Tag Archives: Indian Festivals Legends & Stories

Mahavir Jayanti Information: Birth Anniversary of Lord Mahavira

Mahavir Jayanti

Mahavir Jayanti Information For Students: India has produced many great saints and spiritual leaders. The days commemorating the birthdays or the incidents in the lives of these great sons of the soil, are considered especially holy. The birthday of Lord Mahavira or Mahavir Jayanti is observed by both the Digambra (Sky-clad) and Svetambra (White-clad) Jains on the 13th day of …

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Attuvela Mahotsavam: Kerala Hindu Festival

Attuvela Mahotsavam - Kerala Hindu Festival

The Attuvela Mahotsavam is a grandiose water carnival as opposed to many of usual temple festivals celebrated in God’s own country, Kerala where elephants play an important role and is a center of attraction. The festival is continued for two days. The Attuvela Mahotsavam is associated with the Elamkavu Bhagavathy temple, sited at Vadayar village 3 kilometers far from Vaikom, …

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Rama Navami: Hindu Festival Information

Rama Navami

Rama Navami (Ramanavami) the birthday of Lord Rama is a major Hindu festival celebrated all over the country by devout Hindus both Vaishnavas and Shaivas. Rama, the seventh incarnation of Vishnu was born on the ninth day of the bright half of the Chaitra (March – April) in Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh, India), in the Treta Yuga, the Second Age. There …

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Jamshed-e-Navroz: Zoroastrian New Year Date, Legend, Wishes, Greetings & Posters

Jamshed-e-Navroz: Zoroastrian New Year

Jamshed-e-Navroz is a festival celebrated by Parsis all round the world. Jamshed-e-Navroz is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the Zoroastrian year. The new year of the Parsis corresponds with vernal equinox or with the advent of spring. The time is decided in Iran which is then passed on to the world of Zoroastrians. Jamshed-e-Navroz: Date …

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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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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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Gudi Padwa Hindu Festival Information, Greetings, Banners & Coloring Pages

Gudi Padwa

Ugadi or Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of New Year in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka. Gudi Padwa: Date This festival is known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It has become a custom to hold Kavi Sammelans (Poetry recitals) on this day. This festival is considered one of the foremost auspicious …

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