Indian Festivals

गुरु पूर्णिमा: क्यों मनाया जाता है यह पावन पर्व? जानिए गुरु-शिष्य परंपरा, महर्षि वेदव्यास के अमूल्य योगदान और सनातन संस्कृति में गुरु का सर्वोच्च महत्व गुरु पूर्णिमा महर्षि वेदव्यास के ज्ञान, वेदों के संरक्षण, गुरु-शिष्य परंपरा और भारतीय संस्कृति के शाश्वत मूल्यों का उत्सव है। गुरु पूर्णिमा हमें यह संदेश देती है कि चाहे हम विज्ञान, तकनीक और भौतिक उन्नति …

महर्षि वेदव्यास जी का जन्म दिवस गुरु पूर्णिमा के रूप में आषाढ़ मास की पूर्णिमा को मनाया जाता है। भगवान विष्णु के अंशावतार वेदव्यास जी का वास्तविक नाम कृष्ण द्वैपायन है। द्वीप में जन्म लेने के कारण उनका यह नाम पड़ा। इनके पिता ऋषि पराशर जी तथा माता सत्यवती थीं। महर्षि वेदव्यास: Guru Purnima Special सर्वप्रथम एक ही वेद था। …

Guru Purnima – The full moon day in the Hindu month of Ashad (July-August) is observed as the auspicious day of Guru Purnima. The spiritual Gurus are revered on this day by remembering their life and teachings. Guru Purnima Date: It is a propitious day of Guru Purnima, a day holy to the memory of the enormous Sage Vyasa. All …

Devshayani Ekadashi is also known by the name Ashadh Shukla Paksha Ekadashi, Ashadi Ekadashi, Hari Shayani Ekadashi, Maha-Ekadashi and Prathama Ekadashi. Chaturmas, the holy period of four months when Lord Vishnu goes to sleep usually begins after Devshayani Ekadashi. Devshayani Ekadashi: Date Devshayani Ekadashi usually begins days after the Puri Rath Yatra. Padarpur Yatra in Maharashtra too concludes on this …

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 …

As Manipur celebrates Kang festival, read all about the Meitei community’s own version of Jagannath Rath Yatra The name Kang Yatra comes from the word Kang which refers to the chariot of Lord Jagannath and his siblings. Offerings of flowers, fruits and barti (short cotton wrapped cotton balls soaked in ghee) are made to the deities. 2026: July 16 to …

Jagannath Rath Yatra: This spectacular chariot festival celebrated for 8 days is held at the famous Jagannath Temple at Puri (Orissa). Thousands of devotees flock to Puri during the occasion, as they believe that a glimpse of Lord Jagannath in his chariot gives salvation. Images of Lord Jagannath – the Lord of the Universe, his sister Subhadra and brother Balbhadra …

Narsi Mehta Jayanti is celebrated in fond remembrance of Narsinh Mehta (Narsi Bhagat), the great Gujarati saint-poet who lived from the year 1414 and 1481. His lifetime is varied considered as 1409-1488 by some historians. That was the time when the Bhakti movement was in vogue and pioneered by the South Indian saints. Sri Narsi Mehta is a proponent of …

Saint Kabir Jayanti is celebrated in honor of Sant Kabir Das, a mystical saint and poet predominant in North India. Kabir was born to Muslim parents in Benaras (erstwhile Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh) who turned to spirituality and religion at a very young age. Saint Kabir Jayanti is observed as an auspicious day dedicated to Kabir. Name: Saint Kabir Das [संत …

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“. Nirjala Ekadashi: Bhimseni Ekadashi …