Dhanteras is the first day of Diwali and is celebrated in honor of Maa Lakshmi, the reigning deity of Diwali and Lord Kubera, the banker among the Gods. On Dhanteras or on the other two days of Diwali ...

Arjita Mishra has an insatiable appetite for global affairs, fashion, and the latest trends. She is a cinephile and music enthusiast who thrives on movies, web series, and rhythm. Bringing eight years ...

The Festival of Lights, Diwali, returns on October 20, 2025, lighting up homes and hearts across India and beyond. More than a celebration of lamps and sweets, Diwali is a spiritual moment — a ...

Hindus around the world celebrate Diwali, one of the year's main festivals. On this auspicious Diwali day, people worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Laxmi, and Lord Kuber. 'Deepavali' (deep lamps or diyas) ...

Diwali festival is of 5 days, which starts from Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj. Dhanteras festival is celebrated to please Goddess Lakshmi before Diwali. According to the Vedic calendar, this ...

Lakshmi Puja is a significant religious and cultural event performed on the holy festival of Diwali. The Goddess symbolises wealth, abundance, good fortune, and prosperity. It is believed that ...

Before beginning Lakshmi Puja, it is customary to seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings, as he is the remover of obstacles and a harbinger of good fortune. Chanting Lord Ganesha’s mantras 108 times before ...

Sharad Purnima, which falls on 5th October, 2017, is also known as Kojagira Purnima. It is the festival which marks the end of monsoon. This year it is going to be celebrated on 5th October on ...