Govardhan Puja is the part of 5 day long festivities of Diwali and it is is celebrated a day after Diwali. Every year Krishna Janamastami is celebrated as a way to remember the story of Gokul which had been saved from rains at that time. In fact, it is believed that the God of Rain, … Read more

Bhai Dooj is a part of the 5-day long Diwali festivities which starts with Dhanteras. On this day sisters pray for the longevity of their brothers and do a Tilak ceremony. Brothers in return pray for their sister’s well-being by offering them gifts. Brothers and sisters who lives far away send each other Bhai Dooj Wishes. Bhaiya Dooj is … Read more

Dhanteras is an Indian festival that takes place a day before Diwali. On this auspicious day people buy gold, jewellery, silver and other expensive things like utensils for their puja thalis (prayer plates). Dhan translates to wealth in Hindi.  This festival marks the victory of light over darkness where during the churning of the oceans … Read more

Choti Diwali, the second day of the five-day Diwali festival and takes place on the day following Dhanteras and proceeding Diwali. It’s commonly called Kali Chaturthi or Chaudas.  On the eve of  Choti Diwali, people dressed in their best clothes visit friends and relatives where they exchange gifts and celebrate with families. The festive season … Read more

दीवाली रोशनी का त्योहार है और अंधकार पर ज्ञान की जीत है। यह दुनिया भर में हिंदुओं, जैनियों और सिखों द्वारा बहुत धूमधाम से मनाया जाता है। लोग अपने घरों और दुकानों को रंगीन कागज़ की लालटेनों से सजाते हैं जिन्हें दीया कहा जाता है। विस्फोट पटाखे और पटाखों का प्रदर्शन शहरी क्षेत्रों में जश्न … Read more