Book Train Tickets Diwali celebrations in India begin with Dhanteras. It falls on the 13th day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Also called Dhantrayodashi, Dhanteras is also considered an auspicious day for wealth and prosperity. People perform Lakshmi-Kubera puja during the auspicious muhurat and buy gold, new utensils, or silver coins, believing […]
Skanda Sashti Viratham 2026: Dates, Rituals, and Observances
Book Bus Tickets Every year in the Tamil month of Aippasi (October–November), devotees of Lord Murugan take up a six-day vow that ends with one of South India’s most dramatic festivals. Kanda Sashti Viratham 2026 begins on 10 November and ends on 15 November, the day of Soorasamharam. This redBus guide covers what the festival […]
Pushkar Mela 2026: Dates, Kartik Snan & Travel Guide
Book Bus Tickets Once a year, a small desert town in Rajasthan fills with camels, pilgrims, folk singers and traders, all gathering around a sacred lake. Pushkar Mela, also known as Kartik Mela, is part livestock market, part religious festival, which has been running for over a century. If you’re planning to go to Pushkar […]
Tiruvannamalai, Tirupati & Vellore: The Complete Pilgrim Circuit Guide
Book Bus Tickets Tiruvannamalai: Arunachaleswara and the Girivalam Path The first stop takes you to one of India’s most important Shiva temples, where devotees worship both the deity and the sacred hill. Here are some key details on Arunachaleswara Temple timings that you must know before visiting: Details Timings / Information Temple Darshan 5:30 AM […]