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...
05 Nov, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Bhai Dooj 2026 date & time: Is it on November 10 or 11? Check 2-hour-16-minute shubh muhurat, exact tilak timings, puja rituals & legend behind the festivalBhai Dooj 2026 Date: Bhai Dooj will be celebrated on November 11, 2026, marking the bond between brothers and sisters. Check the auspicious...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.47 PM IST
Abhyanga Snan 2026: How to Perform the Traditional Choti Diwali Oil Bath, Ritual Steps and SamagriAbhyanga Snan is a traditional pre-dawn oil bath observed on Naraka Chaturdashi, popularly known as Choti Diwali. The ritual involves apply...
04 Nov, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
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...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.48 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
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
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
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
Dev Diwali 2026 in Varanasi: 6 Best Ghats to Witness the Grand Celebration, From Dashashwamedh to Assi GhatDev Diwali 2026 will illuminate the ghats of Varanasi on November 24, coinciding with Kartik Purnima. From the grand Ganga Aarti at Dashash...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.05 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
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
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
November Ekadashi 2026 Date: When are Rama Ekadashi and Devutthana Ekadashi? Check vrat tithi, puja muhurat and parana timingsEkadashi November 2026 Date and Time: November 2026 will have two major Ekadashi fasts: Rama Ekadashi on November 5 and Dev Uthani Ekadashi...
02 Nov, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
Ashwin Purnima Snan-Daan Muhurat 2026: Ganga Snan Timings, Tithi End Time and Daan GuideAshwin Purnima Snan-Daan falls on October 26, 2026, a perfect day for devotees to engage in sacred ceremonies. The auspicious Purnima Tithi...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Sharad Purnima 2026: Purnima Vrat Vidhi and Satyanarayan Katha, Muhurat and SamagriSharad Purnima 2026: Sharad Purnima will be observed on Sunday, October 25. Devotees may observe the Purnima Vrat and perform Satyanarayan ...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.02 PM IST
Navratri Day 9 (October 19, 2026): Maa Siddhidatri Puja Vidhi, Mantra, Bhog, Colour and SignificanceIn 2026, Navratri Day 9 shines on October 19, honoring Maa Siddhidatri. Marked by a culmination of nine days of devotion, this day symboliz...
18 Oct, 2026, 12.15 PM IST