Last week, Mumbai’s air quality was lower than Delhi’s and most other places in the world. It was the fifth worst city, globally, in terms of its polluted air. In old India, this would have been a matter of shame.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday urged people to choose products made by local artisans and craftspeople as Diwali gifts, saying the move would support traditional industries and strengthen the state’s self-reliance efforts. In a post on social…
The Times of India
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has urged people’s representatives and government officials to celebrate Deepavali with beneficiaries of the Indiramma Housing Scheme across Telangana. The celebrations will take place under the programme ‘Maa Indiramma Intlo Deepavali’. Revanth Reddy said…
To every home across Trinidad and Tobago, of every faith, my warmest wishes for a blessed Divali. Each year I have shared some reflections on Divali in these pages. This year I return to those writings and offer what I…
The festival has a different spiritual meaning in Jainism from the popular Hindu traditions associated with Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya or Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. For Jains, Diwali is primarily a day of remembrance, spiritual reflection and devotion…
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…
Dhanteras 2026 Puja Muhurat: Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is one of the most auspicious festivals in Hindu tradition. Celebrated two days before Diwali, the festival marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebrations and is associated with wealth, prosperity, good…
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…
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