Culture & Tradition of India

When is Guru Gobind Singh Birthday Celebrated: Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday is known to Sikhs as Guru Gobind Singh’s Prakash, or the dawn of spiritual light. Guru Gobind Singh’s birthday, or Prakash, celebration is known as Gurpurab, a commemorative event, and is observed with a Sikh worship service which includes kirtan, the singing of divine hymns. Guru Gobind Singh Ji …

Guru Gobind Singh: The New Panth in Sikhism – Khalsa – Guru Gobind Singh wanted to create a caste-less society. Therefore in the year 1699 he sent out invitations to all the Sikhs to gather for special meeting on Baisakhi Day. After the morning Prayers he got up, and addressed them. He told them that the Goddess of Power wanted head …

With the coming of Hanukkah, an aura of festivity and celebration spreads all around. On this occasion, people remember the heroic victory of Maccabees, led by Judah, over the Hellenistic Syrians, which took place around 165 BC. They light the special candelabrum called Menorah or Hanukiah, as an integral tradition of the festival. During this festival, the markets are virtually …

Hanukkah Poems: Hanukkah, also spelled as Chanukah, brings with it the aura of light and festivity. Jews celebrate the festival for eight days, to commemorate the victory of Maccabees over the Hellenistic Syrians. They light the special candelabrum Menorah, by illuminating one candle for each night of the festival, proceeding to eight candles on the final night. Music and songs …

Thanksgiving Feast: Traditional Turkey Day Meal – Thanksgiving Day is the time when people express thanks gratitude towards the Almighty and prepare a sumptuous and lavish meal, to celebrate the day in a grand way. In fact, organizing a feast is the traditional way to celebrate the festival. Kith and kin gather in the household and enjoy the delectable dishes …

Thanksgiving Gift Ideas For Guests And Host: Thanksgiving is an auspicious day, when people share all the good things in their lives, with their families and friends. They arrange Thanksgiving feasts and dinners and invite their friends and neighbors to partake in whatever they can offer to them. Houses are decorated, streets are lined with colorful lights and people get …

Thanksgiving Games For Kids: Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity for kids to engage in a variety of games and fun activities. Elder family members can also make children understand the long standing tradition of Thanksgiving through these games, by doing some innovations in the original ones. If you are organizing a Thanksgiving party at your home, you might as well …

Children’s Day is celebrated on 14th November every year in India. The day marks the birthday of Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister. The day not only commemorates the importance of children in society, but also pays a tribute to Pt. Nehru and his immense love for children. Various cultural programs and events are organized in schools throughout the country. …

Legends Of Guru Nanak Jayanti: Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. Guru Nanak was the first of the 10 Sikh gurus as well as the founder of the Sikhism religion. The day falls on the full moon day in the month of Kartik in the Hindu calendar. While in the Gregorian …

Guru Nanak Jayanti Celebrations: is a country of myriad festivals and celebrations. Festivals lend joy and zest to the monotonous cycle of everyday life, providing entertainment and enrichment through music and melodies, dances and rhythms of a meaningful life. Here we will discuss briefly the celebration of Guru Nanak’s Jayanti. Anniversaries associated with the lives of the Sikh Gurus are …