Diwali, a popular festival for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, is celebrated on the Amavasya, or new moon day, of the month of Kartik in the traditional Indian lunar calendar, which typically ...

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In Hinduism, Goddess Lakshmi is revered as the deity of wealth, prosperity, and abundance. When Maa Lakshmi is pleased, the household prospers and flourishes. To seek her blessings, devotees perform ...

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In Sanatan Dharma, the month of Pausha holds deep spiritual significance, marked by several important fasts and festivals.

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(The Conversation) — This year Diwali, a popular festival for Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs, will be celebrated on Oct. 24, the Amavasya, or new moon day, of the month of Kartik in the ...