Indian Festivals

Onam is one of the greatest festivals of Kerala (India). It is the festival, which the Kerala People celebrate together without the difference of caste and religion. Onam is a time for sports and festivities and in Kerala where one third of the area is low lying, covered with canals, lakes and backwaters; the people take to their boats and …

An exciting and unique three-day Tarnetar Mela held annually at Tarnetar in Saurashtra, Gujarat. The Tarnetar fair is one of the most colorful events in the state of Gujarat. The fair coincides with the festival at the Trineteshwar temple (three-eyed Lord Shiva), celebrating the wedding of the legendary Mahabharata (epic) hero, Arjuna with Draupadi. Tarnetar Mela: Celebrating the legend of …

घृतक्षीरप्रदा गावो घृतयोन्यो घृतभ्रदवा || घृतनघो घ्राताववत्त्सिता में संतु सदा गृहे || India is a land of festivals. Numerous festivals are held every year to celebrate various occasions and events. One such unique festival is Bahula Chauth or Bol Chauth. The festival is celebrated as a mark of respect to the cattle, considering the important role they play for a …

Rajasthan is the land of valor. Numerous Rajputs have inked tales of bravery which continue to enthrall people generations later and leave them spellbound. One such tale is about Veer Teja or Tejaji, as he was popularly known. Tejaji was born to Chaudhry Tahar and Sugna on 29th January, 1074. Tejaji Fair: Tejaji is considered to be a folk deity …

Aja Ekadashi: As “Ekadashi” refers to the eleventh day of a lunar fortnight, there are two Ekadashis – one during the waning and the other during the waxing period. Aja Ekadashi is also popularly known as Annada Ekadashi. It is an important day which falls in the month of Bhadra (August-September) as per the Hindu Calendar. The day is extremely …

Janmashtami – On the eighth day of the black half of Bhadra (August – September) was born Shri Krishna, the eighth Avatar or incarnation of Vishnu. Therefore, this day is well known as Janmashtami or Krishna-Janmashtami. This auspicious day of birth of Krishna, the direct manifestation of Vishnu himself is celebrated in all parts of India with clat and great …

15 August — The midnight of August 15, 1947 is memorable for every Indian on earth, as it is the time, when India gained independence from the stranglehold of the mighty British. The otherwise suppressed tricolor flag of India was given its due respect, when it was hoisted in the midnight on the Independence Day. Since then, the red-letter day …

Kajari Teej or Badi Teej is a special festival. It is celebrated throughout the Northern and the Western parts of India. The celebrations are conducted with much fanfare throughout the states of Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Rajasthan. Kajari Teej is celebrated during the Shravana month. Kajari Teej Date: Significance: Kajari Teej is celebrated by people to welcome …

Gogamedi Fair: India is a land of celebrations. Rarely will you come across lively people across the globe that worship animals and sing hymns in their praise. However, India is an exception and you will find such people in Gogamedi. Gogamedi is located in district of Hanumangarh and is located some 395 km from the capital city of Jaipur in …

Narali Purnima: The Hindu festival of Narali Purnima or the Coconut festival is celebrated with great fervor and in a jubilant manner by the fishermen and the fishing community in Maharashtra on the full moon day of Shravan. Shravan is one out of the four most auspicious months in the Hindu calendar. Thus, a full moon day or the Purnima …