Festivals
How Dev Deepawali Is Celebrated Across India: A Region-by-Region Guide
Dev Deepawali—“the Diwali of the gods”—falls on Kartik Purnima (full-moon night, about 15 days after Diwali). While the core is the same everywhere—deepdan (lamp...
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Dev Deepawali 2025: Significance, Rituals & Celebration
Dev Deepawali—literally “the Diwali of the gods”—is observed on Kartik Purnima, 15 days after the pan-Indian Diwali. According to tradition, this is the day...
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Dev Uthani Ekadashi 2025: Date, Tithi, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Samagri, and Vrat Katha
Dev Uthani Ekadashi, also known as Prabodhini Ekadashi, Devotthan Ekadashi, or Hari Prabodhini Ekadashi, is one of the most sacred days in the Hindu...
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Prasad of Chhath Puja 2025: Thekua, Fruits, and the Sacred Role of Food
Chhath Puja, one of India’s most spiritually vibrant festivals, is not just a series of rituals — it’s a celebration of purity, discipline, and...
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Chitragupta Puja (Kalam–Dawaat Puja): A Sacred Tradition of the Kayastha Community
Among India’s many post-Diwali traditions, Chitragupta Puja — also called Kalam–Dawaat Puja — holds a special place for the Kayastha community. This festival celebrates...
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Chhath Puja 2025: Day-by-Day Rituals, Dates, and Significance
Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashthi or the Mahāparv of the Sun God, is one of the most ancient and spiritually powerful festivals...
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The Origins & Mythological Stories of Chhath Puja
Chhath Puja, also known as Surya Shashthi or Mahāparv Chhath, is one of India’s oldest and most spiritually significant festivals. Celebrated primarily in Bihar,...
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50 Govardhan Puja 2025 Wishes, Quotes & Captions to Share With Loved Ones
Govardhan Puja, also known as Annakut Puja, is one of the most cherished Hindu festivals celebrated the day after Diwali. It marks the victory...