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  Bhai Dooj 2025: What to do if you don’t have a brother to celebrate with

  October 22, 2025 10:11 IST

  Bhai Dooj 2025 will be celebrated on October 23, marking the end of the Diwali festival with love and light. Whether you have a brother or not, the essence remains the same — celebrating bonds of care, gratitude, and protection in all forms, from Behen Dooj to virtual blessings.

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  Chitragupta Puja 2025 date and muhurat: Rituals and meaning explained

  October 22, 2025 8:35 IST

  Chitragupta Puja 2025 will be observed along with Bhai Dooj. Devotees worship Lord Chitragupta — the divine keeper of karma — with pens, inkpots, and account books, seeking knowledge, clarity, and prosperity for the coming year.

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  Annakut 2025: Simple recipe and spiritual meaning of Govardhan Puja offering

  October 21, 2025 18:47 IST

  Annakut, celebrated the day after Diwali on Govardhan Puja, symbolises gratitude and abundance. Devotees prepare and offer a mountain of food to Lord Krishna, known as 56 Bhog, expressing thanks for protection and prosperity. Here’s its meaning, story, and easy recipe for your festive table.

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  Govardhan Puja 2025 wishes in Hindi, English, and Marathi: Blessings, quotes and images to share

  October 21, 2025 18:15 IST

  Govardhan Puja 2025, celebrated on October 22 a day after Diwali, honours Lord Krishna’s protection of Vrindavan. Mark this day with devotion, sharing warm wishes in Hindi, Marathi and English along with beautiful images and quotes to spread faith, gratitude and light.

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  Bhai Dooj 2025 date and tika or tilak muhurat: Know when to celebrate Bhau Beej or Bhatra Dwitiya

  October 21, 2025 17:25 IST

  Bhai Dooj 2025, also known as Bhau Beej or Bhatra Dwitiya, celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. This year, it falls on October 23. Sisters pray for their brothers’ health, perform aarti, and apply tilak during the auspicious muhurat between 1:19 PM and 3:35 PM.

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  Bali Pratipada 2025: Date, timings, story and rituals of this sacred day

  October 21, 2025 16:19 IST

  As Diwali lights fade, Bali Pratipada 2025 brings a moment of devotion and reflection. Celebrated on October 22, this sacred day honours King Bali’s devotion and Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avatar. From early pujas to evening diyas, it’s a festival of humility, gratitude, and divine blessings.

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  Govardhan Puja 2025: Samagri list, Bhog items, and puja essentials to keep ready

  October 21, 2025 16:28 IST

  Govardhan Puja 2025, also known as Annakut, will be celebrated on October 22 — the day after Diwali. The festival marks Lord Krishna’s worship of Govardhan Hill. Here’s a complete samagri list of puja materials, bhog items, and decoration essentials to perform your rituals with devotion.

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  Govardhan Puja 2025: Date, time, story and how to perform puja at home

  October 21, 2025 11:52 IST

  Govardhan Puja 2025, also known as Annakut, will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 22. Falling right after Diwali, this day honours Lord Krishna’s lifting of Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Gokul. Discover its puja muhurat, rituals, and spiritual meaning.

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  Chopda Puja 2025 date and time: Shubh muhurat and rituals for new financial beginnings

  October 21, 2025 11:33 IST

  Chopda Puja 2025, also known as Muhurat Puja or Sharda Puja, will be performed on Diwali, October 21. Observed mainly in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra, this ritual marks the opening of new business ledgers, invoking Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for prosperity and wisdom.

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  Kartik Amavasya 2025: Puja timings, importance and the right way to perform daan and snan

  October 21, 2025 9:12 IST

  Kartik Amavasya 2025, observed after Diwali, falls on October 20–21. Known for purification and ancestral prayers, it’s a time for holy bath (snan), daan, and lighting diyas for peace and prosperity. Here’s the tithi, significance, and rituals to follow this sacred day.

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  Govardhan Puja 2025: When is it, October 21 or 22? Know correct date, significance and more

  October 20, 2025 17:12 IST

  Govardhan Puja commemorates how Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill to protect his devotees, highlighting themes of devotion, nature-worship and gratitude for food and earth’s bounty.

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  Diwali 2025: Know how many diyas to light, the ideal direction and shubh muhurat for puja

  October 20, 2025 16:18 IST

  Lighting diyas during Diwali is a sacred tradition symbolising the triumph of light over darkness. This article explains how many diyas should be lit on Diwali 2025, the correct direction to start lighting them, and the most auspicious time to perform the ritual for attracting prosperity.

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  Diwali 2025: City-wise Lakshmi puja muhurat across India

  October 20, 2025 15:15 IST

  Looking to perform Lakshmi Puja at the right time this Diwali? Here's the complete city-wise list of Shubh Muhurat for Diwali 2025. From Delhi to Mumbai, Kolkata to Bangalore, find the exact puja timing based on Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna.

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  Diwali 2025: Lakshmi puja muhurat for shops, offices and factories

  October 20, 2025 13:45 IST

  Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on Monday, October 20. Let's know the most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja for business premises like shops, offices, and factories. Aligning your worship with these timings brings prosperity, peace, and blessings into homes and workplaces alike.

