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Diwali 2026: From Ayodhya’s sea of diyas to Goa’s fiery Narkasurs, India celebrates the festival in splendour
India celebrates Diwali on November 8 with spectacular displays of devotion and tradition, from lakhs of diyas illuminating Ayodhya’s Saryu ghats to giant Narkasur effigies burning in Goa. As families prepare for Lakshmi Puja, security is tightened, special trains ferry festive travellers and temples across Uttar Pradesh host elaborate celebrations.
Diwali 2026 Special Foods: 20+ Traditional Indian Sweets, Savoury Snacks and Regional Delicacies to Enjoy Today
Diwali 2026 is being celebrated today, November 8, with traditional sweets and savoury snacks adding flavour to the festivities. Explore popular Diwali favourites such as kaju katli, besan ladoo, gujiya, jalebi, chakli, namak pare and chivda, along with regional specialities from Maharashtra, Gujarat, North India and South India. Discover the festive foods enjoyed across the country.
Govardhan Puja 2026: How to Perform Puja at Home? Check Samagri, Step-by-Step Vidhi, Mantras and Gau Puja
Govardhan Puja 2026 will be celebrated on November 10, a day after Diwali, to commemorate Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to protect the people and cattle of Braj from heavy rainfall. Also known as Annakut Puja, the festival is observed through Govardhan worship, Gau Puja, Annakut Bhog and Krishna prayers. Know the puja vidhi, samagri, auspicious mantras, cow worship rituals and religious significance of this sacred Hindu festival.
Govardhan Puja 2026: November 9 or 10? Check the Correct Date, Annakut Muhurat and Krishna's Govardhan Hill Story
Govardhan Puja 2026 will be observed on November 10, with the morning Annakut Puja muhurat in New Delhi from 6:40 AM to 8:50 AM. Also known as Annakut and Giriraj Puja, the festival commemorates Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Braj from torrential rain sent by Lord Indra. Here is the date, puja timing, tithi, significance, rituals and the story behind the festival.
Govardhan Puja Kab Hai 2025: Check shubh muhurat, annakut ritual and why it's celebrate and what to do to please Giriraj ji
Govardhan Puja kab hai? Govardhan Puja 2025 on 22 October, a day of devotion that follows Diwali. The festival commemorates Lord Krishna’s divine act of lifting Govardhan Hill to protect the people of Gokul from Lord Indra’s fury. The celebration beautifully intertwines spirituality and nature, serving as a reminder of gratitude and harmony. Devotees observe sacred rituals such as Annakut and Govardhan Parikrama, reaffirming their faith and connection with the natural world.
Mathura: Banke Bihari temple's treasury opened after 54 years under strict arrangements
After 54 long years, the Banke Bihari temple treasury in Mathura has finally reopened, coinciding with the sacred celebration of Dhanteras on Saturday. This momentous occasion was marked by stringent security and adherence to court regulations, allowing only designated officials and committee members to witness the unveiling.
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For GenX, holidays a festive dip into culture, adventure
More Indians are planning trips around festivals, both domestically and internationally, seeking unique cultural experiences. There is a rise in advanced bookings for major festivals, with festival tourism driving year-round travel demand and contributing to the overall economic impact.
Delhi's PM2.5 levels up by 13% on Diwali night this year: Report
New Delhi's PM2.5 levels on Diwali night reached 603 g/m³, a 13% rise from previous years, with increased nitrogen dioxide levels due to heavy traffic. Unlike past trends, pollution decreased rapidly the next day, aided by warm conditions and efficient natural ventilation. More farm fires and a change in wind direction also contributed to the pollution levels.
Pre-Diwali shopping, Diljit concert cause traffic snarls in Delhi
Traffic in New Delhi faced major disruptions on Sunday due to heavy rush in markets ahead of Diwali and back-to-back concerts by Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh. Significant congestion was observed near Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, as well as on major roads like Mathura Road, BP Marg, and stretches in northwest Delhi.
