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Diwali 2024 calendar: When is Choti Diwali, Diwali, Bhai Dooj? Know dates

Diwali 2024 Calendar: Know when is Diwali, Choti Diwali, Bhai Dooj and other festivals.
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 07:40 AM IST

Bohag Bihu 2024: Date, history, significance, celebration and more

Bohag Bihu, also known as Rongali Bihu, marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year.
Published on Apr 13, 2024 01:10 PM IST

What is Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world?

What is Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world?
Published on Dec 05, 2023 02:40 PM IST

Diwali 2023: 7 easy and unique flower rangoli design ideas to elevate your decor

Diwali 2023: 7 easy and unique flower rangoli design ideas to elevate your decor
Updated on Nov 13, 2023 09:33 AM IST

Happy Diwali 2023: Wishes, images, wallpapers, quotes, SMS, WhatsApp status

Check out Happy Diwali 2023 wishes, images, wallpapers, quotes, SMS, WhatsApp and Facebook status.
Updated on Nov 12, 2023 06:57 AM IST

Diwali 2023: How many diyas to light on Diwali, Choti Diwali, and Dhanteras

Diwali 2023: How many diyas to light on Diwali, Choti Diwali, and Dhanteras
Published on Nov 11, 2023 11:41 AM IST

Diwali 2023: Why do we celebrate Deepavali? Know history, lesser-known facts

Know why we celebrate Diwali, its history and significance, and lesser-known facts about Festival of Lights.
Updated on Nov 12, 2023 06:57 AM IST

Chhoti Diwali 2023: Puja samagri, rituals, shubh muhurat and more

Naraka Chaturdasi also known as Chhoti Diwali or Minor Diwali, will be celebrated on November 12 along with Deepawali.
Published on Nov 10, 2023 06:01 PM IST

Diwali 2023 calendar and muhurat: Full details of 5 days of Deepawali

Diwali 2023 calendar and muhurat: Full details of 5 days of Deepawali
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 09:40 AM IST

Hottest fashion trends for Diwali 2023: Sequins, pantsuits, jewel tones and more

Hottest fashion trends for Diwali 2023: Sequins, pantsuits, jewel tones and more
Published on Nov 07, 2023 01:34 PM IST

Diwali long weekend trips 2023: Where to go for a memorable celebration

Make the most of Diwali long weekend with a well-deserved holiday.
Updated on Nov 09, 2023 11:42 AM IST

Diwali delicacies: 4 delectable homemade pet treats for your fur babies

Diwali delicacies: 4 delectable homemade pet treats for your fur babies
Published on Nov 05, 2023 03:19 PM IST

Diwali 2023: 7 important traditional customs that define the festival of lights

Diwali 2023: 7 important traditional customs that define the festival of lights
Published on Nov 05, 2023 10:34 AM IST

Diwali crackers 2023: What are green crackers and how to identify them

Diwali crackers 2023: What are green crackers and how to identify them
Updated on Nov 11, 2023 10:09 AM IST

Diwali gifts 2023: 5 thoughtful and eco-friendly Deepawali gift ideas

Diwali gifts 2023: 5 thoughtful and eco-friendly Deepawali gift ideas
Published on Nov 03, 2023 11:14 PM IST

Diwali 2023 date and time: When is Deepavali? Know shubh muhurat

Diwali or Deepavali falls on the 15th day of Kartik month - the darkest night of the year.
Updated on Oct 31, 2023 08:16 AM IST

Diwali 2022: 5 trendy festive looks for Diwali puja

Diwali 2022: 5 trendy festive looks for Diwali puja
Published on Oct 21, 2022 01:10 PM IST

Diwali 2022: How many diyas should be lit on Choti Diwali, Dhanteras, Badi Diwal

Diwali 2022: How many diyas should be lit on Choti Diwali, Dhanteras, Badi Diwali
Updated on Oct 20, 2022 04:52 PM IST

Diwali 2022: Traditional dishes you must try this festive season

Diwali 2022: Traditional dishes you must try this festive season
Updated on Oct 19, 2022 12:44 PM IST

Children in Punjab celebrate festival of lights virtually

A student of Green Land Senior Secondary Public School, Ludhiana, showing her rangoli on the occasion.
Updated on Nov 17, 2020 05:26 PM IST

HT Brunch Cover Story: Diwali with the Rainas

Cricketer Suresh Raina with wife Priyanka, daughter Gracia, 4, and their 8-month-old son, Rio. On Suresh: Pants and short kurta set, Antar-Agni. On Priyanka: Long skirt and top, Rahul Mishra; Heels, Steve Madden; Ring, Knick Knack Nook; Earrings, Zariin. On kids: Outfit, from a store in Khan Market, Delhi. Art direction: Amit Malik; Styling assistant: Tanya Aggarwal; Make-up and hair: Artistry by Anjali Jain
Updated on Nov 15, 2020 08:26 AM IST

Stay safe, chance of Covid surge during Diwali, winter: PGIMER

Pollution from firecrackers and stubble burning, coupled with low temperatures, can lead to a surge in Covid infections, doctors have warned.
Published on Nov 09, 2020 10:27 PM IST

HT Chandigarh Our Take: Let’s celebrate a happy but safe Diwali

In a year that has virtually been written off because of Covid-19, it’s important that we celebrate festivities responsibly.
Updated on Nov 08, 2020 12:13 AM IST

Roundabout: Play the rabab, Mardania, November is here

In recent years there has been an effort by poets, painters, fiction writers and scholars to retrieve the story of Mardana not just as Guru Nanak’s disciple but as a friend of his youth and travel companion in all of his spiritual journeys.
Updated on Nov 07, 2020 11:49 PM IST

Responsible celebrations look to be the ‘new normal’ this Diwali

Diwali is all about staying safe and celebrating with family says Mumbaikars
Updated on Nov 04, 2020 03:36 PM IST

Ayodhya administration seeks Guinness record for lighting earthen lamps

Devotees light earthen lamps on the bank of Saryu River during Deepotsav celebrations in Ayodhya in 2019.
Updated on Oct 31, 2020 11:19 AM IST

Spruce up your home this Diwali!

The home has become our cosy haven as most of us stay indoors to keep safe. This makes it all the more important to decorate this space with special gusto and effort.
Updated on Feb 01, 2021 10:41 PM IST

‘Very poor’: Capital flouts cracker rules

Thousands of people in the national capital violated time restrictions and burst banned firecrackers, defying appeals from health experts, political leaders, and the Supreme Court. Photo by Arvind Yadav ht
Published on Oct 29, 2019 01:06 AM IST

Stalin hits at AIADMK govt for private buses’ fare surge ahead of Diwali

MK Stalin slammed the ruling AIADMK government for not stopping private bus operators from raising ticket fares ahead of Diwali.
Published on Oct 26, 2019 11:41 PM IST

Diwali ki safai memes are flooding Internet and they’re absolutely relatable

Diwali 2019: The hilarious complaints and frustrations from ‘Diwali ki safai’ have sparked a laughing riot.
Updated on Oct 26, 2019 11:35 AM IST