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Year: 2011
Diwali Festival in Cape Town to have sari modeling competition
“Cape Town Diwali Festival” on October 15, 2011, in South Africa will include sari modeling competition, according to reports. “We will engulf you in the elements of earth, wind, fire and water”, Diwali Festival organizers stress. “Earth, get in touch with your roots, your culture. Wind, be enveloped and swept away by the entertainment on […]
Unique Char Dham Hindu Temple to break ground in Texas, USA
Bhoomi-Puja (ground-breaking) for a unique Char Dham Hindu Temple will be held in The Woodlands (Texas, USA) on November 12, 2011. Instead of usual one, this Hindu temple plans to have four worship centers—Badrinath, Dwarka, Jagannath and Rameshwram. Besides sanctuary, it also plans to house a multi-use cultural center, a yoga center and priest residence. […]
Diwali Celebrations in Whole Foods Market, USA
Diwali 2011 will be a special one for Whole Foods Market, which claims to be “the leading natural and organic food retailer”, as it is celebrating Hindu festival Diwali with a festive cooking class and sampler dinner. An announcement of Minneapolis (Minnesota, USA) store of this Austin (Texas, USA) headquartered grocer suggests to “Recreate the […]
Diwali Diyas For 2011 – Diwali 2011 lamps
Diwali Diyas (lamps) samples
Dhanteras, Dhan Trayodasi: Dhan Teras Festival during Diwali
Dhanteras or Dhan Trayodasi, also spelt as Dhan Teras, is the most auspicious and prosperous occasion during the four-day festival – Diwali. Dhanteras is celebrated on Aswayuja Krishna Triodasi. Hence it is also called as Dhana Trayodashi. In 2012, Dhanteras date is November 11. It is believed that purchasing any new things such as home appliances […]
Ethnic Dresses For Diwali 2011
Diwali, the festival of lights, is also the festival for new dresses. According to Indian textile market, Diwali is the biggest season for them to sell ethnic dresses. On Diwali, people like to wear ethnic dresses. Women wear – Sarees, Ghagra Cholis, Kurthis, Chudidaars, etc.. Men wear Kurtha Pyzamas, Kurhta and Dhoti, Sherwani, etc..
Diwali 2011 Muhurat – Dhanteras, Lakshmi Puja 2011 and Chopda Pujan Muhurat Time 2011
Here you can get details for dates and time of Diwali 2011 puja muhurat along with Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja time, Kali Choudash Puja muhurat, Chopda Pujan and Sharda Pujan muhuratham, Diwali (Deepavali) is an auspicious time to perform Lakshmi Puja, Sharda Pujan, Chopda Pujan, and Kali Puja. Diwali Puja begins on Dhanteras and ends with […]
University of Nevada to hold Diwali Utsav
University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in USA is celebrating “Diwali Utsav” on October 30, 2011. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will open the Utsav (festival) with prayers and lamp-lighting while famous musician Jim Eaglesmith will lead a bhajan with guitar and the audience will chant after him. According to Dharshini Balasubramaniyan, President of Utsav organizer Indian Student […]
Som Pradosh October 2011, Pradosha Puja on Dhanteras
Som Pradosh in October 2011 is even more auspicious as it is also observed as Dhanteras (Dhan Trayodashi). Som Pradosh October date is 24 October 2011. Som Pradosh is observed on Trayodasi day which falls on Somvar (Monday). It is the most auspicious occasion to perform Shiva Puja. Som Pradosh in October 2011 falls in […]
19 October 2011, Ahoi Ashtami Vrat
Today, 19 October 2011, is Ahoi Ashtami vrat. Ahoi Ashtami is mainly observed in North India. It falls on Ashtami in Kartik Month as per Hindi calendar. In Australia, New Zealand, Singapore & Malaysia, Ahoi Ashtami 2011 date is 20 October. Ahoi Ashtami puja is performed by mothers for wellness of their children. Ahoi Mata […]
Diwali gift ideas for Professionals in Corporate World
This article gives you a glimpse on Diwali gift ideas for professionals in corporate world. Diwali or Deepavali is undoubtedly the most important festival of Hindus and it is even bigger for professionals in corporate world. It is associated with gift giving and as a shopping festival in India. The tradition of exchanging gifts and […]
Leicester Diwali 2011 or Leicester Diwali Mela 2011 – Biggest Diwali Celebrations outside India
Leicester Diwali, also known as Leicester Diwali Mela, is the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India. Leicester is a city in East Midlands area of England (UK). Leicester Diwali 2011 lights switch program will be held on October 16th 2011, in which more than 50,000 people will participate. Diwali 2011 date is 26 October 2011. On […]
Diwali lights switched on in Leicester in UK
Diwali lights for 2011 were switched on Belgrave Road in Leicester (United Kingdom) on October 16 and tens of thousands of people reportedly watched. Said to be the largest Diwali celebrations outside India, activities on Golden Mile included songs, music, dancing, laser display and fireworks. Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby attended and commented on Diwali and […]
Sarvarta Siddhi Yoga in October 2011 dates and Time
Sarvarta Siddhi Yoga is an auspicious period of time to start any new things as it is highly meritorious. Sarvarta Siddhi Yoga in October 2011 falls eight times. October 2, 11, 13, 15, 17, 20, 28 & 30 are the dates of Sarvartha Siddha Yogam in this month. On October 20, it coincides with Guru […]
Diwali Muhurat Trading 2011 Timings, Time for Diwali Trading 2011 in Samvat 2068
Diwali is an auspicious muhurat to start trading in stock exchanges and to start any new deals. Here you can know the Diwali Muhurat Trading 2011 Timings or exact time for Diwali trading 2011. Bombay Stock Exchange will release a small statement of timings for the Muhurat trading in Samvat Year 2068 for 26 October […]
Daily Panchangam October 2011 – Tithi, Nakshtra, Yoga, Shubha Muhurthams in October 2011
Daily panchangam October 2011, Hindu daily calendar October 2011, gives daily Hindu astrology details like tithi, nakshatra, yoga, and shubha muhurats in this month. October 2011 coincides with Ashwin month & Karthik month in North Indian Hindi calendars, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and Gujarati calendars. This month is Aashin month & Kartik mash in Bengali calendar. […]
Diwali candles – Best Diwali Decorative items and Diwali Gifts
Dilwali candles are the best decorative items for Diwali. Diwali is a festival which indicates triumph of good over evil. It is festival of lights. Exchanging gifts, sweets, shopping, wearing new dresses, illumination of premises with diyas, lights and candles are the basic theme of this festival. Lighting candles in every nook and corner of […]
Key Holders For Diwali 2014 Gift
Key holders are the best gifts you can present for Diwali. Buy Key holders which are suitable and fit best in your drawing hall or office room. Key holders may grab the attention of visitors, hence purchase a colourful and attractive key holder. Diwali 2014 date is October 23. You can make key holders in […]
Pen Stands For Diwali 2014 Gift
Pen stands are another decorative section of items not only for Diwali but, for every festival. There are wide variety of pen stands models are available in the market. and you can easily prepare a beautiful pen stand at your home. Diwali 2014 date is October 23. Clean a small plastic or iron container and […]