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What Is Muhurat Trading? Why India's Stock Market Opens for Just One Hour on DiwaliMuhurat Trading is a special stock market session conducted every year on Diwali by the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock ...- 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...
- Why Is an Owl Considered Lucky on Diwali? The Surprising Connection With Goddess LakshmiThe owl holds an unusual place in Hindu tradition. Known as the vahana or vehicle of Goddess Lakshmi, it is associated with wealth, prosper...
- 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...
- Diwali 2026: Just 2 Days to Go! 15 Traditional Bhog Items and Sweets to Welcome Goddess LakshmiDiwali celebrations in India are incomplete without traditional sweets and savoury snacks. From kaju katli, besan ladoo and gujiya to chakl...
- 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...
- US President Donald Trump to participate in Diwali celebration at White HousePresident Donald Trump is set to participate in a Diwali celebration at the White House this Friday. The event will take place in the Oval ...
- Diwali 2026: Want to attract good luck and positivity? 5 tips to prepare your home before the festival of lights beginsDiwali 2026 will be celebrated on November 8, and households are preparing their homes for the festival of lights. According to traditional...
- Diwali 2026 Date: When is Deepavali? Check date, Lakshmi Puja muhurat, significance, rituals and home decoration tipsDiwali, or Deepavali, is a vibrant festival celebrated on November 8, 2026, symbolizing light and prosperity. As families engage in cleanin...
- 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...
- Diwali 2026: Which Direction Should Your Main Entrance Face During Lakshmi Puja?Diwali 2026 will be celebrated on November 8. According to traditional Vastu Shastra, north and east-facing entrances are generally conside...
- Lakshmi Puja 2026: Which Direction Should You Face? Check the Vastu Rules for DiwaliAccording to Vastu principles, devotees should preferably face east or north during Lakshmi Puja. The north-east corner is recommended for ...
- 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...
- Naraka Chaturdashi 2026: Why Do People Clear Debts and Settle Pending Dues Before Diwali?Naraka Chaturdashi, commonly called Choti Diwali, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness in many households. As the Diwali festiviti...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Diwali Vastu Tips 2026: What to Discard, Where to Place Lakshmi-Ganesh and Rangoli Directions for Lakshmi PujaDiwali Cleaning Vastu 2026: Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Before Lakshmi Puja, many households follow Vastu Shastr...
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