Culture & Tradition of India

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. …

Hanukkah Date: Hanukkah is an important festival of the Jews and they wait eagerly every year for it to begin. It is even more awaited by the kids, as they are excited about the gifts that they would get from their parents, after offering prayers. Hanukkah means ‘dedication‘ in Jewish language and marks the victory of Jewish national survival and …

Hanukkah Recipes: Hanukkah is Jewish festival that holds immense religious importance for the Jews of the world. It is celebrated to commemorate the victory of minority Jews over the mighty Syrian army and the re-dedication of their holy temple. The Hanukkah holiday extends to eight days and Jews indulge in feasting and fun activities to celebrate their annual fest. Like …

Hanukkah Songs: Hanukkah, or the festival of lights, is a celebration of the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (Israel), during the Maccabean Revolt (2nd century BC). The major customs of the festival include lighting the special Menorah or Hanukkiah, reciting Hallel prayer, preparing and eating popular festive foods like latkes and sufganiyot, gifting Hanukkah presents like gelts and …

Chhath Pooja Significance In Hindu Culture & Tradition – Chhath Pooja a prominent “Vrat” of Northern India is a symbol of spiritual purity and perseverance. Now it is rapidly spreading its roots firmly in other states of India. Since Maharashtra is one of the biggest abodes of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh people, this Puja is celebrated with deep religious fervor …

Chhath Puja Custom And Ritual In Hindus: Only six days after Deepawali, another popular Hindu festival arrives, Chhath Puja in India and Nepal. It is a festival dedicated to honoring and glorifying the Hindu Sun God (Surya), for sustaining all life on earth and also for fulfillment of certain wishes. A period of abstinence and ritualistic segregation from the main …