Buddhi Diwali in Himachal Pradesh
Diwali in Himachal Pradesh is called Buddhi Diwali and the unique thing about this is that it is celebrated almost a month later. This year the celebrations will start on the new moon day on November...
View ArticleGreen Diwali: Bangalore NGO ‘Milaap’ aims to electrify 1500 villages in West...
A Bangalore based NGO, Milaap is all set to light thousands of households across several villages in rural West Bengal this Diwali. The project is aimed at providing electricity to 1500 poor households...
View ArticleDiwali in Orissa
Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated by Hindu community across the world. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm among people who distribute sweets and light lamps in houses and enjoy the fire...
View ArticlePushya Nakshatra during Diwali 2012
Pushya Nakshatra during Diwali is considered highly auspicious time to buy gold, silver, to buy books for new accounts for the coming year and for many other tradings. During Diwali 2012, Pushya...
View ArticleKedareshwar Vrata 2012, Kedareshwar Puja on Deepavali Amavasya
Kedara Gauri Vrata or Kedareshwara Gowri Vratham is an observance to perform on Diwali Amavasya. Kedara Gauri Vratam 2012 date is November 13. Usually, on the day of Kedara Vratam, married women or...
View ArticleDiwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi, Deepavali Lakshmi Puja Procedure with Mantras, Slokas
How to do Diwali Lakshmi Puja? What is the procedure of Diwali Lakshmi Puja? What is the significance of Laxmi Pooja during Deepavali? These are the most frequent questions I have come through this...
View ArticleNaraka Chaturdasi and Deepavali in Gangapur Dattatreya Temple Karnataka
Naraka Chaturdasi which falls on Ashwija Bahula Chaturdasi during Deepavali festival marks the jubilant celebrations in Gangapur Dattatreya temple in Karnataka. In 2012, Naraka Chaturdasi date is...
View ArticleAbhyanga Snana on Diwali, Ritual bath during Deepavali
Abhyanga Snana (ritual bath) is an important ritual to observe during Diwali festival. In some places, it is also observed during Narak Chaturdasi day. In 2012, Abhyanga Snana during Diwali date is...
View ArticleDampatya Ashtami
Dampatya Ashtami vrat is observed on eighth day in dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) of Kartik Month in North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2012, Dampatya Ashtami vrat date is November 7. It coincides with...
View ArticleLakshmi Puja Material: Puja items for Diwali Laxmi Pooja
Lakshmi puja during Diwali (Deepavali) is most auspicious time to praise and please the Goddess. Diwali Laxmi Puja has a very simple procedure and the material required for pooja is also very easy to...
View ArticleSignificance of Achamanam: What is Achamanam?
What is the significance of Achamanam and actually what is Achamanam. Since water is known as ‘Apa’ why it is called Achamanyam? The explanation for this doubt (raised by a devotee in Art of Living...
View ArticleTips for eco-friendly Diwali
Diwali is a festival of lights, happiness, enlightment and prosperity. But in pursuit of celebrating happiness on this festival, we indulge into activity of bursting crackers which proves quite harmful...
View ArticleZEE Diwali Mela in Houston, USA
Masala Radio and Tara Energy, in association with the Gujarati Samaj of Houston, India culture Centre (ICC), India House and the Hindus of Greater Houston presents a community wide Diwali celebration,...
View ArticleJulia Roberts wants Diwali celebrated worldwide
Hollywood actress Julia Roberts says the whole world should celebrate Diwali because it “celebrates self confidence, love for humanity and peace”. Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated mainly...
View ArticleAhoi Ashtami 2013: Ahoi Mata Pujan
Ahoi Ashtami is a vrat dedicated to Ahoi Mata, observed on Ashtami in Krishna Paksha of Kartik Month as per North Indian Hindi calendars. In 2013, Ahoi Ashtami date is October 26. Ahoi Ashtami Vrat is...
View ArticleDiwali at Gold Reef City, Sun City
The ‘Indianspice Diwali in Mzansi’ festival will be held 11 November 2012 at Gold Reef City at 10am and at the Valley of the Waves at Sun City on 13 November 2012. Two NGOs will benefit from the...
View ArticleDiwali in Himachal Pradesh
Diwali is the festival of lights celebrated among the Hindu community across the world. It is celebrated for five days in most parts of India and people worship various Gods and light lamps and enjoy...
View ArticleHappy Dhanteras SMS, Dhanteras Meesages, Wishes
Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali festival and it is an important occasion to wish your friends and family. We have presented a few SMS for your convenience. Share it among your friends and family....
View ArticleVictoria announces 1 Million AUD fund for Hindu centre in Melbourne for Diwali
Victorian premier John Brumby has offered an assistance of one million Australian Dollars for the construction of a Hindu cultural and education centre in Melbourne, Australia. Brumby announced the...
View ArticleLakshmi Puja Muhurtham based on your Rashi, Moon Sign
Based on your Rashi (Moon sign), you can perform Lakshmi Puja on Diwali festival as per some Vedic scriptures. The best time in general is Simha Lagna in Mahanishita Kaala (Mahanisha) i.e. midnight....
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