Naraka Chaturdasi, or Narak Chaturdashi, is associated with the Deepavali or Diwali celebrations. Naraka Chaturdasi 2023 date is November 12. In South India , Naraka Chaturdasi is observed on the Deepavali day. In North India , it is observed a day before Diwali on the Choti Diwali day. Naraka Chaturdasi day celebrates the victory of Lord Krishna over Demon Naraka (Narakasura or Narakasuran). It must be noted here that in certain years  Diwali in South India is celebrated a day before the celebrations in North India . The legend for celebrating Diwali in North India is based on the return of Lord Ram from exile to Ayodhya. But in South India the legend is Krishna defeating demon Naraka with the help of Satyabhama. Note - This Legend is based on Oral Tradition in South India which is narrated as the story of Deepavali. The story is different from the one found in Srimad Bhagavad Purana. As per Bhagavad Purana, Narakasura is killed by Sri Krishna using his Sudarshana

Choti Diwali is observed on previous day of the main Diwali festival in North India . It is observed the day after Dhanteras. Choti Diwali 2023 date is November 11. The day is usually meant for making the final preparations for Diwali. Rangoli designs and Diwali gifts are purchased on the day. Usually Narak Chaturdashi is observed during Choti Diwali in South India . Narak Chaturdashi is when Diwali is observed in South India. On the Choti Diwali day, women decide on the Rangoli pattern to be drawn for Diwali. All the items needed for Lakshmi puja are gathered on the day. Hanuman Puja, Kali Chaudas and Abhyang Snan are observed on the day.

Rohini Natchathiram Palangal 2023 for Rishabam or Vrushabham Rasi born people. These predictions are based on Tamil astrology. As per Rohini natchathiram palan, Rohini Natchathiram pada 1 Rishabam or Vrushabha Rashi people will need to be careful about finance and property dealings. Rohini Natchathiram pada 2 (Rishabam or Vrushabham born people) born people will be offered good job and there will be promotion for your hard work. Rohini Natchathiram pada 3 Rishabam or Vrushabham born will face some serious health issues. There is a high chance of accident. Rohini Natchathiram pada 4 Rishabam or Vrushabham born people will face career problems. There will sudden loss of job. Good months are April, August, September and December 2023. February, March, July and October 2023 are bad months. January, May, June and November 2023 will be stagnant period with not much gain. Rohini Natchathiram born people will see in change in fortune during the later part of 2023. During the first six month

Diwali marks the end of a lunar year in traditional Hindu calendar followed in Gujarat. New Year begins on the day after Diwali. In 2023, Diwali is on November 12 and Gujarati New Year is on November 14. Vikram Samvat 2080 begins on the day. Diwali and New Year is considered the most auspicious period in an year especially for business community. The Hindu calendar followed in Gujarat is also known as Vikram Calendar, or Vikram Samvat, and a month is calculated from the day after no moon or Amavasya to next Amavasya. The first month in a Gujarati Calendar is the Kartik month. Certain business communities begin the new financial year from the day. They open new account books on the day. In the Hindu calendar popularly used in North India the year begins with  Chaitra Shukla Pratipada (March – April) . In this calendar also, the current year is 2080. You may also like to read Hindu New Year - Different New Year Dates in Hindu Religion Diwali Festival Guide

Engagement is one of the most important ceremonies before marriage. Here are the May 2023 good dates for engagement or sagai as per Hindu religion panchang and calendar. Please note that the dates are based on Indian standard time. Engagement Dates in May 2023 – Sagai in Hindu Religion May 2 May 3 May 4 May 7 May 9 May 10 May 11 May 12 May 15 May 16 May 21 May 22 May 29 and May 30

