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Dhanteras 2026: Why do we buy gold, silver and utensils? Meaning, Dhanvantari, Yama Deepam and traditions explained
Dhanteras will be celebrated on Friday, November 6, 2026, marking the traditional beginning of the Diwali festive period for many families across India. Shops fill with gold and silver jewellery, steel and brass utensils, coins, lamps, home products and gifts as people bring something new into their homes. Yet Dhanteras is not simply an annual […]
Sharad Purnima 2026: Why is kheer kept under moonlight? Kojagiri, Lakshmi Puja and Krishna Raas explained
Sharad Purnima falls on Sunday, October 25, 2026, marking one of the most culturally distinctive full-moon nights of the Hindu calendar. It is known by different names across India, including Sharad Purnima, Kojagiri Purnima, Kojagara Puja and Sharad Poonam, and traditions vary from region to region. One custom immediately stands out. Families prepare kheer or […]
Why is Vijayadashami considered auspicious for new beginnings? The meaning of Vidyarambham, Ayudha Puja, books and tools
Vijayadashami, also called Dasara or Dussehra, is celebrated on October 20, 2026 across most of India, although some regional observances extend into October 21 because festival practices follow local lunar calendars and traditions. The day marks the culmination of Navratri and is associated with victory, renewal and the beginning of a new chapter. For many […]






















































































