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Choti Diwali in North vs South India: 5 Traditions That Will Surprise You, From Ganga Snanam to Evening DiyasChoti Diwali, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, is celebrated with strikingly different customs across India. While many North Indian famil...06 Nov, 2026, 04.19 PM IST- Why Do Businesses Close Old Accounts on Diwali 2026? Chopda Pujan Meaning, Shubh Labh and New Ledger TraditionDuring Diwali, Chopda Pujan is an important ritual for business families, signifying the closing of old financial accounts. This ceremony r...05 Nov, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- Annaprashan and Naamkaran Muhurat November 2026: Auspicious Dates, Shubh Timings and Ritual SignificanceAnnaprashan and Naamkaran are two important Hindu samskaras performed during a child's early life. Annaprashan marks the baby's first intak...05 Nov, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- Diwali Abroad 2026: How NRIs in the US, UK and Gulf Are Keeping Indian Traditions Alive Thousands of Miles From HomeDiwali 2026 is bringing Indian communities together across the US, UK and Gulf, with celebrations ranging from Times Square and London's Tr...04 Nov, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
- 13 Diyas of Dhanteras: Which Lamp Goes at the Entrance, Tulsi Plant and Home Temple and What It Symbolises?Dhanteras is a cherished celebration where families illuminate their homes with 13 diyas, each representing different blessings such as hea...03 Nov, 2026, 02.04 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
- Why Does Bengal Worship Kali on Diwali While Some Communities Pray to Hanuman on Kali Chaudas?As Kali Chaudas approaches on November 7, 2026, one question stands out: why do some devotees worship Lord Hanuman for protection during th...02 Nov, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
- Dia Mirza's Diwali video row explained: Why BMC deleted Bollywood actress' pollution-free videoDia Mirza recently faced controversy after her Diwali video message was reportedly removed by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. The v...02 Nov, 2026, 02.03 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
- November 2026 Kartik Purnima and Kartik Amavasya Dates: Tithi Timings, Rituals and SignificanceAs November 2026 begins, two important lunar observances in the Hindu calendar, Kartik Amavasya and Kartik Purnima, are approaching. Kartik...02 Nov, 2026, 11.14 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
- October Sankashti Chaturthi (October 29, 2026) Moonrise Time and Puja MuhuratToday, Thursday, October 29, 2026, marks Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi, a Hindu vrat dedicated to Lord Ganesha that coincides with Karwa C...29 Oct, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
- Masik Janmashtami November 2026: Date, Tithi, Puja Muhurat, Vrat Rules and SignificanceMasik Krishna Janmashtami will be observed on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, the monthly vrat falls on Krishna Paksha...29 Oct, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- Karwa Chauth 2026: Can Husbands Also Keep the Fast? What Tradition SaysKarwa Chauth 2026 is being observed today, Thursday, October 29. Traditionally, married women fast and pray for their husbands’ long life a...29 Oct, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
- Karwa Chauth 2026: How Punjab, UP, Rajasthan and Gujarat Celebrate the Vrat DifferentlyKarwa Chauth 2026: Observed on October 29, Karwa Chauth is a significant Hindu vrat in which married women traditionally fast from sunrise ...28 Oct, 2026, 11.58 AM 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
- When India celebrates Navratri, Karachi dances too: How Pakistan's garba nights echo Gujarat's beatsKarachi’s Gujarati-speaking communities continue to celebrate garba during Navratri, weddings and social gatherings, preserving cultural tr...21 Oct, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
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