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What Is the Mystery Behind Applying Diya Kajal on Diwali? The Old Belief Explained

Diwali is celebrated on Amavasya, the new-moon night of the Hindu month of Kartik. While most people associate the festival with worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, lighting lamps and welcoming prosperity, certain households also observe an unusual custom involving kajal. In this tradition, women collect the black soot deposited by an oil…

MyLifeXP · Nov 9

Why Does Bihar Worship Goddess Kali on Diwali Night?

While homes across much of India glow with lamps and families worship Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali night, a different scene unfolds in the Mithila region of Bihar. Here, devotees gather to worship Goddess Kali, and the famous Shyama Mai Temple in Darbhanga becomes a centre of grand celebrations. But why…

MyLifeXP · Nov 4

Diwali 2026: Is It on November 8 or 9? Know the Truth

Diwali in 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8, not November 9. The confusion comes from the fact that the Amavasya tithi continues into the afternoon of November 9. However, Lakshmi Puja is traditionally performed on the evening when Amavasya coincides with Pradosh Kaal. That is why November 8…

MyLifeXP · Nov 3

Pithori Amavasya 2026 Guide: Right Date, Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance

Have you ever heard someone call the same Amavasya by different names? That is quite common with Pithori Amavasya. In some parts of India, people know it as Pithori Amavasya. Some call it Bhadrapada Amavasya, while others know it as Kushotpatini Amavasya. In Maharashtra, this day is also connected with…

MyLifeXP · Sep 8

What the Hindu Lunar Calendar Actually Tracks That the Solar Calendar Entirely Misses

The Solar Calendar Counts. The Lunar Calendar Qualifies.Every date on the Gregorian calendar marks a position: how far Earth has travelled around the Sun since January 1st. That's useful. It keeps harvests, tax filings, and train schedules in order. But it tells you nothing about the quality of a given…

Times Life · Aug 30

Hariyali Amavasya 2026 Date: Is it on August 11 or 12? Check shubh muhurat, snan-daan time and why this Savan Amawas is special

Hariyali Amavasya Kab Hai 2026: Hariyali Amavasya, also known as Sawan Amavasya, will be observed on August 12, 2026, while Sawan Shivratri falls on August 11. The day is considered significant for snan-daan, Pitru tarpan, prayers and charity, and is closely associated with greenery and nature during the monsoon season.…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Why Does Sawan Start on Different Dates in North and South India?

Every year, as the holy month of Sawan begins, one question leaves many devotees confused. Why do people in North India and South India celebrate Sawan on different dates when they worship the same Lord Shiva? At first, it may seem unusual, but the answer lies in ancient Hindu calendar…

MyLifeXP · Jul 25

Darsha Amavasya 2026: Know the Date, Muhurat and Rituals

Darsha Amavasya is a very important day in Hindu Panchang. It is the first day of the new phase of the moon, the day when the moon is not visible in the sky. Many people offer prayers to their ancestors on no moon night. Keeping a fast, and donating food,…

MyLifeXP · Jul 14

Somvati Amavasya 2026: Date, timings, significance, do's and don'ts to seek ancestors' blessings

In 2026, Somvati Amavasya falls on June 15, a highly auspicious day for ancestor worship and devotion to Lord Shiva. Devotees will observe fasts, perform rituals like Pitru Tarpan, and engage in charitable acts to seek blessings for peace and prosperity. The day also encourages spiritual activities and avoiding inauspicious…

The Economic Times · Jun 15

Somvati Amavasya 2026 date: Is it on June 14 or 15? Check fasting do's and don'ts, holy dip, charity shubh muhurat

Somvati Amavasya 2026 Mein Kab Hai: Somvati Amavasya in June 2026 falls on Monday, June 15. This auspicious occasion is dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees will perform holy bathing and charitable activities during Brahma Muhurta. Special Yogas like Sarvarth Siddhi Yoga are also expected. The day…

The Economic Times · Jun 12