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Laxmi Puja. It is believed that during this time, Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, emerged from the milky ocean when gods and demons were churning it. To seek her blessings, people perform various rituals to honor the Goddess. The ritual is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, who symbolizes wealth, success, and good fortune. It is believed that performing this puja brings prosperity and luck for the coming year.

Lakshmi Puja to honor the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This main event follows Dhanteras and will precede Bhai Dooj, with each day bearing its own rituals.

Diwali 2024, Meta AI is offering users a fun, customizable way to send festive greetings through WhatsApp AI-generated stickers. Diwali, celebrated on October 31 this year according to the Drik Panchang, symbolizes the victory of good over evil, commemorated by Lord Ram’s return to Ayodhya. This year, many people away from home are taking advantage of AI features to send unique, personalized greetings to loved ones.

Dhanteras, which marks the start of Diwali, was celebrated. Better tax structure for these products and strong returns in the recent past prompted investors to buy gold and silver ETFs on that day, considered auspicious for buying precious metals. The combined turnover of gold and silver ETFs stood at ₹428 crore on October 29 as against ₹89 crore on the eve of Dhanteras last year. While gold ETF volumes surged from ₹65 crore to ₹236 crore, silver volumes jumped from ₹23.6 crore to ₹191.6 crore. ETFs are bought and sold like listed stocks.

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Stay tuned for Diwali related updatesDiwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Markets aglow in Odisha's capital as people step out with fervour and enthusiasm for the festival.Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: In Goa, people celebrate Diwali by building huge effigies of Narkasur, which symbolisesvictory of good over evil. The footage is from Panaji.Diwali 2024 LIVE Updates: Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced changes in last train service timings.

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Deepotsava since the installation of Ram Lalla in the newly built temple. Words like “Amazing, Youthful, Opulent, Dynamic, Heavenly, Yellow glow, and Admirable” barely capture the city's vibrant spirit as it welcomed devotees and tourists for this year’s historic festivities. Wednesday’s celebration marked the achievement of two Guinness World Records, set by the Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department, Ayodhya District Administration, and Saryu Arti Samiti. Ayodhya broke the record for the largest display of oil lamps, with 2,512,585 diyas lighting up the banks of the Saryu River. The second record saw 1,121 people performing ‘diya’ rotations simultaneously in a grand aarti, showcasing Ayodhya’s unity in devotion. Deepotsava, a five-day festival, commemorates Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after his 14-year exile and has grown in both cultural significance and tourism appeal. Since 2017, Ayodhya has transformed, drawing millions annually. Local businesses thrived as visitors flooded the city, with new hotels and nighttime activities enhancing Ayodhya’s vibrancy.

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Prince William and Princess Kate are reportedly planning to host a “rival Christmas party” at Anmer Hall, their home on the Sandringham estate, according to The Daily Beast. Unlike the Royal Family's formal celebrations traditionally held at Sandringham House, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are said to embrace a casual atmosphere with Kate’s parents, Mike and Carole Middleton, joining them. This year’s festivities come amid health concerns, as King Charles and Princess Kate both announced cancer diagnoses earlier in 2024. Also Read: Lioness Season 2: See Episode 3 release date, time, plot and where to watch

This was not the King's first visit to the 'SOUKYA', International Holistic Centre at Samethanahalli. He celebrated his 71st birthday here in 2019. It is run by Dr Issac Mathai, who is among the few individuals from India invited to attend his coronation as the UK's King on May 6 last year. «The couple underwent therapeutic yoga, enjoyed a strictly vegetarian diet with eggs. They underwent rejuvenative treatment, which also included meditation and therapies,» an official at the facility said. «The King received wellness treatment, including Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Naturopathy.»

Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday will celebrate unity. Union Defence minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing Museum of Valour and unveiling of Desh Ka Vallabh, the statue of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Tawang. Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh will also attend the programme. Chief minister Pema Khandu stated in X, “The heroic deed of Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing, who bravely led an expedition in February 1951 to bring Indian administration in Tawang, has no parallel in human history. What 'Iron Man' Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel did as India's first Home Minister by integrating several princely states into the country leaves us forever indebted to him I on behalf of the people of Arunachal Pradesh heartily welcome Hon Defence Minister @rajnathsingh ji on the pious land of dawn-lit mountains. The inauguration of Major Ralengnao Bob Khathing Museum of Valour and unveiling of Desh Ka Vallabh, the statue of Bharat Ratna Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Tawang, by him in the august presence of Hon'ble Manipur CM Shri @NBirenSingh ji and other dignitaries will be cherished by us for ages to come.” Khandu last minth said that ‘Tawang, in fact, is the last gift to the nation by the first Home Minister of the country, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel’ while expressing regret that the fact was lost in history.

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Diwali celebrations at the US Embassy in New Delhi, US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti embraced the festive spirit by dancing to the popular Hindi song «Tauba, Tauba». The embassy was beautifully decorated for the occasion, reflecting the cultural exchange between India and the United States. Garcetti’s dance, captured in a video shared by the embassy, quickly garnered attention online, with netizens appreciating his lighthearted engagement with Indian culture. The Ambassador looked dapper dressed in a fawn-coloured kurta, which he teamed up with a crimson scraf. Meanwhile, the White House also hosted its Diwali celebration, recognizing the contributions of Indian Americans to the strengthening of the US-India relationship. Eric Garcetti praised the event and emphasized the importance of Diwali and the role of Indian Americans in deepening bilateral ties. In a post on X, he expressed gratitude for the festival, stating that it symbolizes light, peace, and prosperity spreading across the world.

Indian equity markets will remain open for trading on Thursday, October 31, despite many celebrating the festival of lights, Diwali, on that day. However, the markets will observe a holiday on November 1, Friday, although they will briefly open for Muhurat Trading. According to Hindu Calendar and Panchang, Deepawali is celebrated on Amavasya Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik and media reports suggest that the Amavasya Tithi will prevail on October 31, 2024.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As World Savings Day is celebrated, a pressing concern comes to the forefront—household savings rates in India are declining amid tough economic realities. According to the National Account Statistics 2024 from the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), net household savings dropped a massive ₹9 trillion over the three years leading to FY23, now standing at ₹14.16 trillion.

White House hosted a Diwali celebration, honouring Indian Americans' contributions to the «US-India bond.» US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti praised the event and highlighted the significance of Diwali and Indian Americans' invaluable contributions. Garcett shared a post on X and wrote, «What a beautiful celebration of Diwali at the @WhiteHouse! As we celebrate the journey of light, we also honor the invaluable contributions of Indian Americans who deepen the #USIndia bond.» «From New Delhi to D.C., may the light of Diwali illuminate every corner of the world and spread the message of peace and prosperity #CelebrateWithUS #HappyDiwali.» the post added.

Freak Off parties with an exception for really tall ones, a party planner told the New York Post. She revealed she kept a scale in her car to ensure no female guest weighed more than 140 pounds as Diddy was very particular about the weight of the women. «The girls had to be young and hot, so I always had a scale nearby in case I needed to make sure. The number of 140 pounds, but if a girl was really tall, there was a little bit of discretion involved,» she said.

Diwali 2024, an auspicious celebration for Hindus worldwide, will be observed with great enthusiasm both in India and in communities around the globe, including the United States. This festival of lights will be marked by gatherings in community centers, temples, and homes, where families and friends come together to celebrate with traditional sweets, music, and cultural performances. Observed on the 15th day of the month of Kartik in the Hindu lunisolar calendar, Diwali typically falls in October or November. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on Thursday, October 31, 2024. This day commemorates the return of Lord Rama and Mata Sita to Ayodhya after vanquishing the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and marking the end of their 14-year exile.

New York City schools will close on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival, Diwali. This marks the first time the city's schools have recognised the holiday. «This year Diwali is special. For the first time in the history of New York City, schools will be closed on Friday, November 1 for the festival of Diwali,» Dilip Chauhan, Deputy Commissioner of the Mayor's Office for International Affairs, said. «It's not easy in New York City, where 1.1 million students are studying in the school, to declare the school a public holiday,» said Chauhan. «So many community leaders--they started this movement many years ago--community advocates, elected officials. But finally, under the administration of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, they have declared, The administration has declared, November 1st, Friday is a school holiday.»