Chhoti Diwali, also known as Naraka Chaturdashi, is celebrated a day before Deepawali. From shubh muhurat to puja rituals, here is everything you need to know.
Celebrated on the fourteenth tithi of the Kartik Krishna Paksha is Naraka Chaturdashi or Chhoti Diwali, which falls on November 3 this year. The second day in the five day festivity of Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi is the day the evil asura king Narakasura was slayed.
Updated Feb 17, 2021 | 07:39 IST
Ratha Saptami is celebrated on the seventh day (Saptami Tithi) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (brighter phase of the Lunar cycle). Read on to know the Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance. Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance
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It is believed to be the birth anniversary of Surya Bhagwan (the Sun God)
Ratha Saptami is also known as Arogya Saptami or Surya Jayanti
Among the myriad festivals celebrated in the Hindu month of Magha, the Ratha Saptami, also referred to as Arogya Saptami, finds a special mentioned. Sometimes, even known as Achala Saptami, the Ratha Saptami day is dedicated to Surya Bhagwan (the Sun God). As it is evident from the name, the festival is celebrated on the seventh day (Saptami Tithi) of Magha, Shukla Paksha (brighter phase of the Lunar cycle). Read on to know the Ratha Saptami 2021 date and significance.