Kali Chaudas, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi or Chhoti Diwali, is one of the most important days in the Diwali festival. It is celebrated on the 14th day (Chaturdashi) of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. The name “Kali Chaudas” comes from two Sanskrit words Kali meaning dark or the fierce Goddess … Read more
In 2025, Govardhan Puja (also called Annakut Puja) will be celebrated on Wednesday, 22 October the day after Diwali. The Pratipada Tithi (first day of the bright fortnight in Kartik) begins on 21 October at 5:54 PM and ends on 22 October at 8:16 PM. The auspicious morning muhurat for the puja is approximately 06:26 … Read more
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most celebrated and spiritually significant festivals in India. It marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, symbolizing hope, renewal, and divine blessings. Every year, people decorate their homes with lamps, exchange sweets, and pray for prosperity. But have you ever wondered — … Read more
Govardhan Puja – The Day Lord Krishna Lifted the Mountain of Faith Among the five sacred days of the Diwali festival, the day following the main Diwali celebration holds special spiritual significance. This day is known as Govardhan Puja, also called Annakut in many regions of India. It commemorates the divine act of Lord Krishna … Read more
Dev Uthani Ekadashi is also known by the names Prabodhini Ekadashi, Deva Uttana Ekadashi, or Hari Prabodhini. So, Dev Uthani Ekadashi marks the day when Lord Vishnu is said to awaken from his four-month cosmic slumber. It also marks the end of Chaturmas, the period considered inauspicious for major ceremonies and rituals. Because of this, … Read more
Every year, as countless lamps illuminate homes across India on the festival of Diwali, one sacred monument in Amritsar glows brighter than all others: the Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib. This beautiful shrine is not only the spiritual heart of Sikhism but also a symbol of peace, unity, and divine light.What makes … Read more
The Essence of Light: Oils Traditionally Used for Deepavali DiyasDeepavali, or Diwali, literally meaning “a row of lights”, is celebrated by lighting small clay lamps known as diyas or deepams. These lamps are not mere decorations; they serve as deep symbols for the triumph of knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. The choice of … Read more
Introduction India is a land of countless traditions and festive colors. While Diwali in North India focuses on Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings and prosperity, South India celebrates it with deep cultural and emotional significance. One of the most beautiful and unique traditions from the South is Thalai Deepavali — the first Diwali after marriage, observed mainly … Read more
परिचय भारत त्योहारों की भूमि है — हर प्रदेश अपनी संस्कृति और परंपराओं से इसे और भी विशेष बनाता है। दीपावली जहाँ उत्तर भारत में लक्ष्मी पूजन और धन की समृद्धि से जुड़ी है, वहीं दक्षिण भारत में इसे कई अद्भुत रीति-रिवाजों के साथ मनाया जाता है।ऐसी ही एक परंपरा है थलाई दीपावली (Thalai Deepavali) … Read more
भारत में दीपावली का पर्व पांच दिनों तक चलने वाला एक प्रमुख उत्सव है। इसकी शुरुआत होती है धनतेरस से।धनतेरस का अर्थ है — धन की तेरस, यानी धन और समृद्धि की तिथि। इस दिन मां लक्ष्मी, भगवान कुबेर और धन्वंतरि देव की पूजा की जाती है।वर्ष 2025 में धनतेरस 18 अक्टूबर, शनिवार के दिन … Read more
