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 […]
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Dhanteras 2026 | Dhan Trayodasi | First day of Five-day Diwali festival
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 2026 in Nepal
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 2026 | Deepavali 2026 dates
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 2026 | Yam Dwitiya
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 2026 | Soundarya Siddhi Divas, Roop Chaturdashi
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 […]
Diwali Chitragupta Puja | Chitragupta Jayanthi Pooja
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 Chaturdasi Pujan | Naraka Chaturdashi Pooja
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’ […]
Bhai Phota Mantras: Prayers to recite during Bhai Phota Festival
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 […]
Bali Padyami, Balindra Pooja during Diwali
Bali Padyami Puja is celebrated on the fourth day during Diwali festival. In 2026, Bali Padyami date is November 10. 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 […]
Bhai Dooj 2026 | Bhau Beej 2026 date
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 2026, Bhai Dooj date is November 11 and according to Surya Siddhantam also the date is November 11. Bhai Dhooj is celebrated twice in a year. The […]
Pushya Nakshatra during Diwali 2026
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 2026, Pushya Nakshatra date is November 1. Pushya Nakshatra begins on November 1st at 5.39 AM and ends at 4.30 AM on 2nd November. Pushya […]
Labh Pancham 2026 | Laakheni Panchami | Saubhagya Panchami
Labh Pancham (Laakheni Panchami, Saubhagya Panchami) is the final day of Diwali festival. In 2026, Labh Pancham date is November 14. 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 […]
Kedara Gauri Vratham 2026 | Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham
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 2026, Deepavali Amavasya date is November 8. In some places, Kedara Gauri Vratam is observed from […]
Dhanvantari Jayanti 2026
Dhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti), birthday of Lord Dhanvanthari, is observed on the third day during Diwali festival. In 2026, Dhanvantari Jayanti date is November 7. It is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanteras. On the day of Dhan teras people worship Goddess Mahalaxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, […]
Shyama Puja 2026 | Goddess Shyama Puja on Diwali in Bengal
Shyama Puja, also known as Kali Puja or Mahanisha, is the popular puja observed on Diwali in Bengal, Orissa, and Assam. In 2026, Shyama Puja date is November 8. On the same day other states of India celebrate Lakshmi Puja. On this festive day, devotees worship Goddess Shyama (Kali Mata) in ritualistic manner. Tantric puja […]
Vagh Baras 2026 | Wagh Baaras Festival in Gujarat
Vagh Baras (Wagh Baaras) is observed on Dwadasi day in second half of Aso month. In 2026, Vagh Baras date is November 5. Vagh Baras is also referred as Govatsa Dwadashi and Guru Dwadasi. In Gujarati language, Vagh means repaying ones financial debts. On this day people clear their khata (ledgers) and enter into new […]
Kali Chaudas Puja during Diwali Festival in Gujarat
Kali Chaudas (Kali Choudash Puja) is observed on the 14th day in Ashwin month mainly in Gujarat. In 2026, Kali Chaudas date is November 7. This is the second day of Diwali festival. It is observed on the day before Diwali and the day after Dhanteras. Goddess Kali is worshipped on Kali Chaudas day. Diwali […]
Kedareshwar Vrata 2026 | Kedareshwar Puja on Deepavali Amavasya
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Diwali Amavasya. In 2026, Kedara Gauri Vratam date is November 9. Actually, Kedara Gauri Vrata is observed on Deepavali Amavasya and it is on 9 November in 2026. Some devotees observe Kedaragauri Nomu on Kartika Pournami i.e. 24 November 2026. Usually, on […]
Diwali Amavasya 2026 | Deepavali Amavasya
Diwali Amavasya is the No Moon day which falls during Deepavali. In 2026, Diwali Amavasya date is November 9. It is Ashwin Amavasya in Telugu, Kannada, Marathi & Gujarati calendars. As per North Indian Hindu calendars, it is Kartik Amavasya. Diwali Amavasya is the last day in Ashwin Month as per some calendars mentioned above. It […]