Mirugasirisham Natchathiram Palangal 2023 for Rishabam or Vrushabham Rasi and Mithuna Rasi born people. These predictions are based on Tamil astrology. As per Mirugasirisham natchathiram palan, Mirugasirisham Natchathiram pada 1 Rishabam or Vrushabham Rasi born people will face some tough situations in life and a secret of yours will be exposed. Mirugasirisham Natchathiram pada 2 Rishabam or Vrushabha Rasi born people should be careful about money matters. There will be some career problems. Mirugasirisham Natchathiram pada 3 Rishabam or Vrushabham Rasi born will have to work hard for success. There will be difficulty at workplace and in finding new job. Mirugasirisham Natchathiram pada 4 Rishabam or Vrushabham Rasi born people will face relationship issues. Romance related matters will cause anger and frustration. Good months are January, April, August, October and December 2023. February, May, June and July 2023 are bad months. March, September and November 2023 will be both good an

Dates of important upcoming festivals and fasting associated with Hinduism in November 2022 – based on major Hindu calendars and Panchang used in India. The festivals, Vrats and ritual days are based on Indian Standard Time (IST). Hindu Vrat – Fasting - Festivals November 2022 November 1 – Gopashtami November 2 – Akshaya Navami – Kushmanda Navami – Amla Navami November 2 – Jagadhatri Puja In Bengal November 4 – Prabodhini Ekadasi November 5 – Chaturmas Ends November 5 – Pradosh Vrat - Ksheerabdi Dwadasi  November 5 – Tulsi Vivah – Bhishma Panchak begins November 7 – Vaikuntha Chaturdashi upvaas November 7 – Vaikuntha Chaturdashi November 7 – Purnima Vrat November 7 – Raas purnima November 7 – Dev Diwali November 7 – Tripurari Purnima November 8 – Purnima or full moon day November 9 – Margashirsh Month/Aghan Month begins in North India calendars  November 12 – Sankashti Ganesh Chaturthi Vrat – Moonrise time is at 8:59 PM November 16 – Kal Bhairav Ashtami - Kal

New Year in Gujarat is celebrated on the day after Diwali and it is known as Hindu Vikram New Year. Vikram Year 2080 begins on November 14, 2023 and is also referred as Vikram Samvatsar and Hindu New Year in the respective regions. Vikram Year is the first day of the financial New Year in North India and the New Year begins on this day in Gujarat as per traditional Hindu Gujarati calendar. Auspicious time for puja, openings and new beginnings on November 14, 2023 are from 8:38 AM to 1:46 PM.  The Hindu calendar followed in Gujarat is also known as Vikram Calendar, or Vikram Samvat, and a month is calculated from new moon to Amavasya or no moon. Vikram Era was started in 57 BC by Emperor Vikramaditya as a commemoration of his victory upon the Shaks. This victory took place at Ujjain , one among the four places associated with Kumbh Mela. This Hindu calendar is also known as Vikram Samvat and begins with the Month Kartik or Kartak in Gujarat . Gujarati New Year is

Yam Deep Daan Puja is observed on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha or waxing phase of moon in Ashwin month. Here is brief idea on how to do or perform the puja. Please note that puja process might slightly vary in some regions. The day usually falls two days before Diwali. Materials required for Yam Deep Daan Puja 13 lamps preferably made of wheat flour – if this is not possible then one can use small clay lamps. Oil (gingely or til oil is preferred) Flowers Other materials that you use in daily puja. How to do or perform Yam Deep Dan Puja? Purify oneself by taking bath in the evening. Offer prayers to Ganesha. 13 lamps are made and flowers are offered to them. You can say your prayers. Lamps made of wheat flour are then taken outside the house. They are placed outside the house, facing southwards (direction of Yama), in the evening. Prayers are then offered to Yama. This mantra is to be chanted after lighting the lamp: mrutyunaa paashadand

Many Hindus look for auspicious and good date to move into rented house. Below are the auspicious dates in January 2023 to shift or move into rented home, flat or apartment. Please note that these are not actual grah pravesh dates. It is just good dates to make a quick move into a new home. January 2023 Good Date to Shift or Move into Rented House January 1 January 3 good time move into rented house after 4:40 PM January 4 January 5 January 13 good time shift to rented house till 6:00 PM January 14 January 17 good time move into rented house after 6:55 PM January 18 good time shift to rented house till 5:00 PM January 22 January 24 January 26 January 27 January 28 good time move into rented house till 8:30 AM January 31

Krishna Janmashtami festival is an important day at Kamakhya Devi temple. Manani puja is performed at night at the Maha peetha of Devi Kamakhya with naivedya and boli puja. The puja is performed at midnight on Sri Krishna Jayanti day. The bhog or food offering consists of several fruits, sweets including payash. There are no sacrifice on Janmashtami day. The temple is opened after the midnight puja for darshan and payash is distributed to devotees as Prasad.

