From Koti's musical milestone in Texas to Telugu association gatherings and Bollywood concerts, November brings a packed cultural calendar across the US and Canada. Deepavali celebrations Indian communities across the United States and Canada are preparing for a busy November, with Deepavali celebrations, Telugu musical concerts, cultural performances and community gatherings scheduled across major cities and smaller diaspora centres. With Deepavali falling on November 8, fes

The Telugu film industry is gearing up for a busy Diwali season, with several dubbed films set to hit theatres. Ramayana will release on November 5, while Mahashakti, Scene and Nanna Kutti are scheduled to arrive in Telugu on November 6. Among the direct Telugu releases, Hatha, produced by Kiran Abbavaram, is set to reach theatres during the festive season. Interestingly, Mahashakti, the Tamil film starring Nayanthara, is also arriving during Diwali. Nayanthara recently playe

Lord Dhanvantri emerges out during the churning of cosmic ocean. Dhanteras, or Dhanatrayodashi, opens the Deepavali festive sequence in many regions. It is associated with Lakshmi and Kubera worship and with Dhanvantari, the divine physician who appears in the churning-of-the-ocean narrative carrying the vessel of amrita. The celebration links prosperity with health, care, and responsible household management. Preparing for the day Families clean the home and arrange lamps, f

Deepavali Lakshmi Puja is a central part of Deepavali for many Hindu households. Lamps brighten the home while the family prays for sustenance, harmony, and prosperity. The celebration presents wealth as something to be cared for and shared, alongside the inner qualities that make a household welcoming. Cleaning and arranging the altar Clean the house and worship area, draw a muggu or rangoli, and arrange Lakshmi's image with Ganesha. A lamp, flowers, fruit, turmeric, kumkum,