26Oct
Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)
Major festivalCelebration of Krishna's victory over demon Narakasura
- Abhyanga snan (oil bath) before sunrise
- Lamps lit
Thursday, 26 October 2000
Today’s festivals
26Oct
Masik Shivaratri
VratMonthly Shiva worship night — fast and evening puja
- Night vigil
- Shiva puja
- Rudrabhishek
26Oct
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja)
Major festivalFestival of Lights — Lakshmi-Ganesha puja on Kartika Amavasya
- Lakshmi-Ganesha puja
- Fireworks
- Diyas
- Sweets exchange