30Oct
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Major festivalCelebration of Krishna's victory over demon Narakasura
- Abhyanga snan (oil bath) before sunrise
- Lamps lit
Thursday, 30 October 1997
Today’s festivals
30Oct
Masik Shivaratri
VratMonthly Shiva worship night — fast and evening puja
- Night vigil
- Shiva puja
- Rudrabhishek
30Oct
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Major festivalFestival of Lights — Lakshmi-Ganesha puja on Kartika Amavasya
- Lakshmi-Ganesha puja
- Fireworks
- Diyas
- Sweets exchange