Millions of devotees pray to Chhathi Maiya during Chhath Puja, but who is the goddess behind the festival? Often described as the sister of...

Bhai Dooj is traditionally celebrated two days after Diwali, but the reason behind this timing goes beyond the festival calendar. Observed ...

Thousands of families from Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh celebrate Chhath Puja in cities far from their hometowns. From Yamuna...

Chhath Puja follows a tradition rarely seen in other Hindu festivals: devotees offer Arghya to the setting Sun before worshipping the risin...

Travelling home for Chhath Puja 2026 but still struggling to find confirmed train or bus tickets? With the festival approaching, demand for...

Lakshmi Puja 2026 will be celebrated on November 8, during Diwali. According to commonly followed Vastu principles, devotees should ideally...

In 2026, Diwali gifting trends are shifting towards practical and personalized choices, moving away from the classic sweets. Gifts in deman...

Chhath Puja Geet are an integral part of the four-day festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. From traditional Bhojpuri folk son...

Naraka Chaturdashi, commonly called Choti Diwali, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness in many households. As the Diwali festiviti...

Dhanteras is a vibrant festival that celebrates prosperity and well-being, honoring Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari. Coinciding with D...

Dhanteras, celebrated on November 6, 2026, encompasses several meaningful rituals, one of which is the Yamadeep Daan. This involves lightin...

November 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath...

Govardhan Puja is a celebration honoring Lord Krishna's protection through the crafting of cow dung mounds symbolizing Govardhan Hill. In u...

Chhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival marked by a demanding 36-hour Nirjala fast. Devotees abstain from food and water while engaging...

Chhath Puja will be observed from Friday, November 13, to Monday, November 16, 2026. The main Chhath Puja observance, including Sandhya Arg...

Thekua is one of the most important prasad items prepared for Chhath Puja, while the daura basket carries fruits, sugarcane, coconut and ot...

Preparing for Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja at home? Here is a complete puja samagri list covering the chowki, kalash, puja thali, diyas and b...