Bhai Phota, also spelt as Bhai Fota, is celebrated on Dvitiya day or the second day after Kali Puja or Diwali festival in Bengal. During Bhai Phota, some mantras or prayers are chanted by sisters. Bhai Phota Mantra: Bengali Version – Bhaier kapale dilam phonta, Jamer Duare porlo kanta, Jamuna Dae Jomke phonta, Ami di […]
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Bali Padyami, Balindra Pooja during Diwali
Bali Padyami Puja is celebrated on the fourth day during Diwali festival. In 2026, Bali Padyami date is November 10. It is observed on the day after Deepavali Amavasya. Maha Bali, the King of Pathala loka (netherworld), is worshipped on this day. He was given a boon by Lord Vishnu to visit the earth once […]
Bhai Dooj 2026 | Bhau Beej 2026 date
Bhai Dooj or Bhai Dhuj or Bhau Beej or Bhayya Dhooj is an Indian traditional festival that brings out the love and affection of brothers and sisters. In 2026, Bhai Dooj date is November 11 and according to Surya Siddhantam also the date is November 11. Bhai Dhooj is celebrated twice in a year. The […]
Pushya Nakshatra during Diwali 2026
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 2026, Pushya Nakshatra date is November 1. Pushya Nakshatra begins on November 1st at 5.39 AM and ends at 4.30 AM on 2nd November. Pushya […]
Labh Pancham 2026 | Laakheni Panchami | Saubhagya Panchami
Labh Pancham (Laakheni Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami) is the final day of Diwali festival. In 2026, Labh Pancham date is November 14. 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 […]
Kedara Gauri Vratham 2026 | 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 2026, Deepavali Amavasya date is November 8. In some places, Kedara Gauri Vratam is observed from […]
Dhanvantari Jayanti 2026
Dhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti), birthday of Lord Dhanvanthari, is observed on the third day during Diwali festival. In 2026, Dhanvantari Jayanti date is November 7. 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, […]
Shyama Puja 2026 | 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 2026, Shyama Puja date is November 8. 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 […]
Vagh Baras 2026 | Wagh Baaras Festival in Gujarat
Vagh Baras (Wagh Baaras) is observed on Dwadasi day in second half of Aso month. In 2026, Vagh Baras date is November 5. 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 […]
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 2026, Kali Chaudas date is November 7. 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 […]
Kedareshwar Vrata 2026 | Kedareshwar Puja on Deepavali Amavasya
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Diwali Amavasya. In 2026, Kedara Gauri Vratam date is November 9. Actually, Kedara Gauri Vrata is observed on Deepavali Amavasya and it is on 9 November in 2026. Some devotees observe Kedaragauri Nomu on Kartika Pournami i.e. 24 November 2026. Usually, on […]
Diwali Amavasya 2026 | Deepavali Amavasya
Diwali Amavasya is the No Moon day which falls during Deepavali. In 2026, Diwali Amavasya date is November 9. 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 […]
Bhatru Dwitiya
Bhatru Dwitiya is a famous tradition celebrated on the second day after Deepavali. In 2025, Bhatru Dwitiya date is October 23. This day is celebrated as Bhai Dooj or Bhau Beej in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and other North Indian states, and as Bhai Phonta in Bengal and Assam and as Bhai Tika in Nepal. On this day, sisters offer meals with special […]
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. […]
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 […]