Roop Chaudash, Roop Chaturdashi, is the second day of 5-day Diwali festival in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. In 2025, Roop Chaudash date is October 20. Roop Chaturdashi Puja is also observed as Soundarya Siddhi Divas. This day is celebrated as Kali Choudash and Hanuman Puja in Gujarat, and Naraka Chaturdashi and Choti […]
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Pushya Nakshatra during Diwali 2025
Pushya Nakshatra during Diwali is considered highly auspicious time to buy gold, silver, to buy books for new accounts for the coming year and for many other tradings. During Diwali 2025, Pushya Nakshatra date is October 14-15. Pushya Nakshatra begins on October 14th at 11.54 AM and ends at 12 PM on 15th October. Pushya […]
Deepavali Asthanam 2025 at Tirumala Tirupati Temple
The Deepavali Asthanam will be held at Sri Kodandarama Swamy Temple, Tirupati, on October 20, 2025. On that day at 7 PM, new clothes, lamps, and offerings will be brought from Sri Govindaraja Swamy Temple and offered to Sri Kodandarama Swamy. Because of this, Sahasra Kalasabhishekam Seva and Hanumantha Vahana Seva are cancelled on the […]
Kedara Gauri Vratham 2025 | Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Deepavali Amavasya. Usually, on the day of Kedara Vratam, married women or married couple worships Kedareshwara, Lord Shiva. Kedareshwara is another name of Lord Shiva. In 2025, Deepavali Amavasya date is October 21. In some places, Kedara Gauri Vratam is observed from […]
Labh Pancham 2025 | Laakheni Panchami | Saubhagya Panchami
Labh Pancham (Laakheni Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami) is the final day of Diwali festival. In 2025, Labh Pancham date is October 26. It is observed on Panchami, fifth day during Kartik month. Labh Pancham is considered as an auspicious day to perform or start business activities. On this day, businessmen open their accounts after performing Lakshmi […]
Vagh Baras 2025 | Wagh Baaras Festival in Gujarat
Vagh Baras (Wagh Baaras) is observed on Dwadasi day in second half of Aso month. In 2025, Vagh Baras date is October 17. Vagh Baras is also referred as Govatsa Dwadashi and Guru Dwadasi. In Gujarati language, Vagh means repaying ones financial debts. On this day people clear their khata (ledgers) and enter into new […]
Dhanvantari Jayanti 2025
Dhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti), birthday of Lord Dhanvanthari, is observed on the third day during Diwali festival. In 2025, Dhanvantari Jayanti date is October 19. It is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanteras. On the day of Dhan teras people worship Goddess Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, […]
Diwali Amavasya 2025 | Deepavali Amavasya
Diwali Amavasya is the No Moon day which falls during Deepavali. In 2025, Diwali Amavasya date is October 21. It is Ashwin Amavasya in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendars, it is Kartik Amavasya. Diwali Amavasya is the last day in Ashwin Month as per some calendars mentioned above. It […]
Shyama Puja 2025 | Goddess Shyama Puja on Diwali in Bengal
Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja or Mahanisha, is the popular puja observed on Diwali in Bengal, Orissa, and Assam. In 2025, Shyama Puja date is October 21. On the same day other states of India celebrate Lakshmi Puja. On this festive day, devotees worship Goddess Shyama (Kali Mata) in ritualistic manner. Tantric puja […]
Kali Chaudas Puja during Diwali Festival in Gujarat
Kali Chaudas (Kali Choudash Puja) is observed on the 14th day in Ashwin month mainly in Gujarat. In 2025, Kali Chaudas date is October 20. This is the second day of Diwali festival. It is observed on the day before Diwali and the day after Dhanteras. Goddess Kali is worshipped on Kali Chaudas day. Diwali […]
Deepavali Celebrations in Tamil Nadu
