Tag Archives: Indian Festivals Culture & Traditions

Baba Ramdev Jayanti Information, Celebration Date & Legends

Baba Ramdev Jayanti - Date, Celebrations, Legends

Baba Ramdev is a folk deity of Rajasthan, India. He was a Rajasthani king who ruled over Pokhran in the fourteenth century. He was said to have special spiritual powers and considered to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna. Hindus, Muslims, Jains and Sikhs are his followers. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Baba Ramdev Jayanti. It is the second …

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Ganesh Chaturthi: Lord Ganesh Birthday – Elephant Headed God

Ganesh Chaturthi: Birthday of Lord Ganesh - Hindu Festival

Ganesh Chaturthi (Birthday of Lord Ganesh) is one of the most popular of Hindu festivals. This is the birthday of Lord Ganesha and is known as the day most sacred to Lord Ganesha. It falls on the 4th day of the bright fortnight of Bhadrapada (August – September). It is observed throughout India, as well as by devoted Hindus in …

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Hartalika Teej Festival Date, Significance and Related Legends

Hartalika Teej - Hindu Festival

Hartalika Teej Festival: In the literal sense the word “teej” refers to “three”. Teej falls on the third day after a full and a new moon night. The important days of Teej are – Haryali, Kajari and Hartalika. Hartalika Teej is celebrated in the Northern part of India mainly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh. The …

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Kajari Teej Festival Significance, Grand Celebrations & Food

Kajari Teej Festival

Kajari Teej or Badi Teej is a special festival. It is celebrated throughout the Northern and the Western parts of India. The celebrations are conducted with much fanfare throughout the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Kajari Teej is celebrated during the Shravana month. Kajari Teej Date: 2023: 02 September, 2023 (Saturday) 2020: 06 August, 2020 …

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Raksha Bandhan Information: Rakhi Festival History, Avani Avittam

Raksha Bandhan

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon day of Shravana (July-August). The word “Raksha” means protection. On this auspicious day women and girls tie an amulet-like thread round the right hand wrist of their brothers as a token of protection against evil during the ensuing year. The thread is called “Rakhi” and is made of a …

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Onam: Kerala Harvesting Festival Information For Students

Onam: Kerala Harvesting Festival Information For Students

Onam is one of the greatest festivals of Kerala (India). It is the festival, which the Kerala People celebrate together without the difference of caste and religion. Onam is a time for sports and festivities and in Kerala where one third of the area is low lying, covered with canals, lakes and backwaters; the people take to their boats and …

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Hariyali Teej Festival Date, Customs, Rituals, Myth & Legends

Hariyali Teej Festival Customs, Myth & Legends

Hariyali Teej Festival: Lush green surroundings and lively ambiance of the gardens come alive as groups of young women sing songs and sway on the jhoolas (swings) specially created for festivities. The occasion is Teej or popularly known as Hariyali Teej. Teej in its literal sense means ‘third’ and usually falls on third day after Amavasaya. The Teej festivities during …

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Dakshinayana Sankranti Information, Karkataka Sankranti Facts

Dakshinayana Sankranti - Hindu Festival

Dakshinayana Sankranti: Legends have it that Gods go to sleep during the Dakshinayana period. As the sun enters Karka rashi during Dakshinayana, therefore it is popularly also known by the name of Karkataka Sankranti. Dakshinayana generally lasts for six months starting June 21st and lasts till the month of January. It ends during Makar Sankranti when the Uttarayana phase begins. …

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Champakulam Boat Race Information, Date, Venue, Legends

Champakulam Boat Race 2017 - July 8

Champakulam Boat Race: Kerala, with its winding stretches of backwaters, is famous for its native boat races held in different parts of the State in the harvest season. The Champakulam boat race is the first race during the season and has a tradition of centuries. Champakulam Boat Race: Information Event Date: 03-07-2023 Venue: Champakkulam – Champakulam is a village in Kerala, …

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Guru Purnima Information For Students: Celebration Cards, Poster

Guru Purnima - Hindu Festival

Guru Purnima – The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima. The spiritual Gurus are revered on this day by remembering their life and teachings. Guru Purnima Date: 2023: Monday, 03 July 2024: Sunday, 21 July It is a propitious day of Guru Purnima, a day holy to …

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