Hanuman Puja during Diwali

Lord Hanuman

Hanuman Puja during Diwali is an auspicious ritual for some communities in Gujarat, Maharashtra, and some other states of North India. In 2025, Diwali Hanuman Puja date is October 19-20. 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 […]

Hanuman Jayanti in Gujarat

Lord Hanuman

Hanuman Jayanti is observed in Gujarat on Naraka Chaturdashi day during Diwali festival. In 2017, Hanuman Jayanti date in Gujarat is October 18. Hanuman Puja is observed during Diwali on Kali Choudas as KulDev Puja. Lord Hanuman is considered as Kuldev in many communities. In Gujarat and Rajasthan and some other North Indian regions, Kali […]

Narak Chaturdasi, 12 November 2012

Today, 12 November 2012 is Narak Chaturdasi. It is believed that on this day, demon Narakasura was killed by Lord Krishna & the Goddess. Narak Chaturdasi, also known as Choti Diwali, is the second day of Diwali festival. Narak Chaturdasi is also celebrated as Kali Choudas in Gujarat, Roop Chaudas in Rajasthan and Hanuman Jayanti […]

25 October 2011, Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaturdasi, Roop Choudas

Today, 25 October 2011 is Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaturdasi (Chota Diwali) and Roop Choudas. It is the 2nd day of five-day Diwali festival celebrations. Hanuman Puja is also observed on this day in Gujarat and some other Western regions of India. Kali Chaudas (Kali Choudash Puja) falls on 14th day in Krishna Paksha of Ashwin […]