Culture & Tradition of India

Hanukkah Movies: Hanukkah – the festival of lights, prayers and customs – is a commemoration of the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem (Israel). The entire festival is a roller-coaster ride of fun, enjoyment and gala time. This is one time of the year when every person tries to renew his / her faith and move forward in life …

Hanukkah Party Games: Hanukkah is a festival of fun, gaiety and enjoyment. It is also called the “Festival of Lights”. The primary ritual or custom of the festival is to light the nine-branched “Menorah”, a special nine-branched candelabrum, starting from the first night of the holiday and progressing till the last day. A prime attraction during the festival is the …

Diwali Milan: Sharing Diwali Greetings – Diwali, the festival of lights and firecrackers, is a perfect occasion to revive personal relationships and social ties. Indians all over the world celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm. The festivities associated with this festival encourage people to socialize and interact with each other. Such reunions are popularly called ‘Diwali Milan‘. The series of …

Diwali Candles: A festival of lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of divine spirit over the evil. Apart from the exchange of sweets and gifts, new clothes, shopping and fireworks, illumination of premises with diyas and electric lights plays a prominent part of the festival. By lighting candles in every nook and corner of the home and premises, we try to …

Diwali Around The World: Diwali is celebrated in almost all the regions of India. Apart from India, the festival is celebrated worldwide. It has become synonymous with the culture and celebrations of India. People in different parts of the world celebrate Diwali with zeal and enthusiasm. They consider the festival as the one that signifies the victory of good over …

Significance of Diwali in Hinduism: The festival marks the victory of good over evil, and uplifting of spiritual darkness. Symbolically it marks the homecoming of goodwill and faith after an absence, as suggested by the Ramayana. On the day of Diwali, many wear new clothes and share sweets and snacks. Some North Indian business communities start their financial year on …

Diwali Traditions: Diwali is celebrated to commemorate the victory of good over the evil. In northern India, the festival is celebrated to honor the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana. Coming down to the southern parts of the country, people there celebrate the festival to venerate Lord Krishna, when he defeated Narakasura. In eastern India, particularly in Bengal, the victory of …

Diwali Songs: Popular Bollywood Diwali Songs – Diwali is a five-day extravaganza in India, the land of colorful festival. On the occasion of Diwali, people spread good cheer and indulge themselves in a number of activities, one of them being throwing parties and get together. While partying during the festive season, people would dance to the tune of peppy Diwali …

दिवाली के दिन सिखों के छठे गुरु श्री हरगोबिंद साहिब जी ग्वालियर के किले से अपने साथ 52 कैदियों को रिहा करवाकर अमृतसर पहुँचे थे। इस ख़ुशी में बाबा बुढ्ढा जी की अगुवाई में सिखों ने अमृतसर में दीपमाला की थी। उसी दिन से आज तक अमृतसर में यह त्यौहार ‘बन्दी छोड़ दिवस‘ के रूप में मनाया जाता है। श्री गुरु …

Bhai Dooj: Diwali, the vibrant festival of lights, brings with it a chance to revive relationships. The fifth day of the five-day festival is especially dedicated to honor the unique bond between brother and sister. Known as Bhai Dooj or Bhaiya Duj, it falls on the second day after Diwali, that is, on ‘Shukla Paksha Dwitiya’ in the Hindi month …