Overview

• Bali Pratipada is celebrated on the first day of Kartik Pratipada, following the Diwali Puja.
• The festival coincides with Govardhan Puja but focuses on receiving blessings from King Bali.
• King Bali was granted permission by Lord Vishnu to visit the earthly realm for three days each year.
• Rituals include oil baths, wearing new clothes, and creating Rangoli designs at home entrances.
• Celebrations feature community sports, feasting, and traditional games, with regional variations across India.