Tihar 2026 Today: Kukur Tihar and Laxmi Puja Date, 5-Day Festival Calendar, Rituals and Significance - Nepali Festival of LightsTihar 2026 is being celebrated from November 7 to 11 across Nepal and Nepali communities worldwide. November 8 marks Kukur Tihar and Laxmi ...
08 Nov, 2026, 10.24 AM IST
Kali Puja (November 08, 2026) in West Bengal Today: Nishita Puja Muhurat, Bhoot Chaturdashi, Bhai Phonta Rituals, Significance and How Bengal CelebratesKali Puja 2026 is being celebrated today, November 8, across West Bengal and other parts of India, coinciding with Diwali. Check the Nishit...
08 Nov, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Choti Diwali 2026: November 7 or 8? Abhyang Snan Muhurat, Shubh Timings, Chaturdashi Tithi, Puja Vidhi, Rituals and SignificanceChoti Diwali 2026 is being observed today, November 8, alongside the main Diwali celebrations. Also known as Naraka Chaturdashi and Roop Ch...
08 Nov, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
Bhai Dooj 2026 on November 11: Check Shubh Muhurat, Tilak Timings, Rituals and SignificanceBhai Dooj 2026 will be celebrated on November 11, Wednesday. Also known as Bhaiya Dooj and Yama Dwitiya, the festival celebrates the specia...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Chhath Puja Geet: Popular Folk and Devotional Songs Sung During Nahay Khay, Kharna and ArghyaChhath Puja Geet are an integral part of the four-day festival dedicated to Surya Dev and Chhathi Maiya. From traditional Bhojpuri folk son...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Yamadeep Daan on Dhanteras 2026: Why One Diya Is Lit for Lord Yama, Not Goddess LakshmiDhanteras, celebrated on November 6, 2026, encompasses several meaningful rituals, one of which is the Yamadeep Daan. This involves lightin...
03 Nov, 2026, 01.35 PM IST
- Delhi friends take auto to Bihar after failing to get train tickets; 1,200-km journey for Chhath Puja wins internet's respect
Unable to get train tickets for Chhath Puja, a Delhi man named Rishav Thakur has taken an auto-rickshaw to travel to Madhubani in Bihar wit...
02 Nov, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Other Important DatesNovember 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Govardhan Puja 2026: Why Are Cow Dung Hills Made? The Tradition City Dwellers Are RevivingGovardhan Puja is a celebration honoring Lord Krishna's protection through the crafting of cow dung mounds symbolizing Govardhan Hill. In u...
02 Nov, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Why Chhath Puja Is Considered One of the Strictest Hindu Fasts: The 36-Hour Nirjala Vrat ExplainedChhath Puja is a significant Hindu festival marked by a demanding 36-hour Nirjala fast. Devotees abstain from food and water while engaging...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Chhath Puja 2026 Date: November 15 or 16? Check 4-Day Calendar, Nahay Khay, Kharna and Arghya TimingsChhath Puja will be observed from Friday, November 13, to Monday, November 16, 2026. The main Chhath Puja observance, including Sandhya Arg...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
Kali Chaudas 2026 Date: November 7 or 8? Check Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Why It Differs From Choti DiwaliKali Chaudas 2026 will be observed on November 7, a day before Naraka Chaturdashi and Diwali celebrations on November 8. Also known as Kali...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
Chhath Puja Prasad 2026: How to Make Traditional Thekua and What to Keep in the DauraThekua is one of the most important prasad items prepared for Chhath Puja, while the daura basket carries fruits, sugarcane, coconut and ot...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Diwali 2026: Complete Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja Samagri List and Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi at HomePreparing for Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja at home? Here is a complete puja samagri list covering the chowki, kalash, puja thali, diyas and b...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Dev Diwali (November 24, 2026): Varanasi Ganga Aarti Timings, Deep Daan Muhurat, Ganga Snan and Religious SignificanceDev Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on November 24, coinciding with Kartik Purnima. Also known as Dev Deepawali, the festival commemorates L...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
November 2026 Festival List: From Dhanteras and Diwali to Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti, check complete calendar of festivals and important datesNovember 2026 Festival Calendar: November 2026 marks an important time for religious observances and celebrations across India. Significant...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
As Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Draws Attention, Discover the Sacred Chhath Puja Connection With Lord Rama and SitaChhath Puja is one of the most sacred festivals dedicated to the Sun God, but its connection with the Ramayana adds another layer of religi...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.18 PM IST