Culture & Tradition of India

Mahavir Jayanti Culture & Traditions – Founded in the 6th century BC, Jainism is one of the most significant religions of the world. The foundation and formation of the religion rested on twenty-four prophets (Tirthankaras) who arrived in the world to deliver the message of peace and tolerance to the people of the world and show the path of spiritual …

Mahavir Jayanti History and Origin of Jainism: Mahavir is the last and the greatest Tirthankar of the Jain religion, and Mahavir Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara. Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated in the first day of Bhadrapad, when there is a grand cradle procession, and a general celebration of the auspicious day. The two sects …

Lord Mahavira: Mahavira is regarded as the man who gave Jainism its present-day form; although this is true only in the widest sense. He is sometimes wrongly called “the founder of Jainism“. Lord Mahavira is only this world’s most recent tirthankara (and will be the last one in this age). It may be more useful to think of him as …

Mahavir Jayanti Celebration in Jains: Mahavir Jayanti is the most auspicious day for the followers of Jainism and particularly the Digambars. On Mahavir Jayanti, Jain temples are decorated with flags. In the morning the idol of Mahavira is given a ceremonial bath called the ‘Abhishek’. It is then placed in a cradle and carried in a procession around the neighborhood. …

Legends of Mahavira Jayanti: The two sects, namely the Digambara and the Svetambara, have slightly different stories related to the birth of Lord Mahavira. According to the Digambara school of Jainism, Lord Mahavira was born in 615 BC, but according to the Svetambara, he was born in 599 BC. Though the two sects believe that he was the son of …

Ram Navami Poems: Rama Navami is one of the most popular festivals in India. It is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm throughout the country in order to commemorate the birth of Lord Ram. This occasion is considered to be an extremely auspicious and pious occasion by all the Hindus as Lord Ram is considered to be the incarnation of …

Holi in Himachal Pradesh is celebrated in much the same way as in rest of North India. People light bonfires-fires called Holika, symbolic of victory of good over evil. Holi in Himachal Pradesh: People in this state are all charged up when it comes to play with colors. Pichkaris in various creative and innovative designs are specially bought by children …

History of Women’s Day: From being synonymous with the kitchen to stepping onto the moon, women have come a long way till now. The Women’s Day has been a symbol of celebrating such women who have surpassed discrimination and come out with flying colors. A look at how March 8th became renowned as the International Women’s Day. History of International …

बसंत पंचमी: सरस्वती आराधना का पर्व – भारतीय धर्म में हर तीज-त्योहार के साथ दिलचस्प परंपराएं जुड़ी हुई हैं। इसीलिए प्रत्येक पर्व-त्योहार के मद्देनजर गांवों-शहरों का स्वरूप कुछ बदल-सा जाता है और सभी समुदाय के लोग तरह-तरह की परंपराएं निभाते हुए हर त्योहार का मनपूर्वक मनाते हैं। बसंत पंचमी: सरस्वती आराधना का पर्व यह तिथि देवी सरस्वती का प्राकट्य दिवस …

Chinese Lunar New Year Facts: The Chinese New Year is just round the corner and people all across the country have started preparations to ring in the New Year. This year, around 4 billion are expected to travel to China to celebrate the New Year with family and friends. The Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year and is …