Dhan Teras is the first day of five-day Diwali festival. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi, is celebrated on thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Dhanteras 2010 date is November 3. On Dhanteras festival day, Goddess Dhanlakshmi is worshipped for prosperity and happiness. Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja is very important […]
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Lakshmi Stotram to chant on Diwali: Deepavali Lakshmi Mantram
Lakshmi Puja is a main ritual observed on Diwali (Deepavali). According to Puranas and other Hindu Sacred texts, diya or deepam marks the presence of Lakshmi in that particular place. Goddess Lakshmi is emerged to take away the darkness around us. There are some special stotras or prayers to praise and please Goddess Lakshmi. Here […]
Wall Hangings For Diwali 2014
Wall hangings are the modern art paintings which can be widely used as gift articles for Diwali. These are another category of decorative goods that attract the range of sections in the society. Wall hangings have a wide variety of items starting from a small God image to a modern art painting. Lord Ganesha wall […]
Diwali Pujas and Rituals – Deepavali Pooja Muhurats
Diwali is an auspicious period to perform any Puja. In the Puranas and Holy Scriptures, many pujas are mentioned to observe on Deepavali festival. In 2011, Diwali Amavasya begins in the early morning at 5.16 am on 26 October and continues till midnight 1.26 hrs on 26 October 2011. After this mentioned time, Kartik Sud […]
Pushya Nakshatra Muhurat during Diwali 2022, Auspicious Muhurat for Diwali Trading
Pushya Nakshatra muhurat during Diwali is highly auspicious time to buy gold, and to make other purchases, other tradings, and to start new ventures and businesses. During Diwali 2022, Pushya Nakshatra date is 18 October 2022, Tuesday (in India). In 2021, this Pushya Nakshatra muhurat was even more auspicious as it falls on Thursday. Guru […]
Durga Puja, Diwali, Chhat Puja 2011 special Trains from Eastern Railway
Eastern Railways will run special trains in 2011 for Durga Puja, Navratri, Diwali, Chhath Puja, Karva Chauth & all other Puja festival in September, October & November 2011. The trains will run between Kolkata, Delhi, Haridwar, New Jagpaiguri, Muzaffarpur, Howrah, Mumbai CST, Asansol & Alipurduar. Here is the timetable of special trains in 2011 for […]
Diwali 2010 celebrations in Wembley Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir of UK
Wembley Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir in UK hosted the biggest Diwali celebrations in the country. Over 60,000 people participated in Diwali 2010 celebrations in Wembley at the weekend on 30 October 2010. The celebrations began at the newly constructed Hindu temple, Shri Sanatan Hindu Mandir, in the morning on 30th October with more than 10 […]
Diwali gift ideas – Which gift is better for Diwali
It is true with Diwali season, we all start looking for the best things that can be gifted to our near and dear ones. This is because Diwali is a festival of lights where people express their love for each other by distributing gifts to each other. Read out this article below that tell you […]
Diwali 2009 Celebrations in New Jersey – Diwali Festival in United States of America
Diwali is the biggest event for the Hindus all over the world. In United States of America, Diwali is celebrated with much gusto. The Indian Association of Bayonne is celebrating the fest for 2009 on October 11. Diwali 2009 event is the 6th annual Diwali- New Year celebration for Indian Association of Bayonne. NJ.com reports: […]
Diwali 2009 Celebrations in Australia – Filling the cultural gap between India and Australia
Diwali, the festival of lights, is now in a mode to settle the cultural wavelength of two developing countries – Australia and India. The recent so-called racial attacks on Indian students have pushed the relationship of the countries into a deep well. To bring the cultural values back and to set the worthy relationship, the […]
Deepavali 2010 Special Trains from South Central Railway
Here you can get the detailed information of Deepavali 2010 special trains from South Central Railway. Deepavali is a big season for Indian Railways, especially South Central Railway (SCR). In order to clear the extra rush during Deepavali 2010, SCR will run some special trains for various destinations in November 2010. South Central Railway runs […]