Tag Archives: Hindu Culture and Traditions in Karnataka

Ganesh Chaturthi Cards: Held on the fourth day of the Shukla Paksh or the waxing moon in the Hindu Calendar, Ganesh Chaturthi holds significance in a number of ways. Firstly, it has its root in the legendary stories of Hindu epics, and hence, termed as a religious festival. Secondly, it is a wonderful opportunity for social gathering, as extravagant pujas are …

Ganesh Chaturthi Legends: Lord Ganesh is considered to be the God who has the ability to bestow wisdom and wealth upon humans. All the new undertakings, whether at place of work or at home, start by reciting the mantra of Lord Ganesha. He is known as the God of good luck and prosperity. Therefore, before any auspicious occasion, Hindus performs …

Ganesh Chaturthi: it was not always like this – He is not Mumbai‘s presiding deity; Mumbadevi from which the city region derives its name is. Lord Ganesh, who visits once a year, however, is more popular. One may have to search for Mumbadevi’s temple but that is not the case with Lord Ganesh. He is almost omnipresent, in every nook …

Today, a number of gift galleries have come up with attractive greeting cards for various ceremonious occasion. It is not surprising to see greeting cards for Hindu festivals flocking the markets, because sending and receiving cards has become customary amongst the people. Greeting cards for religious occasions such as Ram Navami are also available in India, in most of the …

Chaitra Navratri, also popular as Chait Navratras, is the nine-day festival observed in Chaitra month. Chaitra Navratras starts on the first day in Chaitra month and ends on Sri Rama Navami, the ninth day of the month. The first of Chaitra month is celebrated as Ugadi or Yugadi. Durgashtami or Durga Ashtami in Navratri is the most auspicious day for …

भाई बहन के परस्पर प्रेम तथा स्नेह का प्रतीक त्यौहार भैया दूज कार्तिक मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की द्वितीय तिथि को दीपावली के बाद पुरे भारत देश में आदिकाल से मनाया जाता है। इस दिन बहने अपने भाई को तिलक लगाकर उनके उज्ज्वल भविष्य व उनकी लंबी उम्र के कामना करती है। भैया दूज वाले दिन आसन पर चावल के …

We Indians are the products of one of the oldest civilizations. We need to be really proud of our ancient history and cultural heritage. However, during the British Rule, we developed an inferiority complex, which adversely affected our quest to unearth facts relating to our glorious past. But our young and educated men and women, born and brought up in …

The festival of Ram Navami is celebrated as the birthday of the Hindu God Rama, who is believed to be one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the ninth day of the Chaitra month, which is the spring season. Though Rama Navami is a major festival which celebrates birth of Lord Rama, …

Ram Navami is a sacred Hindu festival celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm all over the country. It is celebrated on the ninth day (Navami) of the Chaitra month (first month of Hindu lunar calendar) in ‘Shukla paksha’ or waxing moon. Ram Navami Rituals: Hindu Culture & Traditions This festival is observed in order to celebrate the birth of Marayada …

The festival of Ram Navami is dedicated to Lord Ram. It is celebrated with immense zeal and enthusiasm throughout India. On this occasion, all the people following the Hindu religion pray and chant the name of Lord Ram. Even Hindus who are living outside Indian observe this day as an auspicious and festive occasion. Pooja is organized in several temples …