Tag Archives: New Delhi Hindu Festivals and Events

Dulla Bhatti also popularly known as Robin hood is the heroic icon that is associated with the harvest festival of Lohri. The legendary figure of Dulla Bhatti also represents the glorious secular tradition of Lohri bonfire. Even today, children go door to door singing traditional folk songs in praise of Dulla Bhatti, a thief who helped the poor and fought …

Chhat Puja Legend: Origin of Dala Chhat Pooja – Legend or the origin of Chhat Puja or Dala Chhat is associated with Mahabharata epic. Mahabharata has the reference of Chhat pooja. It is also mentioned that Chhath or Dala Chhat was started in the time of Mahabharata. Chhat Puja and Draupadi: Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas, has a great power …

Lord Krishna is one of the favorite deities of Hindus. He is worshiped for his immense power, captivating appearance, unique charm and playfulness. For some, he is the hero, a lover or the guide; while for others, he is a child. He resides in the heart of every devotee and fulfills everyone’s wish, if he is worshiped with in-depth devotion. …

शिवपुराण के अनुसार सृष्टि के निर्माण के समय महाशिवरात्रि की मध्यरात्रि में शिव का रूद्र रूप प्रकट हुआ था। महाशिवरात्रि के विषय में मान्यता है कि इस दिन भगवान भोलेनाथ का अंश प्रत्येक शिवलिंग में पूरे दिन और रात मौजूद रहता है। इस दिन शिव जी की उपासना और पूजा करने से शिव जी जल्दी प्रसन्न होते हैं। हिन्दुओं के …