A lot of things make Diwali celebrations auspicious, but in 2017, there have been a few notable events that have taken place that made the festive Diwali season even more special. Diwali (also called Deepavali) is the biggest festival in India and the most widely celebrated festival for Hindus globally. In modern times, the dharmic festival of Deepavali has […]
Shubh Dhanteras – The 1st Day of Diwali & Festival of Wealth – October 2014
Dhanteras is the 1st day of the five day long Deepavali (aka Diwali) spiritual celebration in India. Although Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and other Dharmic faiths all around the world, Dhanteras is mostly celebrated by Hindus in northern India. Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi. The word Dhan means Wealth and […]
Happy DhanTeras – The Festival of Wealth – November 2012
Dhanteras is the 1st day of the 5-day long Diwali festival in India, most commonly celebrated in north India. Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi. The word Dhan means Wealth and Teras means 13th Day as per Hindu calender. It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) […]
Happy Diwali (Deepavali) – The Festival of Lights – October 2011
(CHAKRA) Diwali (Deepavali) is one of the biggest festival in Hinduism, with major celebrations in India, Canada, Trinidad, Guyana, UK, Fiji, United States and other countries around the world. The festival is also celebrated by Sikhs and Jains. The festival is celebrated for 5 continuous days, where the 3rd days is celebrated as the main […]