Naraka Chaturdashi Mantras, Stotras or Slokas to chant during Narak Chaturdashi Snan are given here.. 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. […]
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Diwali Trading Muhurat 2013
Diwali Trading Muhurat 2013 Time, Samvat 2070 Diwali Mahurat Trading on November 3, 2013. Diwali Trading Timings BSE, NSE. Login, Call Auction, Closing Time for Diwali Trading Mahurat and many other information is announced by NSE, National Stock Exchange of Mumbai. The stock market would open from 18.15 hrs on November 3 and would close […]
Mahalakshmi Aarti: Lyrics of Aarti to Goddess Maha Laxmi
Here are the lyrics or text of Mahalakshmi Aarti. It is a bhajan song dedicated to Goddess Mahalakshmi. It is sung during Lakshmi Puja on Diwali, Friday Lakshmi Puja, Varmahalakshmi Festival and Shravan Maas Lakshmi Puja. Lakshmi Aarti goes like “Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata”. Here are the lyrics of Mahalakshmi Aarti…… […]
Diwali Laxmi Pooja Procedure: How to Observe Dhan Lakshmi Puja during Diwali
Here you can Diwali Laxmi Puja Procedure or details of steps in Diwali Lakshmi Puja. Laxmi Pooja is the main ritual during the festive days of Diwali or Deepavali. Diwali 2020 Laxmi Pooja date is November 14. The day of Lakshmi puja is devoted to the propitiation of Goddess Sri Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth […]
UK Diwali Puja Timings – 19 October 2017
Here are Diwali Puja Timings 2017 in UK, United Kingdom. In 2017, Diwali festival date in UK is October 19. Lakshmi Puja and Kubera Puja are the meritorious rituals to perform on Diwali festival day. Hindu communities in UK celebrate Diwali in grand manner. Some clubs and other organizations organize public events during Deepavali festival. […]
Diwali Puja Timings in UAE, Kuwait, Oman – 19 October 2017
Here are Diwali Puja Timings 2017 in UAE, Kuwait and Oman. In 2017, Diwali festival date in Gulf countries is October 19. Lakshmi Puja and Kubera Puja are the meritorious rituals to perform on Diwali festival day. Hindu communities in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Muscat and Kuwait celebrate Diwali in grand manner. Some clubs and […]
Hindupad wishes Happy Dhanteras: Dhan Trayodashi is the first day of Diwali
Today (11 November 2012) is Dhanteras or Dhan Trayodashi. Hindupad wishes its readers a Happy Dhanteras. It is the first day of Diwali in India. Ashwin masa Krishna Trayodashi is celebrated as Dhan Trayodashi in calendars followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. But it is considered as Kartik Maas Krishna Trayodashi day in […]
Diwali Melas in New Delhi
Diwali Melas in New Delhi is a grand scale affair with corporate sponsors and shopping malls holding their versions of melas to woo customers. The Sunder nagar Mela is one of the oldest running melas in the capital and attracts a sizeable number of people every year. It is nearly 50 years old and a […]
Lathmar Diwari: Lathmar Diwali in Uttar Pradesh
Diwali is celebrated in Uttar Pradesh with unique rituals. The Lathmar Diwari features cane fights as part of tradition and is celebrated in several villages like Triveni, Amratpur Kherwa, Ghacha and Barokha Khurd in Banda which is about 200 km from Lucknow. During Lathmar Diwari, the young men assemble in the fields armed with canes […]
Gududeepa Pantha in Mangalore during Deepavali
Deepavali is celebrated with sky lanterns in the Sri Gokarnanatha Kshetra of Kudroli in Mangalore. This is the 13th edition of the “Gududeepa Pantha” (sky lantern competition) organised by Namma Kudla on the 10th of November 2012. The competition will be held on the vast courtyards of the Kshetra on Deepavali eve, bringing competitors and […]
Giant oil lamp in Malaysia for Deepavali
A traditional oil lamp made purely of clay was unveiled at Ayer Keroh Height for the inaugural Deepavali Wonderland celebration. The one metre oil lamp with a diameter of 1.5m, complete with a giant wick braided by Indian dhotis, is expected to be a crowd-puller. It is expected to clinch the title of the tallest […]
Diwali in Himachal Pradesh
Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated among the Hindu community across the world. It is celebrated for five days in most parts of India and people worship various Gods and light lamps and enjoy the fire works with friends and family. However, India being a diverse place with many cultures, it is celebrated with […]
Julia Roberts wants Diwali celebrated worldwide
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts says the whole world should celebrate Diwali because it “celebrates self confidence, love for humanity and peace”. Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated mainly among Hindus across the world. Speaking to the media, Julia Roberts said “Diwali should be celebrated unanimously throughout the world as a gesture of goodwill. It […]
Why do we celebrate Diwali: Historical & religious reasons of Deepavali Celebrations
Have you ever thought why we celebrate the festival of Diwali (Deepavali) every year? This day is not just about fun and excitement but there exist some historical and religious reasons why diwali is a great time to celebrate! Some of such reasons are mentioned below-have a look! Since the goddess Lakshmi incarnated on the […]
Buddhi Diwali in Himachal Pradesh
Diwali in Himachal Pradesh is called Buddhi Diwali and the unique thing about this is that it is celebrated almost a month later. This year the celebrations will start on the new moon day on November 25, 2012. Buddhi Diwali is mainly celebrated in Ani and Nirmand in Kullu district, Shillai in Sirmaur district and […]
Diwali Cards from NGO’s
This Diwali, you could spread some cheer among the less fortunate by shopping for Diwali cards from NGO’s. This way the money earned from these procedings would help the kids of these organisations. We have tried to list out a few of them for your convenience. Koshish – Centre For The Deaf Charity: Everything from […]
Diwali 2012 in Los Angeles, USA
The Tanzore Restaurants in Los Angeles is organising the Diwali Festival in USA. Diwali is a colourful event in Los Angeles and many Indian communities attend the festival along with friends and family. The Diwali Dinner and Club Night is organised on Friday, November 9th at 6.00 pm. It is the 6th annual Diwali celebration […]
Diwali Trading Muhurat 2012 Time, Samvat 2069
Diwali is considered the best and auspicious time for trading. It is the great time for starting new deals in stock markets (share markets). As per the National Stock Exchance (NSE) / Bombay Stock Exchance (BSE)’s official press release about Diwali trading muhurat 2012 time on Diwali 2012 (13 November 2012), the start time and […]
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights: Diwali Festival
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights, is the most celebrated Hindu festival in India and even in USA, UK, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, etc.. Diwali is a five-day festival celebrated throughout the country on Kartik Amavasya, No Moon day in Kartik month. It falls in Ashwin month (Ashwayuja masam) in Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, and Telugu calendars. Diwali 2012 date […]
Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2011 Time, Muhurat for Lakshmi Pooja on Deepavali in all cities of India
Exact time or Shubh Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja may differ from region to region. Diwali Laxmi Puja 2011 date is October 26. To perform Lakshmi Puja on Deepavali, Pradosh kaal and Nishit kaal are very auspicious timings. These muhurats may vary day by day, but during Diwali 2011, Pradosh kaal is between 6.46 pm and 8.41 in the evening. Nishit […]