Indian Festivals

Varuthini Ekadashi also known as Baruthani Ekadashi usually falls on Ekadashi during the month of Chaitra or Vaishakha. Prayers and rituals mark this day and devotees worship Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu in a special way. Varuthini Ekadashi / Baruthani Ekadashi Dates: 2024: 04th May, 2024 (Saturday) 2025: 24th April, 2025 (Thursday) 2026: 13th April, 2026 (Monday) Varuthini Ekadashi: Scriptural …

Vallabh Acharya Jayanti is celebrated because of a popular belief that on this day, Lord Krishna in the form of Shrinathji was seen by Vallabhacharya, who is said to be the founder of Pushti Sect. Vallabhacharya Jayanti is observed on the Magh Shukla Paksha Pratipada. Vallabh Acharya Jayanti Dates: 2024: 04th May, 2024 (Saturday) 2025: 24th April, 2025 (Thursday) Lord …

Moatsu Festival: The North-eastern state of Nagaland is a vibrant hilly local that is sheltered by Myanmar in the East; Assam in the West; Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in the North with Manipur in the south. The state is a home for many tribal communities. Nagaland is rich in traditions and cultural heritage. Moatsu Festival Dates: 2024: May 01 (Wednesday) …

सरहुल महोत्सव: भारत का पूर्वी राज्य झारखंड अपनी आदिवासी कला एवं संस्कृति के लिए बहुत प्रसिद्ध है। झारखंड की स्थापना एक राज्य के रुप में 15 नवंबर, 2000 को हुई थी। झारखंड में लगभग 32 जनजातियाँ हैं जो अपने रहने के तरीके, धार्मिक संस्कार और पारंपरिक भोजन और पहनावें के तरीके के लिए बहु-प्रसिद्ध हैं। जनजातियों को शिकारी प्रकार (बिरहोर, …

Hanuman Jayanti Information: On Chaitra Shukla Purnima, i.e., the full moon day of March-April, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated all over the country. The monkey-God Hanuman is worshiped everywhere in India either alone or together with Lord Rama. Hanuman temples dot the entire length and breath of the country. Every temple dedicated to Rama invariably has an idol of Hanuman. In …

Mahavir Jayanti Information For Students: India has produced many great saints and spiritual leaders. The days commemorating the birthdays or the incidents in the lives of these great sons of the soil, are considered especially holy. The birthday of Lord Mahavira or Mahavir Jayanti is observed by both the Digambra (Sky-clad) and Svetambra (White-clad) Jains on the 13th day of …

Bohag Bihu Festival Information: The Rongali Bihu is the most important among all the three Bihus. As it falls on the Assamese month of Bohag, it is also called the Bohag Bihu. This Bihu falls in the middle of April during the beginning of the Assamese month Bohag. It is celebrated to mark the beginning of the agricultural season. The …

Navratri / Durga Puja Festival — Navratras are observed twice a year, once in Chaitra, preceding Rama Navami, and then in Ashvin (September – October) preceding Dussehra. The nine-day Navratra commences with the new moon of Ashvin and terminates with Maha Navami, on the ninth lunar day of the bright half of the month. During these nine days, devotees keep strict …

रमजान और रोजे: रमजान में रात को ईशा की नमाज के बाद एक अतिरिक्त नमाज पढ़ी जाती है, जिसे तरावीह कहते हैं। तरावीह में इमाम साहब कुरआन सुनाते हैं तथा शेष लोग चुपचाप इस किराअत को सुनते हैं। रमजान और रोजे: रमजान के महीने में ‘एतिकाफ’ भी एक महत्वपूर्ण इबादत है। ‘एतिकाफ’ से अभिप्राय है कि इंसान कुछ अवधि के …

गुड़ी पड़वा का त्यौहार: चैत्र मास की शुक्ल प्रतिपदा गुड़ी पड़वा या वर्ष प्रतिपदा या युगादि के नाम से जानी जाती है। मान्यता है कि इसी तिथि से हिंदू नववर्ष की शुरुआत होती है। ‘गुड़ी’ का मतलब होता है – विजय पताका, जबकि ‘युग’ और ‘आदि’ शब्दों से मिलकर बना है ‘युगादि’। गुड़ी पड़वा चैत्र शुक्ल पक्ष प्रतिपदा के नाम …