It is considered one of the most important Ekadashis in Hinduism. According to religious belief, on this day Lord Vishnu ...

Mumbai: As the sacred month of Sawan unfolds, millions of devotees across India are observing the holy Mondays—known as Sawan Somwar—with deep reverence for Lord Shiva. Each Monday in this period is ...

As dusk falls, many Indian homes light a diya near Tulsi. This simple ritual brings calm, gratitude, and a pause from modern chaos. (Pic credit: Pinterest) Lighting a diya by the Tulsi plant at dusk ...

One of the most significant Hindu festivals, Naraka Chaturdashi, is held the day before Diwali. It is also known as Choti Diwali and Kali Chaudas. It will be held on October 31st, 2024. Lord Krishna's ...

World's largest diya: Ahead of the Diwali festival, the world's largest oil lamp or 'diya' was lit in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday evening, October 22. It was done in an attempt to give a message of ...

According to astrology, the optimal time to light a diya, an Indian oil lamp, varies depending on your zodiac sign. Aries should light it on Tuesday mornings, while Taurus finds Friday evenings ideal.

Ensure the entrance or designated spot outside your home is clean. Fill a traditional lamp with ghee or oil and place a cotton wick. Light the diya during the specified Sandhya time. Recite mantras or ...