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Kartik Amavasya

In Indian traditions, the new moon day of Kartik month is considered very important. On this day, the important festival of Diwali is also celebrated with great enthusiasm all over India.

Gujarati New Year

People of different regions and communities in India celebrate New Year according to their beliefs. India's western state of Gujarat also celebrates its own new year. The new year of Gujaratis begins on the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik.

Vikram Samvat

When you hear Gujaratis saying 'Nutan Varshabhinandan' or 'Saal Mubarak' in their language, you know they are busy celebrating their new year. On this day children light firecrackers on the streets, and people visit temples to seek the blessings of the Lord.

Gowardhan Puja

Every festival in India is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and devotion. One such festival is Diwali. It is a very big festival for the people of Hindu religion. However, Diwali is a five-day festival, of which one day is dedicated to Govardhan Puja.

Bhai Dooj

There is a unique understanding between a brother and a sister. They are each other's best friends, protectors and admirers as well as sharers of each other's secrets. Along with this, the most important thing is that they also love each other selflessly.

Labh Pancham

The last day of Diwali or Deepawali celebrations is celebrated as the festival of Labh Panchami or known as Labh Pancham in the state of Gujarat. According to ancient beliefs, the festival of Labh Panchami falls every year on the Panchami (5th day) of the 'Shukla Paksha' (waxing phase of the moon) in the traditional Gujarati calendar month of Kartik.

Chhath Puja

India is a country of festivals and cultural events, which are celebrated with joy and enthusiasm throughout the year in different parts of the country. Chhath Puja is one of the most important festivals celebrated a week after Diwali.

Gopa Ashtami

The festival of Gopashtami is celebrated on the Ashtami of Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik. This year the festival of Gopashtami will be celebrated on 1 November. The maximum pomp of this festival takes place in Mathura, Vrindavan and other Braj regions. Once Lord Indra got angry and started raining heavily in Braj.

Akshaya Navami

The Navami falling in the Shukla Paksha of the month of Kartik is celebrated as Akshaya Navami. It is also known as Amla Navami. According to our religious texts, this festival is celebrated two days before Devuthani Gyaras.

Devutthana Ekadashi

Dev Uthani Gyaras fast is prepared by smearing the pot of basil with cow dung or ochre. After worshiping Shri Ganesha and Panchang, the Tulsi marriage ceremony is performed.

Bhishma Panchak

In Indian traditions, the five days of Bhishma Panchak have been described as very auspicious. By the way, whenever there is any Panchak, it is said that no auspicious work should be done. However, Bhishma Panchak is the only Panchak which is said to be auspicious.

Tulsi Vivah

According to mythological traditions, Tulsi marriage is said to be very important. In most places this day is known as Devuthani Gyaras. According to mythology, it is believed that on this day Lord Vishnu wakes up after a long sleep of four months.

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi

Vaikuntha Chaturdashi is considered a sacred day in Indian traditions, which is celebrated a day before Kartik Purnima. Chaturdashi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik is also considered holy for the devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva, as both the deities have a deep connection with Vaikuntha Chaturdarshi.

Vishweshwara Vrat

Many fasts have been mentioned in our Puranas, in which great glory of Vishweshwar Vrat has also been told. Let us tell you that Trinetra Lord Shiva is known by the name of Vishweshwar. This auspicious day of Vishweshwar Vrat falls on the same day as Pradosh Vrat.

Dev Diwali

Similar to Diwali, the festival of Dev Diwali is also celebrated in Sanatan Dharma. This shorter version of Diwali, Dev Diwali, is celebrated on the full moon day following the actual festival of Diwali.

Guru Nanak Jayanti

Guru Nanak proved to be the founder of Sikhism. Sikhism can be called the most modern religion in the world. Guru Nanak Dev Ji (guru nanak dev) is the first Sikh Guru, whose divine principles led to the establishment of Sikhism.

Kartik Purnima

The Kartik month of the Hindu calendar has been described as very important in our scriptures. Every single day of this there is some or the other festival. The most important of these is Kartik Purnima.

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