The traditional Hindu aarti, "Om Jai Lakshmi Mata," is a devotional song praising Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. Commonly sung during Diwali and other auspicious occasions, it ...

This special report covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation on the occasion of Deepavali. The Prime Minister extended his heartfelt wishes to 140 crore Indians and their families ...

Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesha puja on October 20, 2025, offers a chance for devotees to seek blessings for prosperity and peace. The article details the puja vidhi, emphasizing house cleaning and adornment.

Ashtami Tithi begins at 12:24 PM on October 13, 2025, and ends at 11:09 AM on October 14, 2025. Ahoi Ashtami Shubh Muhurat: 5:53 PM to 7:08 PM. The star sighting time (Sanjh) is at 6:17 PM, and ...

‘I love snails and slugs! I just think they’re fascinating,’ says Jon Ablett, our Curator of Molluscs. ‘They’re an unnoticed part of our biodiversity, so it’s my mission to make people look around and ...

The Ahoi Ashtami fast is observed on the Ashtami tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day, women observe a waterless fast for the long life of their children. This year, mothers ...

Karwa Chauth 2025 will be celebrated on October 10. Married women fast from sunrise to moonrise for their husbands. Popular in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Karwa ...