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Festivals are the soul of India, they are a true picture that depicts the culture, art, beliefs, traditions, morals, and values of Indians and they serve as a link between people and the great Indian mythology. The feeling of following the legacies, trends, rituals, and values set by our ancestors, ...
Sindhis worship, Lord Jhulelal, and Chaliha is the most important festival for the Sindhi community. Chailo Sahib or Chaliha is a forty-day festival which falls in the months of July - August when Sindhis observe fast for forty days to please their God Jhulelal. They say that there was a Muslim inva...
Fair-festivals are the identity and heritage of any religion and culture. In our country, people from different religions and communities live in unison and celebrate festivals with love and enthusiasm. Similarly, the ‘Sindhi community’ who is living in various cities in India celebrates...
Jwala Devi Temple - What is the belief here & Temple timings
Jwala Devi temple is one of the highly revered temples in India devoted to divine Shakti. Settled in the laps of Shivalik range of Kangra Valley ‘Kalidhar’, it is located in the Jwala Mukhi, Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of India wh...
Festivals of Ahmedabad: A Kaleidoscope of Culture And Tradition
Ahmedabad, the largest city in Gujarat, India, is a vibrant tapestry of cultures, traditions, and festivities. Known for its rich heritage, the city celebrates yearly festivals, each marked by charm and enthusiasm. These celebrations bind the diverse communities residing in the city and showcase t...
Jammu and Kashmir - The Crown of India
As one of the great Mughal emperors of Kashmir has quoted, "Gar firdaus ruhe zamin ast…hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin asto!" meaning- If there is a Paradise on Earth…it is here, it is here, it is here! Keep your first step in Jammu and Kashmir, and this quote gets justified itself. Fee...
Punjab - The Land of Five Rivers
Situated in the northwest part of India, Punjab is one of the most affluent states known for its rich culture, religious sentiments, and warm hospitality. Punjab was named after the five rivers, Beas, Sutlej, Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi, which divided it into three regions - Doaba, Malwa, and Maja. Hav...
Arunachal Pradesh - The Land of Dawn Lit Mountains
If you want to experience a calm environment, amazing sights which can control your breath, sky hugging mountains, serene early morning rays of the Sun touching your face and brightening your eyes, wonderful fresh green sheet spread all over then, Arunachal Pradesh is the place for you. Arunachal...
Holi - Joyful if played Wholly
One of the most popular festivals of India, Holi, has a special place in the hearts of people. It occurs in the month of March every year. This two days festival is celebrated almost all over the country and in some parts of the world as well. Though being a Hindu festival, Holi is celebrated by mos...
Janmashtami - Birth of Lord Krishna
Lord Krishna, who is said to be the eighth incarnation or avatar of Lord Vishnu took birth on Janmashtami that occurs on the eighth day of Krishna Paksha of the month of Bhadrapad (August or September). The eighth son from Devki and Vasudev was born in Jail when his parents were imprisoned by his m...
Hinduism is said to be the oldest religion in the world. There are about 1.03 billion followers who follow Hinduism making it the world’s third-largest community. As the above fact indicates, Hinduism should have a variety of festivals, cultures, and rituals in its basket. Some of the festival...
Makar Sankranti: Significance and Importance
Falling every year on the 14th of January, Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival and is celebrated all over India with great joy and devotion. It is a Hindu festival, and Lord Sun is worshiped on this day. Makar Sankranti has different names in different zones of the country like Makar Sankranti in...
The Festival of India | Pongal
Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated in the state of Tamil Nadu with great enthusiasm. This festival is celebrated for four long days and filled with traditions and rituals. By rejoicing this festival, people thank Mother Nature for giving them a good harvest of crops like Rice, Cereals, Sugarcan...
Why is Maha Shivaratri celebrated?
We all know, Lord Shiva is the Adi Guru or the First Sage who originated the yogic tradition. His day, Maha Shivaratri is one of the significant festivals for Hindus, which means ‘great night of Lord Shiva.’ This is the darkest night of the year, which celebrates the Grace of Shiva. As t...
Vasant Panchami - The Onset of Spring
The word Vasant means spring, and Panchami means the 5th day. It falls on the fifth day of the month of Magha under the Hindu calendar. It is the 5th day of the spring season, so it occurs mostly in February, according to the Gregorian calendar. It is celebrated mainly in the eastern part of India, ...
