In autumn in Nepal, and this year, October 30–November 3, during the Tihar festival—called Diwali in India—the Newar community celebrates Mha Puja ... each person with flower petals ...

This highlighted the importance of these traditions. The UP government stated that a total of 7,319 Gau Ashray Sthals hosted Govardhan Puja and Go Pujan. These included 6,697 temporary Gau Ashray ...

On the day of the puja, devotees create a mountain-like figure with cow dung, symbolising the Govardhan mountain. It is decorated with food, clothes and flowers. Essential puja items such as roli ...

Govardhan Puja 2024: From puja vidhi to shubh muhurat to date, here’s all that you need to know about this auspicious day. Govardhan Puja 2024: Also known as Annakut Puja, Govardhan Puja is ...

Kolkata: The prices of flowers — especially those offered to the deities or used for making ‘rangolis'— increased significantly on the occasion of Diwali and Kali Puja on Thursday.

Some people also keep portraits of Mata Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman along with Lord Rama. Bananas, Tulsi leaves and usual puja flowers are placed near the deities. The important puja is performed at ...

In Assam and West Bengal, Kali Puja is equivalent to Durga Puja in size and enthusiasm. Goddess Kali is considered as an exterminator of evil forces. People honor Goddess Kali in their houses. They ...

Families gather to perform puja, offering sweets and fruits to the deities. Homes are beautifully decorated with rangoli (colourful patterns made with powders or flower petals), lights, and diyas. Don ...

When you think of Diwali, you think of marigolds. The kind of positivity these bright orange and yellow flowers bring is just unmatched. They’re perfect for home entrances and altars.

During the five-day Diwali celebration, Goddess Kali is worshipped twice Puja – once on Narak Chaturdashi and on the dark Amavasya night of Diwali. According to belief, when devotees worship ...

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the first day of the Diwali festival and is celebrated with great enthusiasm as it brings blessings of wealth and prosperity. Observed during the ...