Diwali Aarti Time 2026 (Timings for Deepavali Harathulu) is given here. In 2026, Diwali date is November 8 and Naraka Chaturdashi is also on November 8. Most of the people perform Diwali Aarti on Naraka Chaturdashi as Amavasya is not preferable for taking Aarti. Hence, for most of the communities, Deepavali Aarti date is November […]
On the auspicious day of Deepavali Asthanam will be held in Tirumala temple on November 8, 2026 between 7 am to 9 am. As part of the Asthanam, Sri Malayappa Swamy along with the Sridevi and Bhudevi will be offered prayers on the Sarvabhoopala Vahanam facing the Garudalwar. Sri Vishvaksena, the commander-in-chief, is also enshrined […]
Abyanga Snana time 2026 during Diwali on 8 November 2026 is mentioned here for almost all Indian cities. Abhyanga Snana means ritual bath to be performed on Narak Chaturdasi or Diwali festival day. In India, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Singapore & Malaysia Narak Chaturdasi Abhyanga Snan date is November 8. In USA, UK and Canada […]
Exact time or Shubh Muhurat for Diwali Lakshmi Puja may differ from region to region. Diwali Laxmi Puja 2026 date is November 8, Sunday. 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 […]
Sadar Festival, buffalo carnaival celebrated in twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, represents the cultural ecstasy of the state of Telangana. In 2026, Sadar dates – from November 7 to November 11. Pedda Sadar date is November 11, 2026. Naraynaguda, Kacheguda, Amberpet, Bowenpally, Nagole, Hayatnagar are the best places to watch Yadav community’s Sadar festival. […]
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 2026, Bhagini Hasta Bhojanam date is November 11. It marks the end of five-day Deepavali festival. Bhagini means sister and Hasta bhojanam means to take meals cooked […]
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 2026 date is November 8. It is believed that this festival marks the […]
Choti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi, is the day before Diwali festival. In 2026, Choti Diwali date is November 8. This festival is considered as Small Diwali as on this day crackers are burst in small scale. All preparations for Diwali are done on Choti Diwali day. Devotees clean their houses and Rangoli designs […]
Hanuman Puja during Diwali is an auspicious ritual for some communities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and some other states of North India. In 2026, Diwali Hanuman Puja date is November 7. 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 […]
Govardhan Puja is observed on the fourth day during 5-day Diwali festival. In 2026, Govardhan Puja date is November 10. It is mainly observed in North Indian states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh. On this day, Lord Sri Krishna along with cows is worshipped. Govardhana Pooja is celebrated as a commemoration of […]
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 2026, Bhai Phota date is November 11. 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 2026, Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam date is November 11. 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 to […]
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 2026, Bhai Tika date is November 11. 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 2026 date is November 6. 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 […]
Tihar (Yama Panchak) is a five-day festival celebrated in Nepal after Dashain festival. In 2026, Tihar in Nepal starts on November 7 and ends on November 11. It is celebrated in Kartik month as per Nepali calendar. On five days of Tihar, five special rituals are performed. Kag Puja, Kukur Puja, Gai Puja, Govardhan Puja, […]
Diwali (Deepavali), the festival of lights in Hinduism, is the most celebrated festival. Diwali 2026 date is November 8. This five-day festival is celebrated throughout India on Kartik Amavasya, No Moon day in Kartik month. 8 November 2026 – Loukika Deepavali & Shastriya Deepavali According to North Indian calendars, it falls on Kartik Amavasya (Kartik […]
Yama Dvitiya or Yam Dwitiya is the last day of five-day Diwali celebrations. In 2026, Yama Dwitiya date is November 11. 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 […]
Roop Chaudash, Roop Chaturdashi, is the second day of 5-day Diwali festival in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana. In 2026, Roop Chaudash date is November 7. 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 […]
Chitragupta Puja, also known as Dawat Puja, is a ritual observed during Diwali festival. In 2026, Chitragupta Puja date is November 11. 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 the […]
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’ […]