Indian Festivals

Goa Memorable Day:  Goa – a light-hearted, easy going, chill-out heaven for travelers, has a beauty of its own. Those lovely sun-baked beaches, hassle-free streets, breezy restaurants have been a delight to all but the essence and struggle of Goa to become an independent has been gutted wrenching. Previously Goa was under the Portuguese but after a great struggle, Goa …

Does the succulent flavor of mango make you crave for more? Can’t you get enough of mangoes, then, the  Festival is a must visit for you. The Festival is celebrated throughout the country with much zeal and zest. The festival is held in the month of July every year in the capital, at Dilli Haat in Pitampura and Janakpuri and …

Nirjala Ekadashi Vrat: According to Markandeya Purana, the Harivansh canto influences the greatness of Ekadashis. There are twenty four ekadashis those are observed throughout the year within the Shukla (bright) and Krishna (dark) phases of the months. The Ekadashi that falls during the bright half of Jyeshta month is considered as the most auspicious “Nirjala Ekadashi”. The fast performed during …

Bhadli Navami: The Hindu community in North India celebrate Bhadli Navami with immense religious fervor. Bhadli Navami also known by the name of Bhatali Navami, Ashara Shukla Paksha Navami, Kandarp Navami and is generally celebrated during the Ashad month. The festival is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the Ashada month. An important fact related to Bhadli …

Bhatali Navami: The Hindu community in North India celebrate Bhadli Navami with immense religious fervor. Bhadli Navami also known by the name of Bhatali Navami, Ashara Shukla Paksha Navami, Kandarp Navami and is generally celebrated during the Ashada month. The festival is celebrated on the ninth day of Shukla Paksha in the Ashada month. An important fact related to Bhadli …

India is a culturally rich land. Many amazing festivals are celebrated here of which the citizens have not even heard about. A beautiful festival called ‘Jamai Sasthi‘ is celebrated in Kolkata which displays beautiful bonding of son-in-law with his in-laws. The traditional festival of Jamai Sasthi originated ages ago as a part of a women’s socio – religious duty. The …

Guru Arjan Dev Martyrdom – Guru Arjan Dev Ji was fifth Guru of the eleven Sikh Gurus. Born in Goindval, Punjab, he was the youngest son of Guru Ram Das Sahib Ji and Bibi Bhani Ji. Bibi Bhani ji was the daughter of Guru Amar Das. Guru Arjan became the fifth Guru on September 1st, 1581 after the death of …

Event Name: Shimla Summer Festival Location: Shimla State: Himachal Pradesh, India Event Date: June 04, 2022 to June 07, 2022 Main Attraction: Displays cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh Shimla Summer Festival is the most awaited festivals of Shimla which welcomes the summer season in the serene and calm environment of this vigilant hill station. It is the world-renowned capital of …

This year will mark death anniversary of country’s first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru on May 27. Every year the leader is paid floral tribute by elite ministers, govt. officials and other dignitaries across the nation. Special program is organized at Shanti Van, the memorial of Nehru where priests recites hymns from sacred texts for the departed soul of the …

अश्वमेधसहस्रणिराजसूयशतानिच। एकादशयुपवासस्यकलांनारहंतिशोडशीम्र।। “Not Even Thousand Ashtamedha Yogas or Hundred Raj Suya Yogas would match the fast on a Ekadashi Day” Ekadashi means 11, in Sanskrit and is the name of the 11th day of the month in a Hindu Calendar. In the Hindu Calendar, a month is actually divided into two parts of 15 days and hence, a month has …