Indian Festivals

Payippad Boat Race: Considered to be one of the oldest boat races in Kerala, the Payippad Boat Race held during the month of September, commemorates the installation of the deity at the Subrahmanya Swamy Temple, Haripad. The tradition is said to have begun in the 16th century when the temple was constructed. Payippad Boat Race: About The state of Kerala …

Pitru Paksha – Shraddha — The dark half of Ashvina (September-October) is observed as Pitru Paksha throughout the Hindu world especially India, and sacrifices called Shraddha is offered to the dead and departed ancestors of the family. On each day of the fortnight oblations of water and Pindas or balls of rice and meal are offered to the dead relatives by …

Anant Chaturthi or Anant Chaturdashi is the last day of the “Ganesh festival” celebrated in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is the eleventh day after Ganesh Chaturthi which falls on the 14th day of the bright Bhadrapada (the sixth month of Hindu calendar). The day follows the immersion of the idols of the beloved Lord but to be …

Milad-un-Nabi festival, or Bara Wafat is celebrated with eclat and enthusiasm by the Muslims all over India and across the world. It commemorates the birthday of Hazrat Muhammad and falls on the twelfth day of Rabi-ul-Awwal month. Milad-Un-Nabi: Islam Festival Bara Wafat Prophet Mohammed was born in 571 A.D. on 12th April at Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Abdulla was his father …

Baba Ramdev is a folk deity of Rajasthan, India. He was a Rajasthani king who ruled over Pokhran in the fourteenth century. He was said to have special spiritual powers and considered to be the incarnation of Lord Krishna. Hindus, Muslims, Jains and Sikhs are his followers. His birth anniversary is celebrated as Baba Ramdev Jayanti. It is the second …

Manarcad Perunnal: Annual Christian Festival St. Mary’s Cathedral, Manarcad is the only church in Malankara, where the site of the church was given in a divine revelation. The Holy Shrine celebrates the feast of the Nativity of Virgin Mary on September 8. September 01 to 08 is the historic Eight Day Lent at Manarcad and thousands of pilgrims throng here …

Navakhani (Nawakhani / Navakhana) is harvest festival of Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. In this festival people eat new grain of rice after harvesting. Nawakhani means eating new. Nawa means New and Khani means eat. It signifies eating new grain after harvest. Navakhani: Harvest Festival of India Navakhana or Nawakhani is the post harvest festival of Chhattisgarh and celebrated every year …

Ganeshotsav: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s role in making it Maharashtra’s main festival and how it helped to fight British occupation – A look into history Ganeshotsav celebrations serve as a reminder that when we adapt something rooted in ancient tradition, it becomes a powerful force for social and political change. Ganeshotsav: Tilak’s role in making it into a Major Hindu …

पूतना राक्षसी का वध, बुराइयों का अंत और राजघराने की कहानी: जानिए नागपुर में 149 साल से मनाए जा रहे ‘मारबत उत्सव’ का क्या है महत्व, जब बीमारियों को भगाने के लिए ढोल पर नाचता है पूरा शहर मारबत का इतिहास दिलचस्प है। लगभग 149 वर्षों से चल रहा यह उत्सव नागपुर की खास पहचान बन चुका है और इसे …

Hartalika Teej Festival: In the literal sense the word “teej” refers to “three”. Teej falls on the third day after a full and a new moon night. The important days of Teej are – Haryali, Kajari and Hartalika. Hartalika Teej is celebrated in the Northern part of India mainly in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh. The …