Indian Festivals

Indian Festivals are celebrated by varied cultures and through their special rituals add to the colours of Indian Heritage. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of saints and gurus (revered teachers), or the advent of the New Year. A number of these festivals are common to most parts of India. However, they may be called by different names in various parts of the country or may be celebrated in a different fashion.

रमजान और रोजे: रमजान से जुड़े कुछ सवाल-जवाब

रमजान और रोजे: रमजान से जुड़े कुछ सवाल-जवाब

रमजान और रोजे: रमजान में रात को ईशा की नमाज के बाद एक अतिरिक्त नमाज पढ़ी जाती है, जिसे तरावीह कहते हैं। तरावीह में इमाम साहब कुरआन सुनाते हैं तथा शेष लोग चुपचाप इस किराअत को सुनते हैं। रमजान और रोजे: रमजान के महीने में ‘एतिकाफ’ भी एक महत्वपूर्ण इबादत है। ‘एतिकाफ’ से अभिप्राय है कि इंसान कुछ अवधि के …

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Jamat-Ul-Vida: Last Friday of Ramzan

Jamat-Ul-Vida 2017: Last Friday of Ramzan

Jamat-Ul-Vida: Last Friday of Ramzan – Ramzan is the holy month wherein Muslims observe a fast. In this pious period, Jamat-Ul-Vida is an extremely auspicious day for Muslims. As per Islamic history and religion, it is the last ‘Jumma’ prayer of the month. In other words, it marks the last Friday of Ramzan. Etymologically, it arises from the words ‘juma’ …

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Chaitra Navratri: Hindu Festival Information, Date

Chaitra Navratri - Hindu Festival

Chaitra Navratri signifies the start of the Indian or the Hindu new year i.e. the 1st day or Prathama tithi of the Chitra Sudi, every year. Navratri, the festival of nine nights is dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine forms. The nine days have great religious significance as Goddess Durga, the divine mother, had destroyed the evil force (in …

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पंचू डोला मेला: Panchu Dola Melana – Chilika Lake, Odisha Festival of Colors

पंचू डोला मेला: Panchu Dola Melana - Chilika Lake, Odisha Festival of Colors

सदियों पुरानी परंपरा जब मंदिरों से निकल गाँव में जुटते हैं ‘भगवान’, लगती है देव सभा: जानें – ओडिशा के ‘पंचू डोला मेला’ का इतिहास पंचू डोला मेला करीब 4 शताब्दियों से मनाया जाता है। यह क्षेत्र की स्थाई सांस्कृतिक परंपराओं में से एक बन गया है। हजारों भक्तों और मेहमानों के आकर्षण का केन्द्र लोगों की गहरी आस्था का …

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Tulip Festival: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Srinagar

Tulip Festival: Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir

Tulip Festival: Spring brings in the time of blossoming tulips in the valley, as the landscape soften and flourish after the cold winter. Asia s largest tulip garden called Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Siraj Bagh Cheshmashahi Srinagar, in the foothills of Zabarwan range with an overview of Dal Lake presents a soothing view to the eyes. Particulars: Details: Kashmir …

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Jwalamukhi Fair: Jwalamukhi Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Jwalamukhi Fair: Jwalamukhi Temple, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

Jwalamukhi Temple Festival celebrates one of India’s most mystical and powerful shrines dedicated to Goddess Jwalamukhi, a manifestation of Divine Shakti (Durga). Located in Jawalamukhi town, Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, this temple is famous for its natural eternal flames that are worshipped as the living presence of the goddess. It is a major pilgrimage site and cultural celebration for …

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Cheti Chand: Sindhi Hindus New Year, Date, Legends, Rituals, Greetings & Recipes

Cheti Chand: New Year for Sindhi Hindus

Cheti Chand: Birthday of water god (Varun Devta) Sai Uderolal or Jhulelal is called Cheti Chand and this day also corresponds to Guru Nanak’s birthday. Varun Dev as Sai Uderolal or Jhulelal has incarnated to protect Sindhis. Cheti Chand: New Year for Sindhi Hindus 2026: 19 or 20 March, 2026 [Thursday / Friday] 2027: 08 April, 2027 [Thursday] 2028: 27 …

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Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam: Thirunakkara Mahadeva Temple Festival in Kerala

Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam - Hindu Festival

Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam: Kerala has always been quoted God’s own country; its lush green surroundings give a cool and soothing sight to everyone. There is harmony among all the communities of the state. Its rich culture and heritage is a pleasure. Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam: Date 2026: 23 March, 2026 [Monday] 2027: Kerala is the land of high festivities and cheer. …

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Meena Sankranti: Hindu Festival on Sun Transition from Pisces to Aries

Meena Sankranti - Hindu Festival

Meena Sankranti is an important Hindu festival observed on the auspicious occasion of the transition of sun from Pisces to Aries. Known as Meena Sankramanam in South India. Celebrating a Sankranti is often marked with the donation of various things. According to specific personal needs they people celebrate the event at the onset of every month. Some Indian states like …

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Nav Chandi Fair: Nauchandi Mela – Meerut Historic fair, Uttar Pradesh

Nav Chandi Fair

Nav Chandi Fair, which is also known as Nauchandi Fair, is celebrated in Meerut city in Uttar Pradesh. It is also known to have great historical importance. Primarily regarded as an exclusive festival meant for cattle traders, it is attended by numerous people along with their cattle reflecting a colorful atmosphere. Meerut Nauchandi Mela Date: 2026 नौचंदी मेले का उद्घाटन …

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