Govardhan Puja 2026: How to Perform Puja at Home? Check Samagri, Step-by-Step Vidhi, Mantras and Gau PujaGovardhan Puja 2026 will be celebrated on November 10, a day after Diwali, to commemorate Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to protect th...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
Tihar 2026 Dates: Kukur Tihar, Laxmi Puja, Bhai Tika and the Complete Five-Day Festival Calendar - Nepali Festival of LightsTihar 2026 begins today, Saturday, November 7, bringing five days of lights, prayers and vibrant cultural celebrations for Nepali communiti...
07 Nov, 2026, 10.12 AM 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
Ahead of Ramayana release, Ranbir Kapoor calls daughter Raha the ‘diya’ of his life. ‘I hope she gets blessings, good vibes and positivity’Ranbir Kapoor is gearing up for the much-anticipated release of Ramayana, where he takes on the role of Lord Rama with Sai Pallavi portrayi...
03 Nov, 2026, 08.16 AM 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
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
Kojagara Puja (October 25, 2026): Date, Puja Timings, Significance, Rituals, History and Why Goddess Lakshmi Is Worshipped on Sharad PurnimaKojagara Puja 2026 is being observed today, Sunday, October 25, alongside Sharad Purnima. Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the festival holds ...
25 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Why I am not a Bhagat Singh kind of atheistCasual atheism is being examined through personal experiences and cultural interactions within Indian society. The author reflects on the c...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
India's cuisine, culinary diversity & Bollywood take centre stage at New York City's biggest food festivalThe NYC Wine and Food Festival recently featured an event highlighting Indian cuisine with renowned chefs. Maneet Chauhan and Chef Vijaya K...
18 Oct, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Assam pays heartfelt tribute to Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore last yearAssam remembers iconic singer Zubeen Garg on his death anniversary, with people across the state paying tribute and lighting earthen lamps....
20 Sep, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
Diwali 2025: Exploring State-Wise Traditions, Legends, and Festivities Across IndiaDiwali, the Festival of Lights, shines differently across India, from Rama’s return to Ayodhya to Krishna’s victory over Narakasura and the...
17 Oct, 2025, 05.02 PM IST
Viral video: New Zealand police officers flaunt Bhangra moves, dance to Shah Rukh Khan's Pathan song during Diwali celebrationsNew Zealand police officers took part in the traditional Punjabi dance, Bhangra, during an Auckland Diwali celebration. The officers, in th...
23 Oct, 2024, 02.04 PM IST
Uttarakhand celebrities seek to revive Igaas DiwaliThe natives of Uttarakhand now feel this Little Tradition should be revived as it is a part of their culture.
17 Sep, 2019, 11.18 AM IST
No vulgar songs during kanwar yatra, gambling improper on Diwali: Yogi Adityanath"Kanwar yatra is about to begin. Playing of vulgar film songs and DJs do not go with religious feelings," he said.
10 Jul, 2017, 10.52 AM IST
Salman Khan-starrer 'Prem leela' song from 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' outSalman Khan is back in his super-sweet avatar of Prem and is looking every bit the conventional hero in "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo".
07 Oct, 2015, 06.31 PM IST
Pakistan enthusiastically observes Diwali this timeDiwali, the festival of lights was celebrated enthusiastically this time in Pakistan as the federal government officially patronised the Hi...
26 Oct, 2014, 08.24 PM IST
- Diwali 2012: Times Mobile introduces GreetZAP App
Times Mobile announced the launch of its new user friendly application that allows one wish friends and near and dear ones.
12 Nov, 2012, 10.56 PM IST