Arudra or Thiruvathirai Natchathiram Palangal 2023 for Mithuna Rasi born people. These predictions are based on Tamil astrology. As per Thiruvathirai natchathiram palan, Thiruvathirai Natchathiram pada 1 born Mithuna Rashi born people will make gains through property sale, stocks, lottery and games. Thiruvathirai or Arudra Natchathiram pada 2 Mithuna Rashi born people will face career and financial difficulties. Thiruvathirai or Arudra Natchathiram pada 3 born Mithuna Rashi born will have to show flexibility in relationships. There will be some tough situations due to opposite sex. Thiruvathirai or Arudra Natchathiram pada 4 Mithuna Rasi born people will be cheated in career or financial matters. Good months are February, April, August, and December 2023. January, March, July and November 2023 are bad months. May, June, September and October 2023 will be both good and bad. You will feel satisfied with you work during the first quarter of the year and patience and flexible approach w

Diwali is also the time for performing important pujas like Lakshmi puja and also pujas are performed on Dhantaru and New Year. Here are the Diwali Puja Time and Muhurat Time for 2023 for Dhanteras or Dhanvantari Puja, Lakshmi Puja and New Year puja. All time based on India Standard Time. Dhantaru or Dhanteras Puja Time November 10, 2023 Morning: From 6:51 AM to 11:00 AM Noon: From 12:00 PM to 1:46 PM Evening: From 5:35 PM to 6:23 PM Night: From 9:23 PM to 11:00 PM  Lakshmi Puja on November 12, 2023 from sunset on November 12 to midnight in  North Indian, East and South India Calendars . 5:59 PM evening to 8:33 PM on November 12  and  1:58 AM on November 13 to 3:34 AM on November 13 in Calendars in  western parts of India (Maharashtra, North Karnataka and Goa) Gujarati Calendar Time for Lakshmi Puja on November 12 Morning: From 9:37 AM to 12:24 PM on November 12 Noon: From 1:47 PM to 3:10 PM on November 12 Evening: From 5:55 PM to 10:46 PM on November 12 Midnight: From 2:0

Dreaming of my kid drowning is a warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means accident to a younger member of the family. It also means happening of misfortune that could have been easily averted had you been alert and careful. Dreams of my kid drowning and you are not seen in the dream means kids creating some kind of serious problems when you are not around. Dream of my kid drowning and you are seen in the dream means anger or carelessness resulting in some kind of accident. The dream also means you will not to do something needful at the right and this causing a tragedy. Dreaming of my kid drowning and it is an unknown place means vacation or picnic turning out to be a disaster. Dream of my kid drowning and you see other people in the dream mean you will face death in the family. Please note that usually the dream of my kid drowning is seen after reading, hearing or seeing about a similar accident. Such dreams have not value as it is a reflection of

Dhantrayodashi is the first day of the traditional five-day Diwali festival. The ritual is also known as Dhanteras. Dhantrayodashi 2023 date is November 10. It is observed on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of moon) in Ashwin month. The corresponding month in North Indian calendar is Kartik Month. The word ‘Dhan’ means wealth and the day is of great significance to the business community. Shops and business establishments are decorated on the day. Rangoli designs associated with Goddess Lakshmi are drawn. Dhanteras is observed elaborately by some Hindu communities. Small footprints symbolizing the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi are drawn around houses. Women make it a point to by new utensils and invest in gold or silver on the day. A diya is kept burning throughout the night. Lamps are also lit during night around the house to drive away evil spirits. Special dishes are prepared and offered to Goddess Lakshmi on the day. Dhanvan

