Govardhan Puja is observed on the fourth day during 5-day Diwali festival. In 2025, Govardhan Puja date is October 22. It is mainly observed in North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. On this day, Lord Sri Krishna along with cows is worshipped. Govardhana Pooja is celebrated as a commemoration of […]
Abyanga Snana time 2025 during Diwali on 20 October 2025 is mentioned here for almost all Indian cities. Abhyanga Snana means ritual bath to be performed on Narak Chaturdasi or Diwali festival day. In India, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore & Malaysia Narak Chaturdasi Abhyanga Snan date is October 20. In USA, UK and Canada […]
Choti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, is the day before Diwali festival. In 2025, Choti Diwali date is October 20. This festival is considered as Small Diwali as on this day crackers are burst in small scale. All preparations for Diwali are done on Choti Diwali day. Devotees clean their houses and Rangoli designs […]
Hanuman Puja during Diwali is an auspicious ritual for some communities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and some other states of North India. In 2025, Diwali Hanuman Puja date is October 19-20. It is observed on Kali Choudas (Narak Chaturdashi). On Kali Choudas, Kali Puja, Kali Yantra Puja, and Narak Chautdashi Tharpan Puja are also performed. Hanuman […]
Narak Chaturdashi is the second day of 5-day Diwali festival. It is also called as Choti Diwali. Kali Chaudas Puja is observed on Naraka Chaturdashi. Narak Chaturdashi Snan is considered as the most auspicious ritual to perform on this day. Narak Chaturdasi 2025 date is October 20. It is believed that this festival marks the […]
Sadar Festival, buffalo carnaival celebrated in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, represents the cultural ecstasy of the state of Telangana. In 2025, Sadar date is October 23 and October 24. Naraynaguda, Kacheguda, Amberpet, Bowenpally, Nagole, Hayatnagar are the best places to watch Yadav community’s Sadar festival. This festival is a part of Deepavali celebrations. It is […]
Bhai Phota, also spelt as Bhai Fota, is celebrated on Dvitiya day or the second day after Kali Puja or Diwali festival in Bengal. In 2026, Bhai Phota date is November 11. Bengalis consider Bhai Phota as one of the prominent festivals. This festival represents the beautiful bond of love and affection between brothers and […]
Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam is the 5th and the final day of Deepavali celebrations in Andhra Pradesh. In 2026, Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam date is November 11. It is also celebrated in Karnataka and some parts of Tamil Nadu. It falls on Yama Dwitiya, the second day after Diwali. Bhagini means sister and Hasta bhojanam means to […]
Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam is a popular ritual observed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on Yama Dwitiya (Bhatru Ditya) during the last day of Diwali festival. In 2025, Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam date is October 23. It marks the end of five-day Deepavali festival. Bhagini means sister and Hasta bhojanam means to take meals cooked […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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) 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 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, 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 – 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 – […]
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, 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, […]
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 […]