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  Happy Diwali 2025 messages in English, Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati: Short and best msgs to share

  October 20, 2025 11:07 IST

  Diwali 2025 is the season of light, love, and heartfelt words. Whether you’re sending wishes in English, Hindi, Marathi, or Gujarati, these Happy Diwali messages (msgs) are perfect for WhatsApp, Instagram, or texts — short, festive, and full of warmth to share with everyone you love.

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  Choti Diwali 2025: Why you should light 14 diyas and where to place them

  October 19, 2025 15:02 IST

  Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi, celebrated on October 19, 2025, marks light’s victory over darkness. Lighting 14 diyas during the Yama Deep Daan ritual invites health, protection, and peace. Each flame symbolises divine energy that shields your home and heart from negativity.

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  Bhoot Chaturdashi 2025: Date, puja muhurat, rituals, and significance

  October 19, 2025 10:34 IST

  Bhoot Chaturdashi 2025, also called Kali Chaudas, will be observed on Sunday, October 19. Known as Bengal’s “Indian Halloween,” the day celebrates the triumph of light over darkness. From 14 diyas to prayers for ancestors, it’s a mystical night of faith, protection, and remembrance.

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  Hanuman Puja 2025 muhurat: Why this night before Diwali is dedicated to Lord Hanuman

  October 19, 2025 10:25 IST

  Hanuman Puja 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 19, coinciding with Kali Chaudas. As Diwali approaches, devotees worship Lord Hanuman during the night muhurat to seek his blessings for courage, protection, and divine energy before welcoming Goddess Lakshmi.

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  Narak Chaturdashi 2025: Date, puja time, story, and spiritual meaning of Chhoti Diwali

  October 19, 2025 9:14 IST

  Narak Chaturdashi 2025 will be celebrated on Sunday, October 19 — the day before Diwali. Known as Chhoti Diwali, it marks Lord Krishna’s victory over Narakasura. From oil baths at dawn to diyas at dusk, this day reminds us to cleanse the mind, embrace light, and prepare for prosperity.

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  Why you must light 13 diyas on Dhanteras evening and where to place them

  October 18, 2025 16:26 IST

  Lighting diyas on Dhanteras isn’t just a ritual—it’s a symbol of hope and prosperity. On October 18, 2025, light 13 diyas between 7:16 PM and 8:20 PM. Each diya has deep meaning and placement—honouring Yama, Lakshmi, and the divine energies that bless every home.

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  Abhyanga Snan 2025: Muhurat, ubtan ingredients and step-by-step ritual

  October 18, 2025 11:12 IST

  Abhyanga Snan, the sacred oil bath performed on Narak Chaturdashi, symbolises purification before Diwali. In 2025, it falls on Monday, October 20, between 5:13 AM and 6:25 AM. Learn the correct muhurat, ubtan recipe, and steps to perform this age-old cleansing ritual for health and good fortune.

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  Dhanteras 2025: 4 things you should never donate today

  October 18, 2025 9:58 IST

  Dhanteras 2025 marks the start of Diwali on October 18. While buying gold and silver is considered auspicious, astrologers warn against donating money, oil, black clothes, or iron on this day. Follow these simple dos and don’ts to welcome Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings and good fortune.

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  Dhanteras 2025 Muhurat: Best time for Dhantrayodashi puja in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and more

  October 18, 2025 9:52 IST

  Dhanteras 2025, the first day of Diwali, will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18. Check city-wise puja muhurat, shopping hours, and rituals to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari. Performing puja during Pradosh Kaal is believed to bring wealth and good health.

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  Dhanteras 2025: Where to place Yam Deepak and Lakshmi-Kubera diya for prosperity

  October 18, 2025 9:48 IST

  Dhanteras 2025 will be observed on Saturday, October 18. On this auspicious evening, lighting diyas in specific directions—like the Yam Deepak in the south and the Lakshmi-Kubera lamp in the prayer area—is believed to invite wealth, longevity and lasting peace into the home.

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  Dhanteras 2025 puja muhurat: Best time for Lakshmi-Kuber puja at home and office

  October 18, 2025 9:44 IST

  Dhanteras 2025, the first day of Diwali, falls on Friday, October 18. Know the auspicious Lakshmi-Kuber puja time for home and office (7:11 PM–9:22 PM), the meaning of the rituals, and how to perform them to welcome wealth, good health, and fresh beginnings.

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  Dhanteras 2025 muhurat and puja time: When to buy gold, silver and perform Lakshmi puja

  October 18, 2025 9:41 IST

  Dhanteras 2025, the festival of wealth and good health, will be celebrated on October 18. Check out the day’s most auspicious muhurats for buying gold and silver, detailed Lakshmi and Kuber puja timings, mantras for blessings, and the ritual significance of lighting the Yama Deep.

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  Yam Deepak 2025: Timing, direction and mantra for lighting the lamp on Dhanteras

  October 17, 2025 15:46 IST

  On Dhanteras, families light the Yam Deepak outside their homes to honour Yama, the god of death, and protect loved ones from untimely death. In 2025, light the lamp on October 18 between 5:48 PM and 7:04 PM, facing south, using mustard oil and the sacred mantra for Yama’s blessings.

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  Dhanteras 2025 puja muhurat: Timings for USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and Dubai

  October 17, 2025 11:56 IST

  Dhanteras 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18. From New York to Dubai, Hindu families will perform Lakshmi and Kubera Puja during the local Pradosh Kaal — the most auspicious evening window for welcoming wealth and good fortune. Here are country-wise puja muhurats and tips.