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
Govardhan Puja 2026: November 9 or 10? Check the Correct Date, Annakut Muhurat and Krishna's Govardhan Hill StoryGovardhan Puja 2026 will be observed on November 10, with the morning Annakut Puja muhurat in New Delhi from 6:40 AM to 8:50 AM. Also known...
02 Nov, 2026, 01.57 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
Best Days to Buy Gold and Silver Before Dhanteras 2026: Shubh Muhurat, Pushya Nakshatra and Shopping CalendarDhanteras falls on November 6, 2026, but it is not the only auspicious occasion for festive gold and silver shopping. Pushya Nakshatra on O...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Kali Puja (November 08, 2026) in West Bengal: Nishita Puja Muhurat, Bhoot Chaturdashi, Bhai Phonta Rituals, Significance and How Bengal CelebratesKali Puja 2026 will be celebrated in West Bengal on Sunday, November 8, coinciding with Diwali. Dedicated to Goddess Kali, the festival fea...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.44 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
Naraka Chaturdashi 2026: November 8 or 9? Check Abhyanga Snan Muhurat and Krishna's Victory Over NarakasuraNaraka Chaturdashi 2026 will be observed on Sunday, November 8. The Abhyanga Snan muhurat in New Delhi is from 5:41 AM to 6:38 AM. Also kno...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
Choti Diwali 2026: November 7 or 8? Shubh Muhurat, Abhyang Snan Time and SignificanceChoti Diwali 2026, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, will be observed on November 8. The festival celebrates Lord Krishna's victory over de...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.08 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
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
Choti Diwali or Kali Chaudas? One Festival, Different Names—The Surprising Reason India Celebrates the Same Day DifferentlyWhy is Naraka Chaturdashi called Choti Diwali in North India and Kali Chaudas in Gujarat? The same day is also known as Roop Chaudas, Bhoot...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
Diwali 2026 Calendar: When is Deepawali? Check date, day, complete festival schedule from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj and significance of each occasionDiwali 2026 is set to begin with Dhanteras on November 6 and will culminate with Bhai Dooj on November 11. This five-day celebration is fil...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
What Do the 5 Days of Diwali Signify? The Beautiful Meaning Behind Every CelebrationDiwali is more than a single night of illuminated homes and festive celebrations. The five days of Diwali, beginning with Dhanteras and end...
30 Oct, 2026, 12.04 PM IST
Bengal warns of strict action for firecracker norms violations, urges people to exercise restraintThe West Bengal government is initiating strict measures against firecracker violations during Kali Puja and Diwali. Authorities emphasize ...
29 Oct, 2026, 02.33 PM IST