Indian Festivals

Indian Republic Day – 26th January 1950 is one of the most important days in Indian history as it was on this day the constitution of India came into force and India became a truly sovereign state. In this day India became a totally republican unit. The country finally realized the dream of Mahatma Gandhi and the numerous freedom fighters …

Republic Day of India: 26 January – In the life of every nation there are certain days which are considered as red-letter days. The Republic Day celebration held on 26th January every year in our country is one of those days. It is perhaps the most important day of our country. It marks the birth of our nation as a …

The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is an annual multicultural festival held in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai, India. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is an annual celebration of dance, music and other art forms. The festival is being held every year since 1999 in February at Kala Ghoda, Mumbai. The Kala Ghoda Association hosts the weeklong Kala Ghoda …

Shattila Ekadashi also referred to as Sat-tila-Ekadashi or Tilda Ekadashi derives its name from til or sesame seeds. A distinctive fact associated with Shattila Ekadashi is the innovative use of sesame seeds in six different ways. Devotees bathe in water mixed with sesame seeds, rub these seeds on their body, offer the same in havan or religious fires, donate and …

Sakat Chauth Vrat is observed on the fourth day of Krishna paksha, (the fading phase of moon) in the month of Magha according to Hindu lunar calendar. In 2025, Sakat Chauth will fall on January 17 (Friday). Sakat Chauth Vrat: Sakat Chauth is also called Ganesh Chauth or Tilkuta Chauth. Lord Ganesha and the Moon God are worshiped on Sakat …

यह हर्ष तथा सद्भावना का त्यौहार है, जो माघ महीने की संक्रांति से पहली रात को मनाया जाता है। किसान सर्द ऋतु की फसलें बो कर आराम फरमाता है। जिस घर में लड़का पैदा हुआ हो, उसकी शगुन एवं हर्ष से लोहड़ी डाली जाती है। आजकल तो लड़कियों की लोहड़ी भी खुशी एवं उमंग से मनाई जाती है। इस दिन …

Lohri: Sikhs Bonfire Harvest Festival – Amidst the freezing cold weather, with the temperature wobbling between 0 – 5 degree Celsius and the dense fog outside, everything seems stagnant in the northern part of India. However, below the apparently frozen surface, you would be amazed to find a palpable wave of activity going on. People, especially in the northern states …

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi / Paush Kabir Ekadashi is celebrated by Hindus with a lot of pomp and fervor across India. Addressed with several alternative names such as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi and Putrada Ekadashi, this is one of the important vrats (fasts) observed by the entire Hindu community in order to ensure that they are blessed with a son. Special pujas …

Three Kings Feast (The Epiphany): A very popular event in Goa (India) is the Feast of Three kings. This feast is celebrated on the Festa dos Reis or Three Kings Day (The Epiphany) on January 6 every year. It takes place in the village of Verem in North Goa and those of Chandor and Cansaulim in South Goa. The Feast …

अर्ध कुंभ, कुंभ, पूर्ण कुंभ और महाकुंभ: जानिए क्या है अंतर, कैसे होती है गणना… क्यों इस बार प्रयागराज में लग रहा है महाकुंभ कुंभ मेला न केवल आस्था का प्रतीक है, बल्कि भारतीय दर्शन, परंपरा और खगोलीय विज्ञान का अद्भुत संगम भी है। प्रयागराज में इस साल महाकुंभ मेले का भव्य आयोजन हो रहा है, जो हर 144 साल …