SIKHISM
November 2026 Hindu Festival Calendar: Diwali, Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali, Guru Nanak Jayanti and Other Important Dates
November 2026 features several important Hindu festivals, including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, Gujarati New Year, Bhai Dooj, Chhath Puja, Tulsi Vivah and Dev Diwali. The month also includes Rama Ekadashi, Masik Shivratri, Kartik Purnima and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Check the complete November 2026 Hindu festival calendar for important dates, religious significance and observances across India.
Indira had tears in eyes while watching Operation Blue Star aftermath footage: Sonia Gandhi
Sonia Gandhi shares insights from her memoir on her mother-in-law Indira Gandhi's feelings during Operation Blue Star. Indira was deeply affected by the violence and loss of life resulting from the siege at the Golden Temple. Despite her attempts to negotiate, Indira ordered military action when faced with an impending declaration of Khalistan. The operation resulted in considerable destruction and angered the Sikh community, leading to significant challenges for Indira.
November 2026 Festival List: From Dhanteras and Diwali to Chhath Puja, Dev Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti, check complete calendar of festivals and important dates
November 2026 Festival Calendar: November 2026 marks an important time for religious observances and celebrations across India. Significant festivals include Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj, among others. Devotees will partake in various traditional rituals during these festive occasions. Important celebrations such as Chhath Puja, Tulsi Vivah, and Guru Nanak Jayanti will also take place in this month. The article provides an overview of dates and significance for each festival.
November 2026 Kartik Purnima and Kartik Amavasya Dates: Tithi Timings, Rituals and Significance
As November 2026 begins, two important lunar observances in the Hindu calendar, Kartik Amavasya and Kartik Purnima, are approaching. Kartik Amavasya falls on November 8 and is associated with Diwali and Lakshmi Puja, while Kartik Purnima will be observed on November 24, coinciding with Dev Diwali and Guru Nanak Jayanti. Check the dates, tithi timings, rituals and religious significance of both observances, along with traditional practices followed across India.
Hindus who convert to another religion can't claim reservation: SC upholds Madras HC order on quota
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Tamil Nadu government's plea challenging a Madras High Court order on reservation for converts to Islam. The top court upheld the ruling that a person converting to Islam cannot claim reservation under the Backward Class category on the basis of conversion, stating that social backwardness cannot be transferred from the Hindu social order to a non-Hindu social order.
Converts from Hindu can't claim quota on previous status: SC
The Supreme Court ruled that converts from Hinduism cannot claim reservation benefits from their previous caste status. This decision followed a Tamil Nadu government's appeal against a Madras High Court judgment. The High Court had allowed such claims for Hindu converts to Islam from marginalized communities. However, the Supreme Court emphasized that conversion does not automatically confer membership in another backward-class community.
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'Massive blow to Congress' appeasement politics': BJP after Supreme Court's conversion ruling
The Supreme Court recently upheld a Madras High Court ruling on backward reservation benefits for converts. It stated that backwardness cannot be carried forward after converting to Islam. BJP hailed the judgement as a significant setback for the appeasement politics of opposition parties. The ruling specifically addresses that only Hindus, Sikhs, and Buddhists can be recognisaed under scheduled castes.
J&K deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary says chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should resign
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He accused the government of meeting protestors with brute force and pointed to the Constitutional rights to freedom of speech and protest. Choudhary also raised concerns on youth unemployment and opposed the Waqf Board’s proposed standardised themes for Friday sermons.
Equal dignity
At the heart of Sikhism lies a fundamental belief in equality among all human beings. Guru Nanak took a bold stand against societal norms that marginalized women, illuminating their rightful place as equals in both spirit and society. Sikh teachings celebrate women as empowered individuals, fully capable of leading and challenging the status quo.
Quote of the day by Guru Nanak: ‘Burn worldly love, rub the ashes and make ink of it, make the heart the pen…’
Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, taught that true wisdom lies within the heart, urging a move beyond material desires to find infinite truth. His verses, preserved in the Guru Granth Sahib, advocate for equality, compassion, and truthful living. A profound quote encourages transforming worldly attachments into timeless wisdom, emphasizing inner reflection and spiritual awakening for a life of purpose.
Bank holiday today for Guru Nanak Jayanti: Are banks open or closed today on November 5, 2025?
