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What is Bhai Dooj? Bhai dooj is an Indian festival, which celebrates the bond of love between a brother and sister. It is known by different names in different states like Bhai Dooj (Northern India),  Bhai Tika  (Nepal),   Bhai Phonta  (Bengal),  Bhai Jiuntia (Odisha),  Bhau Beej  (Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat). In southern states it is celebrated as  Yama Dwitiya. When is it celebrated? Bhai Dooj is celebrated  by  Hindus   on the second lunar day of Shukla Paksha  (bright fortnight)  in  the  Vikram Samvat  Hindu calendar month of  Kartik . It is majorly celebrated two days after Diwali.  In 2021 it will be celebrated on 6 th  November. How is it celebrated? Bhai Dooj is a very auspicious day which is celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm among Hindu families. On this day brothers visit their sisters (or vice versa) and sisters apply  tika  on the forehead of their brothers, do aarti an...

Diwali  means the  escape of extreme darkness  and the  expansion of divine light  all around!  The  Diya  is a  symbol of wisdom . Rows of Diyas are lit in Deepawali to remind you that every aspect of your life needs the light of wisdom. Diwali 2021 Date  -November 4, 2021[1] Lakshmi Puja Muhurat  - 06:09 PM to 08:04 PM Amavasya Tithi Begins  - 06:03 AM on Nov 04, 2021 Amavasya Tithi Ends  - 02:44 AM on Nov 05, 2021 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat during Nishith kaal   - 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM, Nov 05 What is Diwali and Why is it Celebrated? Diwali - the festival of lights is also known as Deepawali which is derived from two words- Deep (Diya) and Awali. Awali means row. Thus the word Deepawali means rows of Diyas. During Deepavali, Diyas are lit everywhere, hence the name of this festival is Deepawali.It is also called Deepotsav. ' Tamaso ma jyotirgamaya. ' means head towards light from darkness, which is the commandment of the ...

Indian culture is known for and has a legacy of social norms, ethical values, traditional customs and belief systems. The Indian cultural heritage is very rich and each relationship here has special meaning and relevance for people living here. There are days dedicated to value and express our love, respect and gratitude to specific social relationships. However the celebration here does not involve solely partying or making merry as in the West. It involves worshiping the lord, observing fast and many other rituals to express our gratitude and pray for the well-being of the person. One such sacred festival honoring the husband-wife relationship is Karwa Chauth. Karwa Chauth 2021 Date and Timings :- Karwa Chauth Date : Sunday, October 24, 2021 Karwa Chauth Puja Muhurat - 06:08 PM to 07:23 PM Karwa Chauth Upavasa Time - 06:37 AM to 08:42 PM Moonrise on Karwa Chauth Day - 08:42 PM Chaturthi Tithi Begins - 03:01 AM on Oct 24, 2021 Chaturthi Tithi Ends - 05:43 AM on Oct 25, 2021   ...

Sharad Purnima - Divine full moon night of Ashwin Shukla Paksha. On this night, t he Moon illuminates with 16 different Kalas , making it all the more special. Sharad purnima is also called Kojagiri Purnima . Sharad Purnima 2021 - Date & Time:- Moonrise on Sharad Purnima - 05:20 PM Poornima Tithi Begins - 07:03 PM on Oct 19, 2021 Poornima Tithi Ends - 08:26 PM on Oct 20, 2021 Sharad Purnima Significance:- Sharad Purnima marks the beginning of the Winter season. The night of Sharad Purnima is an auspicious time to have a glimpse of all the deities. Thus, it is said that on this night elixir from the moon is showered in the form of pure rays. Devotees cook kheer and keep it on the terrace or in the open sky under moonlight. The mind becomes calm and the body gets rejuvenated by looking at the moon on this night.  For spiritual seekers , Sharad Purnima holds a greater importance as it symbolises enlightenment, liberation, purity and Maharas which is said to be the symbol of the...