Yam Deep Daan Pooja is performed on Yam Trayodashi (Dhan Trayodashi, Dhanteras) during Diwali festival. In 2025, Yam Deep Daan Pooja date is October 23. It falls on Krishna Paksha Trayodashi in Kartik Month in North Indian Hindi calendars and in Ashwin Month as per Marathi, Telugu, Kannada and Guajrati calendars. According to the Scriptures, […]
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Bhai Phota Mantras: Prayers to recite during Bhai Phota Festival
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 […]
Bhai Dooj 2025 | Bhau Beej 2025 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 2025, Bhai Dooj date is October 23 and according to Surya Siddhantam also the date is October 23. Bhai Dhooj is celebrated twice in a year. The […]
Bali Padyami, Balindra Pooja during Diwali
Bali Padyami Puja is celebrated on the fourth day during Diwali festival. In 2025, Bali Padyami date is October 22. 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 […]
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 […]
Roop Chaudash 2025 | Soundarya Siddhi Divas, Roop Chaturdashi
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 […]
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 […]
Best Time to Buy Accounts Books on Pushya Nakshatra, 14|15 October 2025
What is the best Time to buy Accounts Books on Pushya Nakshatra, 14-15 October 2025 during Dhanteras, Diwali? Pushya Nakshatra begins in the early morning on October 14-15 and prevails throughout the 18th October. Apart from gold, silver and other household items, Pushya Nakshatra during Diwali is considered highly auspicious time to buy books for […]
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 […]
Vasubaras 2025 | Vasu Baaras during Diwali in Maharashtra
Vasubaras or Vasu Baaras marks the beginning of Diwali festival in Maharashtra. In 2025, Vasubaras date is October 17. It is celebrated as Vaag Baaras in Gujarat. This festival is celebrated in honor of cows. The thithi to celebrate Vasubaras is Krishna Paksha Dwadashi in Ashwin month. This day is also known as Govatsa Dwadasi […]
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 […]
Dhanteras Deeparadhana Muhurat 2025 | YamaDeepa Diya Lighting Time – 18 October 2025
‘Yamadeepa Prajwalana’ (Yamadeepa Deeparadhana) is one of the famous rituals of Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi / Dhanvantari Trayodashi) day. In 2025, Dhanteras Deeparadhana date is October 18. Since it is the important ritual on the day, this day is also referred to as Yama Trayodashi. Mainly the festival of Diwali begins (Yama Trayodasi) and ends (Yama […]
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 […]
Happy Diwali Wishes 2025
Happy Diwali Wishes 2025… How many of us remember Ma Durga during Diwali Festival day? How many of us celebrate Diwali by thinking on Ma Durga? How many of us offer our sincere prayers and thanks to Ma Durga during Diwali Festival? Let us whole heartily thank Ma Durga on the forthcoming Diwali 2025 day, […]
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 […]