashi
1 year, 1 month ago

Chhoti Diwali 2023: Puja samagri, rituals, shubh muhurat and all you need to know about Naraka Chaturdashi

Hindustan Times  

Chhoti Diwali, traditionally known as Naraka Chaturdashi, is just around the corner. The five-day festival of Diwali officially kicks off with Dhanteras on November 10 and the second day of the festival, Chhoti Diwali, is celebrated a day before Deepawali. Naraka Chaturdasi also known as Chhoti Diwali or Minor Diwali, will be celebrated on November 12 along with Deepawali. Chhoti …

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