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 ...

Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut, will occur on November 10, 2026, following Diwali. Devotees will prepare a variety of dishes as offe...

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...

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...

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...

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

Ekadashi November 2026 Date and Time: November 2026 will have two major Ekadashi fasts: Rama Ekadashi on November 5 and Dev Uthani Ekadashi...

Sharad Purnima 2026 Date: Sharad Purnima, falling on October 25, 2026, is a festival celebrated under the full moon of the Ashwin month. Th...

Jitiya Vrat 2026 will be observed on Saturday, October 3, while Jitiya Parana will be performed on Sunday, October 4, after sunrise. Jivitp...