HYDERABAD: Ayyappa devotees planning to visit Sabarimala during the coming pilgrimage season are facing difficulties securing train tickets, with several services from Hyderabad reporting waiting lists running into hundreds for December and January. With Christmas, Sankranti and the Makarajyothi pilgrimage…
Updated - November 06, 2026 09:43 am IST - New Delhi Ahead of Diwali, the Delhi Government has appealed to the public to comply with the Supreme Court's directions on the sale and use of certified green firecrackers in Delhi-NCR during a limited window around…
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…
Fasting during Kali Puja is considered an expression of devotion and self-discipline. Devotees believe that observing a vrat helps them focus on prayer, control their senses and strengthen their spiritual connection with Maa Kali. The fast is also associated with…
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…
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…
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