Indian Festivals

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 …

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 …

“Chaturmasya” is the period of 4 months from Ashadha Shukla Ekadashi (Ekadashi during the bright half of Ashadh-shayan Ekadashi), (Gods Seep) to Kartik shukla Dwadashi (Dwadashi during the bright half of Kartik Utthana Ekadashi) (Gods wakeup). Chaturmasya Vrata is observed by all – Karmis, Gyanis, Yogis and Devotees, for the attainment of their respective desires. During this period sleeping on …

Sai Teun Ram Jayanti is celebrated by the Hindu community across India with great devotion and dedication. It is observed in commemoration of the great saint Sai Teun Ram (Satguru Swami Teoonramji Maharaj) who is fondly called ‘Sai’. Known for his valuable teachings and preachings, the mystic saint is best known for serving Hindus towards their prosperity. People remember the …

Guru Hargobind Singh Jayanti: Guru Hargobind (19 June 1595 – 28 February 1644) – sixth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion. Become Guru at age of eleven, after execution of his father, Guru Arjan, by Mughal emperor Jahangir. Sikhism was started in Punjab by Guru Nanak in the late 15th century and the followers of this religion are known …

Sao Joao Feast: The Goan flavour intensifies with numerous Christian festivals which adds vibrant colors all round. Sao Joao or The feast of St John the Baptist is observed on June 24th every year with fun and frolic. The celebration of Sao Joao has been continued for around 175 years. Every monsoon the Sao Joao feast is celebrated with grandeur …

Eid el-Adha – A ritual of sacrifice and thanksgiving announces a religious pilgrimage. Eid el-Adha / Bakrid: Islamic Festival of Sacrifice Eid el-Adha is an officially observed religious holiday that precedes the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage of Muslims to Islam‘s holiest sites. Eid al-Adha, is one of Islam’s most important celebrations, announcing the beginning of the Hajj, the celebrated yearly …

Mahesh Navami: India is a secular land where various religions, castes, communities and rituals exist. One such community comprises of the Maheshwari group. As each community has its own set of rituals and festivals, Maheshwari community too has them of their own. This community is more prevalent in the northern part of the country and celebrates Maheshwari Jayanti every year …

Corpus Christi is a Christian feast day that commemorates the Eucharist, the body and blood of Jesus Christ. It is observed in various countries, typically on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. The Christian holiday of Corpus Christi, also known as The Feast of Corpus Christi, is observed yearly on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday. It is celebrated to honour the …

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 …