Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is one of the most celebrated festivals in India and across the world. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.While Diwali is celebrated for various reasons in different regions, Hindu mythology offers several fascinating stories and spiritual meanings behind…
The Ahoi Ashtami fast will be observed on October 13, 2025. On this day, mothers keep a sacred fast for the long life and well-being of their children and worship Ahoi Mata in the evening under the starlit sky. The auspicious time (shubh muhurat) for the puja is from 5:51 PM to 7:06 PM. Women…
The ninth edition of Deepotsav in Ayodhya is set to be celebrated on a grand scale, with the Sarayu Maha Aarti expected to set a new record. This year, 1,221 priests will participate in the Maha Aarti, symbolizing social harmony. The event aims to light over 2.6 million (26 lakh) earthen lamps, even if the…
More than 10 lakh diyas will illuminate the ghats of the Varanasi, a holy city on 5 November. Varanasi is known as Kashi, is gearing up to dazzle the Uttar Pradesh this year.According to an official, 10 lakh diyas, one lakh eco-friendly lamps crafted from cow dung will add both a traditional and sustainable touch…
Ayodhya has never been just a city. It is a memory, a prayer, and a story that refuses to fade. Walk through its narrow lanes and you hear echoes of the Ramayana. Sit by the Sarayu and the evening wind seems to carry whispers of Shri Ram. And when the season of Navratri arrives, the…
