In autumn in Nepal, and this year, October 30–November 3, during the Tihar festival—called Diwali in India—the Newar community celebrates Mha Puja: the worship (puja) of the body (mha).

Masik Shivratri Vrat is very dear to Lord Shiva. Those who worship Lord Bholenath on this day are blessed with prosperity and ...

November ushers in winter and a plethora of Hindu festivals in India. From Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj to Chhath Puja and ...

and before Shivratri, we are taunted about wasting milk on an idol when so many poor children go hungry! Even on Durga Puja and Ganesh Chaturthi, sermons come our way to protect water bodies from ...

The main Diwali festivities focus on Lakshmi Puja, a sacred ritual where devotees seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, happiness, and peace in the coming year. According to the ...

Chhath Puja holds a unique religious importance, especially celebrated among the North Indian communities and many across India. Women observe this strict fast to ensure the welfare of the ...

it is highly likely that some states will continue school holidays for the days after Diwali considering the significance of celebrations like Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. While schools in the ...

Dilip Khedkar, the father of sacked probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, has entered the fray for the Maharashtra Assembly elections as an independent candidate from the Shevgaon seat in ...

The main days of Diwali include Dhanteras, Choti Diwali, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Here’s all that you need to know about the main five days of the festival. The main five days ...

It is also known as Bandi Chhor Diwas, Kali Puja, Swanti and Tihar. Hindus, Jains, Sikhs and some Buddhists celebrate the festival. In 2024, the festival will be celebrated on Friday, November 1 ...

On October 31, the pradosh kaal will start at 05:12 PM and will end at 07:43 PM, the Laksmi puja time will take place during this time. On November 1, however, the Amavasya Tithi ends at 6.16 pm ...