Dreaming of my jaw locked is bad omen as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means soon you will witness something untoward or crime but you will be forced to keep quiet out of fear. Dreams of your jaw locked also means there will be sudden health issues. It is also a sign of deterioration of relationships and you will remain silent. Dream of my jaw locked and you are seen struggling in the dream without getting any help means sudden problems related muscles. It also means you will face a health issue and you will be unable to call for help or get help. Dreaming of my jaw locked and there are other people in the dream means you will be shamed in public and will be forced to keep quiet to help someone. Dreams of my jaw locked and it is at an unknown place means remaining silent to take advantage of some situation.

O scorcher of thy foes, those who have no faith in this dharma do not attain to Me, but return to the path of rebirth and death. (Gita Chapter IX verse 3). Those who have no faith in this dharma, in this religion that teaches about the immortality of the Soul; those who believe that the body is all there is of man; those atheists who do not believe in any higher power (call it what you please); those who are sinful, unlawful and full of passion — they do not attain me when they pass out of this life. They return again and again to this world till they change their ways and beliefs. We have seen that where our heart is and our thought, love and attachment are, there we go because our thoughts are the forerunners, and we have to follow them. Therefore those who do not believe in a life hereafter, who think that there is no soul whose welfare need give them the least concern, who think there is no absolute Being to aspire after — they come back to earth. For in this world all their ho

Dreaming of quitting my job is both positive and negative sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will make some important decisions regarding career in near future. It also means change in technology or management will result in you quitting job. Dreams of quitting my job also mean you will decide to change job for a better future. It also means new job offer at a desired place or a desired position. Dream of quitting my job and you wake up scared or crying or sad means you will make poor decisions. It also means acting in haste. It also means you will be confused about making an important decision regarding your career pretty soon. Dreaming of quitting my job and you are not seen in the dream means you will soon decide to go to a new city or town for better career prospects. Dreams of quitting my job and there are other people in the dream or commotion means fights at workplace. It also means anger and frustration causing harm. It also means you will d

Dreaming of losing my job is warning sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will face some problems in career. It also means you will face problems in money matters. Dreams of losing my job also mean you will face unexpected problems in life especially due to jealous people or enemies. Dream of losing my job and you are regretting in the dream means taking unwanted risk in near future. It also means carelessness, overconfidence and making poor decisions. Dreams of losing my job and you are not seen in the dream means in your absence your enemies will create problems at the workplace. Dreaming of losing my job and you see other people in the dream sudden problems at workplace due to poor management or change in technology. Dream of losing my job and you are seen alone in the dream there will no help when you require it most. It also means someone you trusted will cheat on you.

Dreaming of my old job is a positive sign as per dream meaning and interpretation. The dream means you will be invited back to an old workplace. It also means people who had once not supported you will realize your value and will call you back. Dreams of my old job also means get together, marriage or awards in near future. Dream of my old job and you do not see yourself in the dream means you will make attempts to take back your old job. It also means you might get a fresh offer from on old place of work. It also means renewed interest in a field you had worked earlier on. Dreams of old job and you are present in the dream means return back to old ways. It also means you will hear news about someone you had worked with and this might cause some kind of disturbance. Dreaming of old job and you wake up happy it is a sign of progress and new opportunity. Dream of old and you wake up unhappy or terrified means an old problem will come back to haunt you. It also means problems in a

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, 29 October 2022 – It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 10:28 AM on October 29. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 8:14 AM on October 30. (Time applicable in all north, south and eastern parts of India. All time based on India Standard Time.  Good – Auspicious time on October 29, 2022 as per Hindu Calendar – There is no good and auspicious time on the entire day.  Nakshatra  – Jyeshta or Kettai or Triketta nakshatra till 12:05 PM on October 29. Then onward it is Mool or Moolam nakshatra till 10:34 AM on October 30. (Time applicable in north, south and eastern parts of India).  In western parts of India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, north Karnataka and so