Kamada Ekadashi refers to the eleventh day of Shukla and Krishna Paksha of every Hindu month according to the Hindu Lunar Calendar. On these pious days the devotees worship Lord Vishnu, and they possess a strong faith that by praying and fasting on these two auspicious days, Lord would be pleased and all the sins of their lives will be …
Read More »Rama Navami: Hindu Festival Information
Rama Navami (Ramanavami) the birthday of Lord Rama is a major Hindu festival celebrated all over the country by devout Hindus both Vaishnavas and Shaivas. Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu was born on the ninth day of the bright half of the Chaitra (March – April) in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh, India), in the Treta Yuga, the Second Age. There …
Read More »Uthralikavu Pooram: Kerala Hindu Fest
Uthralikavu Pooram: Another illustrious temple festival of south India is Uthralikavu Pooram celebrated in Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu Temple, Parithipra, in Vadakkancherry, Thrissur District of north Kerala. The temple is dedicated to the mighty Goddess Kali. Uthralikavu Pooram: Sree Ruthira Mahakalikavu Temple, Parithipra The festival is held annually in the Malayalam month ‘Kumbham’ or February / March. The festivity continues for …
Read More »Saint Patrick’s Day Information For Kids
Saint Patrick’s Day or the Feast of Saint Patrick is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on 17 March. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of Ireland. Saint Patrick’s Day Information For Kids Saint Patrick’s Day was made an official feast day in the early seventeenth century and is …
Read More »Cheti Chand: New Year for Sindhi Hindus
The birthday of water god (Varun Devta) Sai Uderolal or Jhulelal is called Cheti Chand and this day also corresponds to Guru Nanak’s birthday. Varun Dev as Sai Uderolal or Jhulelal has incarnated to protect Sindhis. Cheti Chand: New Year for Sindhi Hindus Cheti Chand is observed on the first day of the Sindhi Chet month (March – April) or …
Read More »Nav Chandi Fair: Nauchandi Mela Meerut
Nav Chandi Fair, which is also known as Nauchandi Fair, is celebrated in Meerut city in Uttar Pradesh. It is also known to have great historical importance. Primarily regarded as an exclusive festival meant for cattle traders, it is attended by numerous people along with their cattle reflecting a colorful atmosphere. Nav Chandi Fair: Nauchandi Mela Meerut Numerous people are …
Read More »Mewar Festival Information For Travelers
Mewar Festival: An exhilarating welcome to spring, this festival is a visual feast with Rajasthani songs, dances, processions, devotional music and firework displays. It is celebrated in the romantic city of Udaipur during the Gangaur Festival. A procession of colorfully attired women carrying the images of the goddess Gauri make their way to the lake Pichola. An unusual procession of …
Read More »Dadu Dayal Jayanti Information For Kids
Dadu Dayal Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Dadu Dayal, a religious reformer from Rajasthan who was born in Ahmadabad in 1544. Though hailing from the lower rungs of society similar to Kabir, he was influential in creating a greater impact upon the society. Fostered by Lodhi Ram after he found Dayal floating in River Sabarmati, he went onto emerge …
Read More »Goa Carnival: Intruz or Mardi Gras
Goa Carnival: Intruz or Mardi Gras – February heralds the carnival at Goa. For three days and nights the streets come alive with lights and color. Held in mid February, the week-long event is a time for lively processions, floats, the strumming of guitars, graceful dances and non-stop festivity. Goa festival is one of the famous Indian Carnivals as it …
Read More »Rose Festival Chandigarh: Garden Fest
The Rose Festival of Chandigarh is one of the biggest rose shows held in India. The venue is the famous Zakir Hussein Rose Garden situated in the city of Chandigarh. The garden has over 50,000 rose plants and bushes of more than 825 varieties, delivering a spectacular visual treat. The Rose Festival is an annual and much eagerly-awaited event. The …
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