Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of lights, is amongst the most famous of all the Indian festivals. It falls on the amavasya, no moon day, of the Hindu month of Kartik (October – November). This festival, which is so unique to India, is celebrated for different reasons and in multiple forms all…
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Navratri : Nine Days Festival dedicated to Mother Goddess Durga
Navratri is a nine-day festival during which 9 forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped. It is without doubt one of…
Janmashtami : The Birth of Shri Krishna
Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is the festival celebrating the day of Shree Krishna’s Divine birth in Mathura. This…
Celebrating Ram Navami: The Auspicious Birth of Lord Rama
Ram Navami marks one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. It celebrates the divine birth of Maryada…
Mahashivratri : The Celestial Union of Shiva and Shakti
Our culture, traditions, and festivals have a deeper meaning. All of them are associated with a specific divine…
Bhai Dooj : Celebrating The Bond of Brothers and Sisters
The festival of Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiyya Dooj or Bhau Beej, is celebrated with great fervor in India to…
The story of Shri Krishna lifting Govardhan Parvat
There is an interesting story in the Bhagavata Purana about Krishna lifting Govardhan Parvat on his little finger.…
Karwa Chauth – Selfless devotion of a Hindu woman
Karwa Chauth is a festival celebrated mainly in the northern parts of India. Women praying for the long life of…
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, or Vinayak Chaturthi, is the festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Ganesh. He is worshipped…
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi : The festival of brothers and sisters
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is the festival of brothers and sisters. This festival falls on Shravan Poornima, the full…