Diwali Celebrations
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Happy Diwali 2023: Know shubh muhurat, puja vidhi and mantras
Lifestyle | Nov 12, 2023, 07:00 AM ISTAccording to religious belief, on the date of Kartik Amavasya, Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and killing Lanka's king Ravana. Then all the residents of Ayodhya celebrated the arrival of Lord Ram by decorating the entire city with lamps.
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Ayodhya celebrates Deepotsav, firecrackers light up night sky
Uttar Pradesh | Nov 11, 2023, 11:52 PM ISTAyodhya Deepotsav 2023: People can be a part of Deepotsav in Ayodhya by paying a sum as low as Rs 51 for a diya to Rs 1,100 for 51 diyas. The only difference will be that their diya will be illuminated at a designated place picked by them, at the click of the mouse at the virtual space.
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Diwali to be public school holiday in New York City starting 2023
World | Oct 21, 2022, 07:05 AM ISTAccording to New York State education laws, there must be a minimum of 180 days of school instruction. However, in order to meet this 180-day minimum requirement, no more holidays could be instituted in the school calendar.
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PM Modi to celebrate Diwali with Army jawans in J&K's Rajouri today
India | Nov 04, 2021, 07:37 AM ISTLast year, PM Modi had travelled to the Longewala border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali. He had lit diyas with jawans during the celebrations.
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'Nari Se Kharidari': Union Minister's call to promote women vendors, 'Vocal For Local' this Diwali
Business | Nov 01, 2021, 10:35 PM ISTIn a Twitter video promoting 'Vocal for Local' and 'Nari Se Kharidari', Union Minister Smriti Irani urged people to support women who are trying to sell Diwali decoration items or approach someone who is good in stitching clothes or can sell a saree of your choice.
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Here’s how Bollywood couples Anushka- Virat, Deepika-Ranveer, Priyanka-Nick celebrated Diwali| PICS
Celebrities | Nov 15, 2020, 10:55 AM ISTDiwali was celebrated across the nation yesterday but it had been a low-key affair due to the COVID-19 pandemic. And here is how Anushka Sharma-Virat Kohli, Deepika Padukone-Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas, celebrated Diwali this year.
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NDMC conducts water sprinkling post Diwali celebrations
News | Nov 15, 2020, 09:20 AM ISTNorth Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) conducted water sprinkling in Sadar Bazaar area as a measure against air pollution.
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Jawans celebrate Diwali in Jammu and Kashmir with joy and fervour
News | Oct 27, 2019, 01:02 PM ISTJawans celebrate Diwali in Jammu and Kashmir with joy and fervour
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White House breaks tradition of Diwali celebrations amid midterms
World | Nov 07, 2018, 02:07 PM ISTThe Diwali celebration was started by former President George W. Bush in 2003 and was carried on by his successor Barack Obama.
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Glimpse of Amitabh Bachchan's Diwali celebrations
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No diwali celebrations at Ram Rahim's Dera, honeypreet spends whole day sobbing in jail
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Toxic smog covers Delhi post Diwali celebrations
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Diwali 2017: Grand Diwali celebrations in Ayodhya
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Happy Diwali 2017: 6 reasons why Diwali is celebrated (Lord Rama's return is not the only reason!)
Lifestyle | Oct 19, 2017, 05:02 PM ISTDiwali 2017: We've always believed that Lord Rama's return from exile is the only reason why Diwali is celebrated. But it isn't the ONLY reason.
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Happy Diwali 2017 Lakshmi Puja - Date, Timings, History, Significance, Puja Vidhi, Puja Muhurat
Lifestyle | Oct 19, 2017, 04:39 PM ISTLakshmi Puja for Diwali 2017: Puja Muhurat is from 16:19 to 20:55 IST. Know History, Significance, Puja Vidhi, Puja Muhurat here. Happy Diwali!
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Diwali 2017: 7 Bollywood songs to get the party started!
Lifestyle | Oct 15, 2017, 06:18 PM ISTHere's an awesome dance playlist to set you in the right mood!
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Diwali 2017 Special: This festive season, gift ‘good health’ to your friends and family
Fashion & Lifestyle | Oct 13, 2017, 10:42 AM ISTDiwali 2017: When there are myriad of healthier options available, why to stick on the same old sugar-coated gift hampers?
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BIG NO! Avoid these jewellery faux pas this festive season
Fashion | Oct 02, 2017, 12:53 PM ISTNo piece of jewellery that makes your neck, arm or finger bulge out is visually pleasing, leave alone being comfortable.
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Sneak peek into Diwali celebrations in Sony TV's Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi
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Trump looks set for ‘grand’ Diwali celebrations, had discontinued Eid dinner at White House in June
World | Sep 29, 2017, 05:21 PM ISTThe abrupt cancellation of 'iftar' had raised speculation in the Indian community over whether the US president would continue with ‘Diwali’ dinner this year.