Dhanteras 2024: Why you should light 13 diyas on this day? From placement to significance, here’s all you need to know newsthirst.

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Jayanti, is celebrated two days before Diwali, marking the beginning of the festive season. This year, the auspicious day falls on Tuesday, October 29. Lighting clay diyas is a cherished Hindu tradition, symbolising purity and kindness while warding off negative energies. Read on to learn the significance of…

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Govatsa Dwadashi 2024: Date, shubh muhurat, significance, rituals and all you need to know newsthirst.

Govatsa Dwadashi is a significant Hindu festival celebrated a day before Dhanteras. Known as Vasu Baras in Maharashtra and Vagh Baras in Gujarat, it is referred to as Sripada Vallabha Aradhana Utsav in Andhra Pradesh. This auspicious day honours cows and their calves, symbolising prosperity and nurturing, highlighting their significance in Hindu culture. From date…

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Halloween 2024: When is Halloween? Why is it celebrated? History, significance and more newsthirst.

Halloween 2024: The spooky season is upon us once again. Halloween, one of the most fun festivals of the year, will be celebrated across the world on October 31, 2024. Halloween 2024: Here’s everything to know about the spooky festival. Also read: When Diwali 2024 met Halloween: Two festivals with contrasting rituals to be celebrated…

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