Diwali celebrated at Heathrow-Birmingham airports with Bhangra, dhol

Travel retailer World Duty Free (WDF) Group reportedly celebrated Hindu festival of Diwali at key United Kingdom airports complete with Bhangra dancers and singers and dholis (dhol drum players). Dressed in traditional folk clothing, these performers energized Heathrow and Birmingham international airports throughout the afternoon and evening, while the WDF’s video screens featured Diwali messages […]

Chhat pooja special trains in 2011

To clear extra rush of passengers during chhat pooja 2011, Northern Railway has decided to run74 trips of chhat special trains nos. 04008/04007 new delhi –patna– new delhi,04026/04025 delhi jn. –darbhanga – delhi jn., 04002/04001 delhi jn. – patna – delhi jn. Tri-weekly superfast special, 04022/04021 delhi sarai rohilla-patna – delhi sarai rohilla tri weekly […]

Vikram Samvat 2068 begins, 27 October 2011

Vikram Samvat 2068 begins in Gujarat on 27 October 2011 with Kartik Sud 1 (Shukla Paksha Pratipada in Kartik Month). Vikram Samvat 2068 marks the Shobhana naama samvatsara. Bikram Sambat Hindu calendar is followed in Western parts of India such as Gujarat in which Kartik Sud 1 marks the beginning of New Year. This calendar […]

Sri Subrahmanya Pancharatnam, Murugan Pancharatnam

Sri Subramanya Pancharatnam (Murugan Pancharatna stotram) is a jewel like prayer for Lord Subramanya swamy. It is a six-verse prayer chanted everyday by devotees, especially on Sashti Viratham days. The last verse of the stotram explains the benefits of chanting Subramanya Pancharatnam. Shadananam, chandana lepithangam, Mahorasam, divya mayoora vahanam, Rudrasya soonum, sura loka nadam, Brahmanya […]

26 October 2011, Diwali, Deepavali, Today

26 October 2011, Today is Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of lights. Today is the third day of five-day Diwali celebrations. It falls on Amavasya in Ashwin month in Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada calendars and on Amavasya in Kartik month in North Indian Hindi calendars. Lakshmi Puja is the main ritual of Diwali festival. […]

Diwali Sand Sculpture by Tarani Misro

On the occasion of Diwali, Tarani Misro designed a sand sculpture with a theme of diyas, Om (sacred symbol of Hinduism) and a female devotee worshipping the Om with lighting diyas. It is to note that Diwali 2011 date is October 26. Tarani Prasad Misro is a sand artist based at Srikakulam district of Andhra […]

25 October 2011, Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaturdasi, Roop Choudas

Today, 25 October 2011 is Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaturdasi (Chota Diwali) and Roop Choudas. It is the 2nd day of five-day Diwali festival celebrations. Hanuman Puja is also observed on this day in Gujarat and some other Western regions of India. Kali Chaudas (Kali Choudash Puja) falls on 14th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin […]

Eco-friendly Crackers – The Safest Way For Sparkling Diwali

Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights we celebrate  it by lighting crackers. Can you imagine bursting crackers without polluting the environment? No need to imagine, you can even really see and experience the above said atmosphere. Eco-friendly cracker is the ultimate way to prevent environment while bursting crackers. Eco-friendly crackers have been availble in Indian market since […]

Debate on Reincarnation in Nevada, Reincarnation as per various religions

Leaders belonging to various religions participated in panel discussion on “reincarnation” at prestigious Truckee Meadows Community College in Nevada on October 22, 2011. Coordinated by Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, panelists presented their viewpoints taking different stands on the topic of reincarnation, quoting from scriptures. Even those who believed in the concept of reincarnation portrayed varying […]

Lakshmi Mantras or Slokas – Simple Lakshmi Slokas to chant during Diwali

Diwali is celebrated to invite Goddess Lakshmi to our homes. Lakshmi Puja is also observed during Diwali. To perform the puja, some devotees recite much complex mantras but some complete the puja with simple Lakshmi stotras or slokas. Here are some simple Lakshmi stotras for Diwali. “Sarvagyay Sarvavarday Sarvadushtbhaydkree Sarvadukhaharay Devi Mahalakshmi Namostutay” “Siddhi Buddhipraday […]

