Indian Festivals

Navratri / Durga Puja Festival — Navratras are observed twice a year, once in Chaitra, preceding Rama Navami, and then in Ashvin (September – October) preceding Dussehra. The nine-day Navratra commences with the new moon of Ashvin and terminates with Maha Navami, on the ninth lunar day of the bright half of the month. During these nine days, devotees keep strict …

The Sarva Pitru Amavasya also known as the Mahalaya Amavasya (Maha means large and laya means destruction) is performed during the Lunar Period that occurs somewhere between the months of September and October as per the Gregorian calendar. According to the Amavasyant calendars Sarva Pitru Amavasya is performed on the new moon day in the month of Bhadrapada. It falls …

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 …

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 …

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon day of Shravana (July-August). The word “Raksha” means protection. On this auspicious day women and girls tie an amulet-like thread round the right hand wrist of their brothers as a token of protection against evil during the ensuing year. Raksha Bandhan: Information The thread is called “Rakhi” and is …

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 …

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 …