Culture & Tradition of India

Choose colours not chemicals this Holi: Holi is round the corner and everyone is thrilled to get drenched in colours. Amid fun and frolic, one often tends to overlook the harmful effects of chemicals on skin and hair. Skin allergies are common. Problems related to skin can aggravate if one washes off colours harshly and briskly post-Holi. Choose colours not …

Benefits of Ramadan: Ramadan is a period of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. While major holidays of other faiths have largely become commercialized events, Ramadan retains its intense spiritual meaning. Benefits of Ramadan: The word “Ramadan” comes from the Arabic root word for “parched thirst” and “sun-baked ground”. It is expressive of the …

Ramadan Fasts: India is such a diversified country, when it comes to different religions. Every religion has its own customs and tradition to follow. The 4 primary religions are: Different religions have different customs to follow. People fast and worship their gods. Fasting is a part of every religion but the way to carry out these fast is totally different …

Ramadan Importance, Prayers & Fasting: Among the five pillars of Islam, the fourth pillar is dedicated to preach fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. Also, known as Ramazan, the word finds it’s origin in Arabic language, which denotes the ninth month in the Islamic Calendar called Hijri. Ramadan Importance, Prayers & Fasting: It is believed to be the sacred …

When is Ramadan: Ramadan this year, like all Ramadan observances, will occur during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan typically lasts for 29 – 30 days. Ramadan dates will vary from year to year because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar calendar, which is several days shorter than the solar calendar. The sighting of the moon …

Significance of Shivaratri in Hindu Devotees – The festival has been accorded lot of significance in Hindu mythology. It says that a devotee who performs sincere worship of Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivaratri is absolved of sins and attains moksha. Significance of Shivaratri in Hinduism: Festival of Maha Shivaratri has tremendous significance in Hinduism. According to sacred …

Pongal Customs: The word Pongal, in both Telugu and Tamil, signifies the boiling over of the rice in the cooking pot. Though little is known about the origin of Pongal, it is known to a Dravidian harvest festival that has survived for ages. Pongal also marks the beginning of a New Year and is the day to praise and thank God …

Pongal Around The World: The festival of Pongal is celebrated with zeal and fervor by the Tamilians in India as well as in any part of the world they reside. As this harvest festival is considered very auspicious, even the Tamils living abroad celebrate this festival with the wish of prosperity as well as for keeping their cultural ties with …

Social Significance of Lohri: Though Lohri festival has no religious significance but it holds a great social significance and is celebrated as a day of imparting social love to one and all. The festival of Lohri is meant to relieve people from worldly day to day routine, and make them relaxed, cheerful and happy. It is the time when people …

Twelve Days Of Christmas: Christmas is celebrated with religious fervor across different parts of the world. A number of rituals and traditions are associated with the merrymaking of the festival, one of the most popular being the observance of the 12 Days of Christmas. Contrary to the popular belief, the Twelve Days of Christmas do not begin before the festival. …