Today is fifth day of Diwali November 7, 2010 – Important Rituals and Pujas on the last day of Diwali in 2010

Today November 7, 2010 is the last day of Diwali. Today is also the first day of Kartik month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In North India, Kartik Shukla Paksha or waxing phase of moon begins today. Numerous rituals and pujas are held today by Hindu communities. Kartik month is also the first month in a traditional Gujarati Calendar.

Here is a list of some of the important festivals and rituals held on November 7, 2010 – the last day of Diwali in 2010

Bhai Dooj – celebrating the relationship of brother and sister
Bali Pratipada / Bali Padyami – Celebrating the return and rule of King Bali
Vikram Samvat 2067 begins - The first day of Kartik Month

Bhai Tika – Last of day of Tihar Festival in Nepal

Chopada Puja – Opening of new account books for some communities

Chitragupta Puja – Rituals dedicated to Chitragupta – one who keeps accounts of good and bad deeds on earth.

Yama Dwitiya – dedicated to Yama

Vishwakarma Puja – Dedicated to Vishwakarma the divine architect of the universe