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 2026, Nagula Chavithi date is November 13. It falls in Karthika masam as per Telugu calendar. On this day, devotees worship Naga Devata (Serpent God). Nagula Chavithi is a […]
Diwali
Bali Pratipada 2026 | Bali Pujan during Diwali
Bali Pratipada or Bali Pujan is observed on the following day of Diwali. In 2026, Bali Pratipada date is November 10. 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 […]
Sadar 2026 | Sadar Buffalo Festival in Hyderabad, Secunderabad
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. […]
Naraka Chaturdashi Mantras: Stotras, Slokas to chant during Narak Chaturdashi Snan
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 […]
Annakut Puja on Nutan Varsh in Gujarat
Annakut Puja is the most observed ritual on Nutan Varsh or Bestu Varsh (Gujarati New Year). It is observed on Kartik Sud 1, next day to Diwali, mainly in Gujarat. In 2026, Annakut date is November 10, as per many standard Gujarati calendars. In all mandirs, Annakut is offered to the deities on this auspicious day. […]
Annakut 2026 | Annakut Puja in Gujarat on Kartik Sud 1
Annakut Puja is an important ritual to observe on Nutan Varsh (Gujarati New Year) i.e. on Kartik Sud 1, 1st day of Kartik maas in Gujarati calendar. In 2026, Annakut date is November 10. It is the fourth day of Diwali celebrations. In all temples across Gujarat, annakut is offered to the deities. It is […]
Choti Diwali 2026 | Narak Chaturdashi
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 […]
Gujarati New Year 2026 | Nutan Varsh | Bestu Varsh 2026-2027 in Gujarat
Gujarati New Year or New Year day in Gujarat is celebrated on the day after Diwali. It is referred as Hindu Vikram Samvatsar. Gujarati New Year 2026 date as per Gujarati Panchang is November 10. The year 2026-2027 marks the Vikram Samvat 2083. New Year in Gujarat is also known as Nutan Varsh or Bestu […]
Hanuman Puja during Diwali
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 2026 | Diwali Govardhana Pooja
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 2026 | Bhai Fota Muhurat | Exact time of Bhai Phota
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 2026
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 2026 | 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
Chitragupta Puja 2026 | Dawat Puja
Chitragupta Puja (Dawat Puja) is the Jayanti of Chitragupta. In 2026, Chitragupta Puja date is November 11. 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 […]
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’ […]