Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, November 6, marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. Also known as Dhantrayodashi, the occasion is considered auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, utensils and other valuables. Many households also worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord…
Here are the important details for Narak Chaturdashi in New Delhi: Timings are for New Delhi and may vary slightly by location. Choti Diwali commemorates Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura, a powerful demon king who troubled the gods and imprisoned…
Diwali is often associated with glowing diyas, colourful decorations, family gatherings and festive celebrations. But have you ever wondered what the festival asks you to change within yourself? Spiritual teacher Sadhguru offers a deeper perspective on Deepavali, connecting the festival…
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, November 8. If you are celebrating the festival in India or abroad, knowing the correct Lakshmi Puja muhurat can help you plan your celebrations. While families across the world observe Diwali on the same date, the auspicious…
When Saroj Sharma first moved to North Carolina in 1972, there were no places for her to pray. No temples she could go to for darshan or arti, religious practices central to Hinduism. No places to simply gather and talk with…
What follows are the central elements of Mishra’s experiences and belief system, articulated in his own words. When did these signs first appear? I first began observing Shiva formations in 2016. Since then, they have appeared every year, self-generating from snow…
For the first time in 42 years, a new temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be open to free public tours. The church’s Justin Piepgrass explains that a new temple was needed... - Sat & Sun 3am-4am, 5am-6am This Morning…
A 21-year-old Muslim youth who sparked controversy after participating in a Hindu ritual publicly repented today during a special ceremony at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam. The event took place roughly 24 hours after the Syariah…
The New Indian Express LUCKNOW: The debate over food served to passengers on the Vande Bharat sleeper train between Varanasi and New Delhi has intensified, with saints in Kashi urging the Railway Ministry to stop serving non-vegetarian food on the…
Moradabad: Devotees light earthen lamps (diyas) during Deepotsav 2026, organised by the Municipal Corporation on the eve of Dhanteras in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, on Thursday, November 05, 2026. (Photo: IANS) Facebook Comments About SocialNewsXYZAn Indo-American... - Social News XYZ Home » Gallery » Moradabad: Devotees Light…
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