Diwali: the six days, one by one
Diwali isn't one day, it's six. It starts on Vasubaras and ends on Bhaubeej, and each day has its own thing to do. Here they are in order. Open whichever one you need.
- VasubarasThanks to the cow and her calf. A quiet start.
- DhantrayodashiWealth and health, and a lamp for Yama.
- Narak ChaturdashiThe early-morning abhyang snan and the faral.
- Lakshmi PujaThe main day, Lakshmi Pujan.
- Bali Pratipada (Diwali Padwa)Wives do the aukshan for their husbands. Diwali Padwa.
- BhaubeejThe brother and sister day, and the end of Diwali.