Diwali 2011 in Dubai, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait Timings

Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2011 on 26 October in Singapore, Malaysia & Mauritius timings are given here. The muhurat of Pradosh kaala Lakshmi Puja & Mahanishita kaala Laxmi Pooja have calculated without Sthir Lagna. The puja timings are given here for UAE – Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah & Saudi Arabia – Jeddah, Riyadh, etc. Abu Dhabi, […]

Diwali Puja Time 2011 in Singapore, Malaysia, Mauritius

Diwali Lakshmi Puja time 2011 on 26 October in Singapore, Malaysia & Mauritius is given here. The muhurtham of Pradosh kaala Lakshmi Puja & Mahanishita kaala Laxmi Pooja have calculated without Sthir Lagna. The puja timings are given here for Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) & Port Louis (Mauritius). Singapore, Singapore Pradosh Kaal Lakshmi Puja Muhurta […]

Diwali Puja Time 2011 in Australia, New Zealand

26th October Diwali Lakshmi Puja time 2011 in Australia and New Zealand is given here. The timings of Pradosh kaal Lakshmi Puja & Mahanishita kaal Lakshmi Pooja have calculated without Sthir Lagna. The puja timings or muhurat are given here for all major cities of Australia – Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra & Adelaide and […]

Dhanteras, 24 October 2011, Today

Today, 24 October 2011 is Dhanteras or Dhan Trayodasi (Monday). It is also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti and Yam Trayodasi (Shamana Trayodasi). Guru Dwadasi is also observed in some parts of Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra today. Dhanteras is the first day of five-day Diwali celebrations. Lakshmi Puja, Dhanvantari Puja, Kubera Puja, Yamdeepdan Puja and Dattatreya […]

Dhanteras 2011 Puja Muhurat, Dhanteras Pooja Time on 24 October 2011

Dhanteras Puja time 2011 or Dhanteras 2011 Puja muhurat on Pradosh Kaal & Vrishabha Kaal Pooja timings on 24 October 2011 are given here. Dhanteras, also celebrated as Dhan Trayodasi and Dhanvantari Jayanti is an auspicious day to perform Lakshmi Puja. Timings for Dhanteras Puja are given here for almost all cities of India including […]

Gujarati Panchang 2012, Download Gujarati Kalnirnay 2012 PDF for free

Gujarati Panchang 2012 or Gujarati Kalnirnay 2012 is here to download in PDF format. It is Vikram Samvat 2068 – 2069 in Gujarati calendar. Shree Swaminarayan Mandir Bhuj of Kachchh district provides the Gujarati calendar 2012 for free. Gujarati New Year begins with Kartik month (November). This calendar includes Daily Panchang, Gujarati festivals in 2012, […]

Diwali Decoration Tips and Ideas for Home – Diwali Home Decorations

Are you thinking about giving your home a complete changed look on this diwali season? It is possible that new look of your home may bring lot of good luck and cheer to not only to you but also to your family members. Read this article below that tells you about some special ways to […]

Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2011 Muhurtas in Canada cities

Diwali 2011 muhurats for Canada cities are given here. Diwali Lakshmi Puja, Chopada Puja and Davat Pujan are most observed rituals on Diwali festival not only in India but also in various cities of Canada. Pradosha Kala Lakshmi Pujan, Chopda Pujan, Davat Puja muhurats for Diwali 2011 in cities of Canada like Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, […]

Diwali Lakshmi Puja Muhurats for Diwali 2011 in USA cities

Diwali 2011 Lakshmi Puja muhurats for USA cities are given here. Diwali Maha lakshmi Puja, Chopada Puja and Davat Pujan are most observed rituals on Diwali festival not only in India but also in various cities of USA (America). Pradosha Kala Lakshmi Pujan, Mahanishitakala Lakshmi Puja muhurats for Chopda Pujan, Davat Puja muhurats for Diwali […]