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The festival of Navratri or Durga pooja marks eternal devotion to the nine forms of Goddess Durga with zeal and festivity associated with it. In India, it is celebrated in diverse cultural hues but the ultimate purpose is to worship the Goddess and to celebrate Rama’s victory over demon Ravana. In another way, it is a victory of virtue over evil. Let’s find out how it is celebrated in different
Read MoreThe ten days festival of Ganesh Chaturthi marks the arrival of Ganpathi in almost every Indian house-holds. This year, the celebration will be commencing on 10th September and will be continued till Anant Chaturdashi. It is celebrated in all states in India in different ways. In Hindu scriptures, Ganesh is a God of wisdom and his birth anniversary in the month of Bhadrapada brings wisdom, prosperity, and happiness to His
Read MoreKrishna Janmashtami is one of the most significant festivals of the Hindu religion in India. Popularly known with different names- Krishna Ashtami, Sri Krishna Jayanti, Janmashtami, the festival celebrates the birth of Shree Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Shree Vishnu. This festival is celebrated on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Bhadrapada, according to the Lunisolar calendar. The date for the Janmashtami celebration is
Read MoreMost festivals in India are celebrated in religious or historical contexts. Few of them such as Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi go beyond that. It is a celebration of affection, care, and a strong bond between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Shravana which falls in the month of August. The word Raksha Bandhan originates from the combination of two words ‘Raksha’
Read MoreIndia is a land of diverse cultural flavors. From East to West, from North to South one can have a glimpse of the variety of festivals, foods customs, and languages. The harvest festival of Onam is celebrated in Kerala between the months of August and September. In different states in India, this festival is celebrated in different names as Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Nab Anna in Bengal, Bihu in Assam,
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