During this time, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is honored as families and businesses perform pujas to seek prosperity and good health. Diwali Puja is traditionally done in the evening ...

Amid chants of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, Qureshi interacted with the border guards, including their women personnel, who were on the forefront during Operation Sindoor to counter cross-border ...

The puja concludes with the Shiv Aarti – "Om Jai Shiv Omkara" – followed by the distribution of prasad. Devotees observing the Monday fast typically consume fruits once a day (phalhaar) or may opt for ...