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 […]
Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam is a popular ritual observed in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu on Yama Dwitiya (Bhatru Ditya) during the last day of Diwali festival. In 2025, Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam date is October 23. It marks the end of five-day Deepavali festival. Bhagini means sister and Hasta bhojanam means to take meals cooked […]
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 […]
How to do Diwali Lakshmi Puja? What is the procedure of Diwali Lakshmi Puja? What is the significance of Laxmi Pooja during Deepavali? These are the most frequent questions I have come through this season. In 2025, Diwali Lakshmi Puja date is October 20|21 October. Diwali or Deepavali is the most auspicious day to worship […]
22 October 2025 is Annakut Puja Mahotsav. It is observed on first day of Kartik month in Gujarati calendar. It is also considered as Gujarati New Year (Nutan Varsh Padvo). Annakut Puja (Chhappan Bhog) is also another important ritual observed in Gujarat and other Krishna temples all around the world. Annakut Puja Mahotsav Muhurat, 22 October 2025 […]
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 […]
Pretha Chaturdashi falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in Kartik Month as per North Indian Hindi calendar. In 2025, Pretha Chaturdashi date is October 20. It falls on Krishna Paksha Chaturdashi in Ashwin Month as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada calendars. It is the most auspicious day during Diwali as it marks the death of […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Dhanteras is a Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival celebration. It is typically observed on the 13th day of the dark fortnight of the month of Ashwin (usually in October or November), according to the Hindu lunar calendar. Dhanteras is also known as “Dhanatrayodashi” or “Dhanvantari Trayodashi.” The word “Dhanteras” […]
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 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 (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 […]