Banks across numerous Indian states are closed today, November 5, 2025, in observance of Guru Nanak Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Sikhism's founder. This holiday, along with Kartika Purnima and Rahas Purnima, impacts banking operations in states like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and New Delhi. Further bank closures are scheduled for November 6th and 7th due to regional festivals and elections.
Celebrating Guru Nanak Jayanti: The significance of Guru Nanak's birth in Sikhism
Sikhs worldwide are preparing to celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti on November 15th, marking the 555th birth anniversary of the first Sikh guru. The day commemorates Guru Nanak's teachings of equality, unity, and selfless service through prayers, communal meals (langar), processions, and community service.
Pakistan issues over 3,000 visas to Indian Sikhs to attend Guru Nanak Jayanti celebrations
The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has granted over 3,000 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for the Guru Nanak Dev birthday celebrations from November 14-23. Pilgrims will visit key Sikh shrines, including Dera Sahib, Panja Sahib, and Kartarpur Sahib, the final resting place of Guru Nanak.
Railways announces Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train tour covering revered sites of Sikhism
IRCTC is offering the tour package in three categories -- standard, superior and comfort. It will have a total capacity of 678 passengers, with majority in budget segment standard category.
Now Sikhism to be part of school curriculum in 2 US states
Utah and Mississippi became the 15th and 16th states in the US recently to include information about Sikhism, Sikh practices, and traditions in their social studies syllabi.
Karnataka Hijab ban: Not very fair to compare with practices in Sikhism, says SC
A bench of Justices Hemant Gupta and Sudhanshu Dhulia observed this after an advocate, appearing for one of the petitioners in the case, gave an example of Sikhism and turban.
Gurupurab: Guru Nanak Dev's 5 teachings that will change the way you look at life
According to Guru Nanak Dev, salvation occurs from the heart, spirit and soul and not from the pilgrimage.
UNGA fails to acknowledge violence against Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism: India
Addressing the UN General Assembly session on 'Culture of Peace' on Wednesday, First Secretary in India's Permanent Mission to the UN Ashish Sharma said there are “disconcerting trends” in the world of today.
India calls on UN member states' to condemn attacks on all religions
Bringing the attention to other religions, the Indian diplomat said, "This August body fails to acknowledge the rise of hatred and violence against Buddhism, Hinduism and Sikhism also."
PM Modi greets people on 'Parkash Purab' of Guru Ramdas
Guru Ramdas, whose birth anniversary celebrations are being marked Monday, was the fourth of the ten Gurus of Sikhism.
Sikhs raise $135,000 for awareness campaign in Yuba City
Yuba City is home to many gurdwaras in the Northern California region and is also known for its Sikh farming community which owns large farms of Almond, Peach and raisins.
India protests against 'negative, incorrect' Malaysian university module
"We also note the "utmost regret and deep remorse" conveyed by UTM on this incident and their assurance that such incident will not recur, a statement said.
PM underlines message of harmony on Guru Nanak Jayanti
"On Guru Nanak Jayanti, my greetings to everyone. Guru Nanak Dev's message of service, compassion and harmony inspire eternally," Modi tweeted.
Sant Chatwal to contribute $1 million to Sikh project in India
"The Guru Granth Sahib is not just for Sikhs. The project will help convey the message of the Guru Granth Sahib to everybody," Chatwal said.
Majority of Americans unaware about Sikh and Sikhism: Survey
A majority of Americans are unaware of what Sikhism is or what a Sikh looks like and this despite the country being home to more than half a million of them- Survey
Was never informed about re-conversions: Akal Takht
The supreme temporal body of the Sikhs Akal Takht today said it was never informed about the 're-conversion' of 128 people to Sikhism.
Barack Obama greets Sikhs on Guru Nanak Jayanti
"I want to congratulate our Sikh friends in the United States and around the world on the anniversary of the birth of the first Sikh Guru, Guru Nanak Dev Ji," Obama said
Creating a new turban legend: The Singh Project
British-Indian brothers Amit and Naroop Singh’s kickstarter campaign aims to highlight the Sikh identity and make it cool.
White House celebrates Gurpurab
White House celebrated birth anniversary of Guru Nanak, founder of Sikhism, in the presence of eminent Sikh-Americans from across the US.
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