The following items are commonly used for Kali Puja. Requirements may differ according to regional customs and family traditions. Red hibiscus holds special importance in Kali worship. Devotees offer these flowers to Maa Kali as a symbol of devotion. These…
Diwali is more than lights, decorations and celebrations. The festival symbolises the victory of purity over impurity and knowledge over ignorance. This article explores its deeper spiritual significance, urging people to overcome inner vices and illuminate their souls with divine…
As per Vedic astrology, every Rashi (zodiac sign) is ruled by a planet that has a specific set of metal and puja items associated with it. Buying these items while shopping for the festival according to your Rashi not only…
Explains three tattvas—chetana, achetana, Eswaran—and jiva types, their roles, and divine forms/places per Vedanta tradition. Swamy Vedanta Desika authored âTattva Navaneetamâ in his work âMiscellaneous Secretsâ (âSillarai Rahasyamâ) Just as butter is churned from…
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals. Known as the Festival of Lights, it symbolises the victory of good over evil, light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. If you are celebrating Diwali…
Sukhmani Kaur, OMS III, shares an overview of Diwali, Bandi Chhor Divas and Mahavira Nirvana, celebrations observed by Indian Americans during this time of year. Kaur attends Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Great Falls. As we approach the end…
Dhanteras is commonly associated with wealth and prosperity, but the festival also reminds you of something even more precious: the gift of life. One of the rituals performed on this day is Yama Deepa Danam, in which you light a…
A weekly digest of the Center’s latest research on religion and public life in the U.S. and around the world · Subscribe ↗ This weekend, Hindus and others around the world will celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights. Diwali is one of…
LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has announced the schedule for two special trains for local Sikh and Hindu pilgrims attending annual religious events in Nankana Sahib. According to a railway spokesperson, the first Sikh special train will run from Hyderabad to Nankana…
Dhanteras 2026 will be observed on Friday, November 6, marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. The auspicious occasion is associated with wealth, prosperity, health and the worship of Lord Dhanvantari and Lord Kubera. On this day, devotees perform Dhanteras puja,…
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