Indian Festivals

Hariyali Amavasya: In Hindi, the word ‘Amavasya‘ refers to a no-moon day and ‘Hariyali’ refers to greenery. Hariyali Amavasya is thus a festival which is celebrated on a no-moon day to welcome the month of monsoon. It is celebrated on the first Amavasya of Saavan which is the period of July-August as per the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated by …

Naina Mata Festival: The word Naina is synonymous with Sati’s eyes. The temple of Naina Devi is situated on the top of a hill of Nainital named Naina hill. The Naina Devi Temple is an important pilgrimage and attracts thousands of devotees from far and near every year. There is a myth behind this beautiful place about goddess Sati or …

Ganga Dussehra: During this festival ten days of the month are devoted to the worship of Holy River Ganga venerated by the Hindus as a mother as well as a goddess. Places such as Rishikesh, Haridwar, Garh-Mukteswar, Prayag, Varanasi etc where Ganga flows hold special significance on this day. Devotees flock to these places and Varanasi with its numerous ghats …

Minjar Fair is an annual fare organized in the state of Himachal Pradesh. People from all around the world gather in this time to offer prayers to the Laxmi Narayan Temple and celebrate throughout the week. The main attractions of the fair are folk singing and dancing. The fair mirrors the traditions in India in a very well manner. The …

Guru Har Krishan Jayanti Information: Sikhism as a religion evolved over a period, though early initiation to promote the same was done by Guru Nanak Dev. Among the eleven gurus in Sikh religion, Guru Har Kishan Das was 8th guru. Became Guru on 7th October, 1661. He succeeded his father Guru Hari Rai. Guru Har Krishan is popularly referred to as …

जगन्नाथ रथयात्रा का हिंदू धर्म में बेहद खास महत्व माना जाता है और इसका आयोजन किसी उत्‍सव के जैसा ही होता है। लेकिन पिछले साल से कोरोना की वजह से जगन्‍नाथ यात्रा के आयोजन का उत्‍सव काफी फीका पड़ चुका है। इस साल भी माना जा रहा है कि बिना किसी भीड़भाड़ के रथ यात्रा निकाली जाएगी। जगन्नाथ रथयात्रा की …

Pori Festival is a three-day festival. It is celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists living in these Himalayan Highlands, and is the perfect example of the region’s rich cultural amalgamation. Pori Festival is an exceedingly lively and popular festival celebrated across the whole of Himachal Pradesh state of India, particularly in the Lahaul and Spiti region. Pori takes place from …

Diggi Padyatra: Padyatra is referred to any yatra or journey that is done on foot. Padyatra is usually done for political purposes. However some padyatra has religious significance too. Kanwar yatra in Hardwar and Diggi Padyatra in Jaipur are common examples of religious yatra that take place every year. Diggi Padyatra: Unique Religious Gathering Diggi Padyatra is one of the …

Yogini Ekadashi is one of the auspicious occasions for Hindus to cleanse themselves of all past sins and to conduct their life in a more effective manner in the future. This day is crucial for people who are attracted towards materialism and need to be nurtured towards the path of spirituality. It is regarded as the most iconic days for …

Kharchi Puja is a Hindu festival from Tripura, India. Performed in Agartala in July or August, the festival involves the worship of the fourteen gods forming the dynasty deity of the Tripuri people. Kharchi Puja is one of the most popular festivals in Tripura. It’s a week-long royal Puja which falls in the month of July on the eighth day …