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 2025, Bhai Phota date is October 23. 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 2025, Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam date is October 23, Thursday. 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 […]
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights in Hinduism, is the most celebrated festival. Diwali 2025 date is 20 October | 21 October. This five-day festival is celebrated throughout India on Kartik Amavasya, No Moon day in Kartik month. 20 October 2025 – Loukika Deepavali 21 October 2025 – Shastriya Deepavali According to North Indian calendars, […]
Yama Dvitiya or Yam Dwitiya is the last day of five-day Diwali celebrations. In 2025, Yama Dwitiya date is October 23. Yam Dwitiya is also called as Bhai Dhooj or Bhai Bij or Bhai Beej. In South India, it is called as Yama Dwitiya. Legend of Yama Dwitiya is associated with the God of death […]
Bhai Tika, also known as Bhai Tihar, is the last festival during Diwali or Tihar in Nepal and some North Eastern places of India. In 2025, Bhai Tika date is October 23. In Nepal, Diwali is also called as Tihar or Panchak Yama. Bhai Tika represents the great bond of love and affection between brothers […]
Dhanteras is the first day of five-day Diwali festival. Dhanteras 2025 date is October 18. Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi) is celebrated on thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in Kartik Month. On Dhanteras festival day, Goddess Dhanlakshmi is worshipped for prosperity and happiness. Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja is very important for businessmen. On this day, houses […]
Chitragupta Puja (Dawat Puja) is the Jayanti of Chitragupta. In 2025, Chitragupta Puja date is October 23. It is mainly celebrated among Kayasta sect of Hindus. It falls on the second day after Diwali. It is also celebrated as Bhai Dooj, Yama Dwitiya, Bhai Phonta, Bhatru Dwitiya, Bhai Tika and several parts of India and […]
Chitragupta Puja, also known as Dawat Puja, is a ritual observed during Diwali festival. In 2025, Chitragupta Puja date is October 23 . It is celebrated on Bhai Dooj, two days after Diwali, in North India. Chitragupta Pooja marks the birthday or Jayanthi of Chitragupta and it is mainly celebrated by Katyastha caste. Chitragupta is […]
Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali, is the most auspicious day during Diwali festival as it is the day during which demon Narakasura was demolished by Lord Krishna. As per the Puranas, those who perform bath ritual before sunrise would get rid of Yam lok darshan. They will not get Narak praptthi. ‘Apamarga Prokshana’ […]
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, […]
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 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 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 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, 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]