Indian Festivals

Kansa Vadh: Kansa was the maternal uncle of Lord Krishna and Balarama, and the King of Mathura (City in Uttar Pradesh, India). It was prophesied by the great saint Narada that he would be killed by Devaki’s (Kansa’s sister) eighth son. Kansa Vadh: Date In spite of killing off all of Devaki’s sons right after birth, Lord Krishna and Balarama …

Aanvla Navami / Akshaya Navami: The festival of Aanvla Navami or Amla Navami is celebrated with joy by women. Women pray for the success and welfare of their family on the day of Aanvla Navami. Aanvla Navami is the other name of Akshaya Navami. It is auspicious day and celebrated with daan-punya activities by the observers. In West Bengal, it …

Ganga Mahotsav is a five day event celebrated on the banks of the river Ganges in Varanasi. This festival is celebrated to promote Varanasi as the cultural capital of India and the Ganges as India’s lifeline. Ganga has always been an integral part of India and is considered as a thing of reverence by the Hindus. Ganga gives a sense …

छठ पूजा पौराणिक कथाएँ: माता सीता, द्रौपदी, राजा प्रियवद… छठी मैया की उपासना की पौराणिक कथाओं के बारे में जानिए: जीवन में संयम, शुद्धता और आत्म-नियंत्रण की भावना भी जागृत करता है लोकपर्व आइए, हम इस पर्व की महिमा को सहेजें और इसे पूरे विश्व में फैलाकर मानवता के कल्याण के लिए प्रेरणा स्रोत बनाएँ। छठ पूजा हमें यह सिखाती …

नहाय-खाय के साथ शुरू हुआ सूर्य उपासना का 4 दिन का अनुष्ठान: विस्तार से जानिए क्यों होता है छठ, क्या हैं इसके तात्पर्य छठ सूर्य उपासना – पर्व पृथ्वी पर साक्षात् दिखने वाले एकमात्र देवता को धन्यवाद करने का एक तरीका है, जिनके अनुग्रह से पृथ्वी पर जीवन और प्राण का संचार होता है। यह उन सूर्य देव के प्रति …

Venue: Parumala Church Location: P. O. Thiruvalla, Parumala Seminary, Parumala, Kerala 689626 India Denomination: Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church District: Pathanamthitta Website: http://parumalachurch.org Visitors to the Parumala Church in Pathanamthitta district of Kerala have the unique opportunity to take part in the weeklong festivities celebrated here. Parumala Perunnal is an annual feast held to commemorate the death anniversary of Bishop Mar …

85 घाटों पर 12 लाख दीये, 11 टन फूलों से विश्वनाथ मंदिर की सजावट: काशी की देव दीपावली में पहुँचे 70 देशों के प्रतिनिधि, CM योगी बोले – हर हर महादेव बता दें कि राक्षस त्रिपुरासुर ने कभी पूरी सृष्टि में आतंक मचाया था। भगवान शिव ने उसका संहार किया और फिर देवताओं ने दिवाली मनाई थी, इसीलिए इसे देव …

Bhoot Chaturdashi predates Diwali in West Bengal and was traditionally practiced as a night of protection, remembrance and spiritual cleansing. The festival of Diwali holds immense significance for families, as well as businesses. The festivities continue for five days, starting from Dhanteras. A day before Diwali, people celebrate Narak Chaturdashi, which according to Hindu scriptures is the day when Lord …

Rann Utsav or the Rann Kutch Utsav is a cultural extravaganza organized at different locations within Kutch / Kachchh in Gujarat. The fair is like a mirror to the traditional art forms and culture of India. It is organized by the Gujarat tourism department to celebrate the diversity and uniqueness of the Kutch (Kachchh) district. The people of Kutch are …

Jaiprakash Narain Death Anniversary: Jaiprakash Narain was a freedom fighter and a political leader and is known for his pivotal role in the Quit India Movement of 1942. Known by his allies as JP, Jaiprakash also spearheaded the opposition to Indira Gandhi during the 1970s. Name: Jaiprakash Narain (Jayaprakash Narayan Srivastava); JP or Lok Nayak Born: 11 October, 1902 Sitab Diara, Saran district, Bengal …