Deepavali Celebrations in Tamil Nadu.. In Tamil Nadu, the five-day Deepavali celebrations begin with an oil bath before sunrise. This is considered akin to taking a bath in the Ganges. Oil is symbolic of washing off the evil traits in one, such as ego and jealousy. After the bath, people wear new clothes and perform Puja. […]
Exact Time for Diwali Lakshmi Puja | Deepavali Laxmi Pooja Muhurat
Exact time or Shubh Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja may differ from region to region. Diwali Laxmi Puja 2024 date is October 31-November 1. To perform Lakshmi Puja on Deepavali, Pradosh kaal, Nishit kaal and Mahanishita Kaal are very auspicious timings. Despite all the muhurats, it is preferable and recommended to observe Lakshmi Puja during […]
Diwali Aarti Time 2024 | Timings for Deepavali Harathulu
Diwali Aarti Time 2024 (Timings for Deepavali Harathulu) is given here. In 2024, Diwali date is October 31 and Naraka Chaturdashi is also on October 31. Most of the people perform Diwali Aarti on Naraka Chaturdashi as Amavasya is not preferable for taking Aarti. Hence, for most of the communities, Deepavali Aarti date is October […]
Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2025 Time, Muhurat | 20 October 2025
Diwali Lakshmi Puja Time on 20 October 2025 and 21 October 2025 is given here for all Indian cities. Pradosh Kaal, Nishita Kaal, Maha Nishita Kaal, Vrishabha Lagna, Simha Lagna & Karka Lagna are the auspicious muhurat for Lakshmi Puja on Deepavali. Diwali Lakshmi Pooja Muhurat is given for all these cities here…. Jammu, Srinagar […]
Chopda Pujan 2024 | Diwali Chopda Puja | Sharda Pujan | Muhurat Pujan
Chopda Pujan, also known as Sharda Pujan or Muhurat Pujan, is an important ritual during Diwali in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and some other Western parts and North Indian states in India. In 2024, Chopda Pujan date is October 31. On this day, business people perform puja of account books and close their old accounts and […]
Sthira Lagna Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2024
Sthira Lagna Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2024 – Vrishabha Kaal Lagna Muhurat, Simha Kaal Lagna Muhurat or Kumbha Lagna Muhurat are the Sthira Lagna Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja.. For 31 October 2024, here are the timings for Sthira Lagna Muhurthams for Lakshmi Puja.. Kumbha Lagna Muhurat Timings – None Vrishabha Lagna Muhurat – […]
Naraka Chaturdashi 2024
Narak Chaturdashi or Naraka Chaturdasi is the most auspicious day during Diwali as it marks the death of demon Narakasura. In 2024, Narak Chaturdashi date is October 31. Narak Chaturdashi is also known as Choti Diwali and is the second day of Diwali festival. Observing Abhyanga Snana (ritual bath) on this day is highly meritorious. […]
Dhanteras Puja Time 2025 | Muhurat for Dhana Trayodashi Pooja 2025
Dhanteras Puja time 2025, Dhanteras 2025 Puja muhurat on Pradosh Kaal & Vrishabha Kaal Pooja timings on 18 October 2025 are given here. Timings for Dhanteras Puja are given here for almost all cities of India including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Surat, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Allahabad, Dehra Dun, Shimla, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Patna, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Raipur, Bhopal, […]
Govindaraja Swamy Temple Deepavali Asthanam 2024, Tirupati
The Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam in connection with Deepavali Asthanam in Sri Govindaraja Swamy temple will be observed on October 24, 2024. On October 30, Deepavali Asthanam will be observed from 4pm and 5:30pm. As a part of it Diyas will be lit at different sub temples in the temple complex. ISSUED BY THE TTD CHIEF […]
Kedareshwar Vrata 2024 | Kedareshwar Puja on Deepavali Amavasya
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Diwali Amavasya. In 2024, Kedara Gauri Vratam date is November 1. Actually, Kedara Gauri Vrata is observed on Deepavali Amavasya and it is on 1 November in 2024. Some devotees observe Kedaragauri Nomu on Kartika Pournami i.e. 15 November 2024. Usually, on […]