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 2023, Bhai Phota date is November 15. Bengalis consider Bhai Phota as one of the prominent festivals. This festival represents the beautiful bond of love and affection between brothers and […]
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Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam 2023
Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam is the 5th and the final day of Deepavali celebrations in Andhra Pradesh. In 2023, Bhagini Hastha Bhojanam date is November 15. 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 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 […]
Kedareshwar Vrata 2023 | Kedareshwar Puja on Deepavali Amavasya
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Diwali Amavasya. In 2023, Kedara Gauri Vratam date is November 13. Actually, Kedara Gauri Vrata is observed on Deepavali Amavasya and it is on 13 November in 2023. Usually, on the day of Kedara Vratam, married women or married couple worships Kedareshwara, […]
Hindupad wishes a Happy Diwali 2023
Hindupad wishes all the readers of the blog a Happy and Prosperous Diwali 2023, November 12. Sparkling crackers, auspicious puja ceremonies, divine diyas and lamps, great delicacy of special recipes may make your Diwali a prosperous festival. While bursting crackers, please follow safety guidelines mentioned in Hindupad. Perform Lakshmi puja with utmost devotion. Light diyas […]
Dhanteras Deeparadhana Muhurat 2023 | YamaDeepa Diya Lighting Time – 10 November 2023
‘Yamadeepa Prajwalana’ (Yamadeepa Deeparadhana) is one of the famous rituals of Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi / Dhanvantari Trayodashi) day. In 2023, Dhanteras Deeparadhana date is November 10. Since it is the important ritual on the day, this day is also referred to as Yama Trayodashi. Mainly the festival of Diwali begins (Yama Trayodasi) and ends (Yama […]
9 November 2023, Rama Ekadasi, Govatsa Dwadasi, Vasubaras
9 November 2023 is Rama Ekadasi, Govatsa Dwadasi, Vasubaras & Waghbaras. Rama Ekadasi falls in Krishna Paksha of Kartik month as per North Indian Hindi calendars and in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month (Ashwayuja masam) as per Marathi, Gujarati, Telugu & Kannada Panchangams. Rama Ekadasi vrat katha and the importance of this observance are mentioned […]
Dhanteras Puja Time 2023 | Muhurat for Dhana Trayodashi Pooja 2023
Dhanteras Puja time 2023, Dhanteras 2023 Puja muhurat on Pradosh Kaal & Vrishabha Kaal Pooja timings on 10 November 2023 are given here. Timings for Dhanteras Puja are given here for almost all cities of India including New Delhi, Chandigarh, Surat, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Allahabad, Dehra Dun, Shimla, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Patna, Kolkata, Jamshedpur, Ranchi, Raipur, Bhopal, […]
Dhanvantari Jayanti 2023
Dhanvantari Jayanthi (Dhanvanthari Jayanti or Dhanwantari Jayanti), birthday of Lord Dhanvanthari, is observed on the third day during Diwali festival. In 2023, Dhanvantari Jayanti date is November 11. 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, […]
Dhanteras 2023 | Dhan Trayodasi | First day of Five-day Diwali festival
Dhanteras is the first day of five-day Diwali festival. Dhanteras 2023 date is November 10. 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 […]
Dhanteras Books Buying Muhurat, 10 November 2023
Dhanteras Books Buying Muhurat 2023 – 10 November. What is the best Time to buy Accounts Books on Dhanteras, 10 November 2023 during Diwali? Apart from gold, silver and other household items, Dhanteras (Dhana Trayodashi | Dhanvantari Jayanti) during Diwali is considered highly auspicious time to buy books for new accounts for the coming year […]
Nagula Chavithi 2023 | Nag Chaturthi
Nagula Chavithi or Nag Chaturthi is one of the Telugu regional festivals of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. It is celebrated on the fourth day after Deepavali. In 2023, Nagula Chavithi date is November 16. It falls in Karthika masam as per Telugu calendar. On this day, devotees worship Naga Devata (Serpent God). Nagula Chavithi is a […]
Bhai Dooj 2023 | Bhau Beej 2023 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 2023, Bhai Dooj date is November 15 and according to Surya Siddhantam also the date is November 15. Bhai Dhooj is celebrated twice in a year. The […]
Bhai Tika 2023 | Bhai Tihar, Bhai Teeka during Panchak Yama or Diwali in Nepal
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 2023, Bhai Tika date is November 15. In Nepal, Diwali is also called as Tihar or Panchak Yama. Bhai Tika represents the great bond of love and affection between brothers […]
Bali Pratipada 2023 | Bali Pujan during Diwali
Bali Pratipada or Bali Pujan is observed on the following day of Diwali. In 2023, Bali Pratipada date is November 14. It marks the beginning of Kartik Month in Amavasyant calendars followed in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh & Karnataka. It is also known as Bali Padyami and Vamana Jayanti in some places. As we […]
Govardhan Puja 2023 | Diwali Govardhana Pooja
Govardhan Puja is observed on the fourth day during 5-day Diwali festival. In 2023, Govardhan Puja date is November 14. 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 […]
Yam Deep Daan Pooja
Yam Deep Daan Pooja is performed on Yam Trayodashi (Dhan Trayodashi, Dhanteras) during Diwali festival. In 2023, Yam Deep Daan Pooja date is November 10. 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, […]
Vagh Baras 2023 | Wagh Baaras Festival in Gujarat
Vagh Baras (Wagh Baaras) is observed on Dwadasi day in second half of Aso month. In 2023, Vagh Baras date is November 9. 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 […]
Kedara Gauri Vratham 2023 | 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 2023, Deepavali Amavasya date is November 13. In some places, Kedara Gauri Vratam is observed from […]
Yama Dvitiya 2023 | Yam Dwitiya
Yama Dvitiya or Yam Dwitiya is the last day of five-day Diwali celebrations. In 2023, Yama Dwitiya date is November 15. 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 […]