When is Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan, Bhai Dooj 2024: Here are all five festival dates along with shubh muhurat
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is a five-day celebration starting on Dhanteras and ending on Bhai Dooj. Key days include Lakshmi Puja on the new moon day, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Each day has specific rituals, worship practices, and auspicious timings for performing them. This year's dates and timings are provided.
Govardhan Puja: The day when India worships Lord Krishna in his childlike avatar
Also known as ‘Annakut’ or ‘Annakoot’ (meaning, the mountain of food’ in Sanskrit), Govardhan Puja is a significant Vaishnavite (the devotees of Lord Krishna) festival which is observed to celebrate Lord Krishna in his childlike avatar.
Mathura admin bans firecrackers in red, yellow zones around Krishna Janmasthan Temple
The office of the city magistrate said in view of the security of the Krishna Janmasthan and Shahi Eidgah, like previous years, this year too, firecracker shops would not be allowed to be set up in the red and yellow zones of the temple and the mosque.
When is Govardhan Puja in 2022: Date, muhurat time and significance
The year's final solar eclipse occurs on October 25, the day after Diwali. Many sections of the country will be able to see the partial solar eclipse.
Delhi's air quality remains 'very poor' post-Diwali, but AQI better than last 3 years
According to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting And Research the overall air quality of the national capital is in the higher-end of 'very poor' category today. The highest impact of firecracker emissions is expected to be moderate.
After Deepostav and Rangotsav, Yogi government decks up Mathura for Krishnaotsav
UP has sought the help of an event management company to organise first edition of Krishnaotsav during August 23-25, on a 4.3-acre Ramlila ground near Krishna Janambhoomi temple.
From Mathura to Ladhak: Top destinations to help you make the most of the Independence Day extended weekend
Janamashtami celebrations in Mathura this year will be an eight-day extravaganza.
Tourists show monumental love for monument to love
A record 1.61million foreign tourists visited Agra in the past year, up almost 19% from 2016 when the growth was just over 1%, Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department figures show.
Yogi Adityanath government to celebrate 'rangotsav' in Mathura and Barsana
In Ayodhya last year, the government had similarly organised a 'Deepotsav', or festival of lights, on the occasion of Diwali.
Yogi Adityanath government proposes Lord Rama statue on Saryu River
The statue will be installed only after clearance from the National Green Tribunal, Principal Secretary Tourism Awanish Awasthi said.
Delhi's air quality plunges to 'severe' category
SAFAR recorded the level of respirable pollutants, PM 2.5 and PM 10, at 283 and 517 micrograms per cubic metre respectively around 8 PM, violating the safe limits
Poll-bound UP to get nine more trains shortly
Catering to the growing demand, Railways is also planning to extend the service of Kamayani Express between Lokmanya Tilak Terminus and Varanasi to Jaunpur in UP.
Air quality in Delhi drops as Diwali festivities kick in
Delhi's air quality witnessed a gradual regression on Diwali due to bursting of fireworks, with few areas of the city recording 'critical' level of pollution.
Pollution level to be 'severe' during Diwali: MeT
The meteorological department has cautioned that pollution level during Diwali night is expected to be "severe" due to bursting of firecrackers.
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation to conduct 12-day Bharat Darshan special tour
The tour package costs Rs. 9,940 per person. According to a release here, the special train, with sleeper class coaches, carries only tourists.
Dhokla gets a Michelin makeover for PM Modi's dinner with CEOs in US
The meal he's hosting for CEOs of Fortune 500 companies at the Waldorf Astoria in New York on September 24 is no different.
Widows of Vrindavan pledge to keep Yamuna clean this Diwali
Earlier treated as "inauspicious", they were not allowed to take part in rituals, till NGO Sulabh International took a keen interest in their upliftment.
Elderly widows from Vrindavan make 'rakhis' for PM
Elderly widows from Mathura to celebrate this Rakshabandhan' festival in a special way as they will send handcrafted 'rakhis' and sweets to PM.
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