Indian Festivals

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated to observe the birthday of Guru Ravidass, the founder of Bhakti Movement. It is celebrated on Magh Purnima day, which is the full moon day of the Magh (February) month as per Hindu calendar. is observed as the most important day of Ravidassia religion. Also known as Rohidas in East India, the teachings of Ravidass …

Magha Purnima also known as Maghi Purnima is a full moon day which falls in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar. This is roughly in the month of January – February as per the Gregorian calendar. It is the month in which the famous Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and the Magha Mela (an annual event) …

Suraj Kund Mela Celebrated at: Surajkund, District Faridabad (Haryana) Celebrated during: 07 – 23 February, 2025 Main attractions: Rich showcase of regional and international crafts and traditions Suraj Kund Mela: Suraj Kund Mela — About eight kilometers from New Delhi in the state of Haryana lies the village of Surajkund. As spring glides in, full of warmth and vibrancy leaving the cold …

Bhishma Ashtami is an important ritual observed by Indian Hindus as part of their respect to legendary Bhishma. As per the incidents related to Mahabharata, Bhishma is regarded as the youngest son of King Shantanu and Ganga Devi. According to the Hindu mythology, Ganga agreed to marry Shantanu only on the condition that he will never question her for whatever …

Ratha Saptami or Saptami Tithi is devoted to the Lord Surya (Sun God). It is also called Magha Saptami. People believe that Lord Surya began his process of giving light to the entire universe on this special day and this day is also known as date of birth of Lord Surya. This day is also known as Surya Jayanti. This …

बसंत सिर्फ ऋतु नहीं, ज्ञान की उपासना से लेकर काम और मोक्ष का जीवंत उत्सव भी है पुराणों के अनुसार श्रीकृष्ण ने सरस्वती से ख़ुश होकर उन्हें वरदान दिया था कि वसंत पंचमी के दिन तुम्हारी भी आराधना की जाएगी और यूँ भारत के कई हिस्सों में वसंत पंचमी के दिन विद्या की देवी सरस्वती की भी पूजा होने लगी …

Shekhawati Festival: The Shekhawati Region, a land of Rajputs is an amalgamation of Indian art, culture and rural farm life along the vast semi-desert countryside of Rajasthan place. The havelis, lavish mansions and courtyard scattered throughout the countryside built during the 18th and 19th centuries are painted with colorful and beautiful picturesque of Indian culture and history. Shekhawati Festival: Rajasthan …

Lucknow Festival — This festival is celebrated between 31st January and 04th February, 2025 in Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. It captures the undying elegance and splendors of ancient city Awadh, now known as Lucknow. This festival celebrates Lucknow’s living culture, which provides an insight into the old, cultured, atmosphere of the city. Colorful processions, traditional dramas, Kathak …

Martyrs Day marks the death anniversary of the father of nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who was assassinated on January 30, 1948, by Nathuram Godse. Godse held Gandhi responsible for the partition of India thus he shot Gandhi Ji. For this evil deed Godse was hanged on November 15, 1949. Martyrs Day India: Shaheed Diwas Information Originally the martyrdom of the …

Shab-E-Miraj means the “night of Ascent“. It was the blessed night when the Holy Prophet of Islam was spiritually transported to heaven and he reached the highest stage of nearness to God Almighty which is beyond ordinary human comprehension. The Ascent took place on 27th day or Rajab, 2 years before Hijra. The journey was not with a physical body …