Celebrations include bursting crackers, exchanging sweets, and festive gatherings. Maharashtra: Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra span five days, starting with Vasu Baras, where cows are worshipped.

Diwali is a widely celebrated festival in India. Abhyanga-Snana is a ritual followed in Maharashtra, which is an auspicious ceremonial bath taken before the sun rises for the day. It is seen as a ...

In Maharashtra, the vibrant celebration of Diwali kicks off with the auspicious ritual of ‘Vasu Baras’, a day dedicated to honouring cows. Following this, the state eagerly prepares to immerse ...

Diwali in North India marks return of Rama, in South it emphasises offerings to deities. Here's more on its celebrations in Bengal, Gujarat, Maharashtra etc It's that time of the year again when ...

Mumbai: Vishwa Hindu Parishad has announced a special campaign to clean and illuminate around 5,000 temples in Maharashtra and Goa ahead of Diwali festival. The campaign will be carried out on ...

In Maharashtra, Diwali begins on Govatsa Dwadashi, one day earlier, whereas in Gujarat, celebrations start two days in advance on Agyaras. Lakshmi Puja is performed in all states of India during ...

Diwali 2024: Diwali ... Though the festival is widely seen in Maharashtra, it is celebrated across the country and is known by different names across the states. In West Bengal, it is known ...

The Maharashtra Assembly polls are expected ... least 45 days before the new Legislative Assembly is formed. The festival of Diwali will end on November 3. Voting may take place in the second ...