This year Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali will be celebrated before noon of November 14 and then Diwali will take place. It is celebrated on the on Chaturdashi (14th day) of the Krishna Paksha in the Vikram Samvat Hindu calendar month of Ashvin. Know the reason behind this day, shubh muhurat, wishes, sms, quotes and images.
Thirteen teams of the Health Department have been deployed at all bus stands, railway stations and the airport for screening those coming to the state capital for Diwali and contact details of the passengers will also be noted down, Lucknow Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Sanjay Bhatnagar said.
Ahead of the Diwali Deepostav event to be held in the Ram Janmabhoomi town, Ram Ki Paidi — a series of ghats on the bank of River Saryu in Ayodhya — has been illuminated to celebrate the auspicious festival.
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has extended Diwali greetings and said the festival's message carries "a special significance" this year as the world is responding to the coronavirus pandemic
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan took to social media and posted a monochromatic throwback picture to send wishes ahead of the festival of lights- Diwali. The photo featured Jaya Bachchan and their kids- Abhishek and Shweta.
Diwali celebrations this year will be a low-key affair for most Bollywood celebrities owing to the ongoing pandemic. For some, the pandemic has barred them from reuniting with their families in their hometowns.
Ayodhya Diwali Celebrations: CM Adityanath will announce a dozen development projects on Friday as the city marks fourth deepotsav. The Saryu river bank will be illuminated with 5.51 lakh earthen lamps.
Dhanteras which is also commonly known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi is now the next big Hindu festival which is going to take place after Karwa Chauth. It marks the start of the Diwali festivities and puja.
The colours, food, festivities and nostalgia of Diwali are being shared through new online exhibitions from partner institutions including Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, Indian Museum, National Museum and many more.
Many local potters and ceramicists have taken to online platforms to sell their ware, to expand their markets to newer buyers and keep afloat in unprecedented times.
Diwali is just round the corner, and music and telly stars plan to enjoy the festival of lights without increasing noise and air pollution by bursting crackers. They also look forward to celebrating the festival in a different way owing to the pandemic.
Popular American singer Mary Millben on Wednesday released a rendition of ''Om Jai Jagdish Hare'' as her Diwali greetings to people across the globe, particularly in India and the US, celebrating the festival of lights.
Lavish meals are the highlight of every Indian festival. They add much more enthusiasm to the festive spirit. So, are you ready to don yours aprons? We bring you, our simplest and tasty Diwali dinner recipes.
Karan Johar threw a pre-Diwali celebration party with a handful of his friends. In attendance were Kareena Kapoor Khan, Malaika Arora, Manish Malhotra and others.
From Kangana Ranaut, Deepika Padukone to Alia Bhatt, Bollywood's leading style divas make an impeccable statement with their unique fashion sense.
Multiple businesses suffered during the pandemic induced lockdown, but slowly and steadily things are getting back on track.
Thick layer of smog engulfed the national capital leading to reduced visibility in various areas.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is known for its colourful and beautiful rangolis, rows of diyas and lamps and sweets. But Diwali became a Festival of crackers with the passage of time but firecrackers are neither safe to use nor good for one's health as they contribute to air and noise pollution. But the question arises that can Diwali be fun without crackers? Yes. Lets see how:
There are many organs and bodily functions that can be harmed, consequences include respiratory disease like COPD, aggravation of bronchial asthma; fatigue, headaches and anxiety; irritation of the eyes, nose and throat; nervous system damage and have effects on the cardiovascular system. Here are some precautions you can follow to keep away from harmful effects of air-pollution.
From sugar-laden sweets, to snacks and feasts heavy on oil and salt, especially with the delicacies in India, festive eating tends to tip towards unhealthy indulgence. For people with diabetes, the time around Diwali can be hard -- but important -- to manage.
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