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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, ...
Ram Navami: Birthday of Lord Rama
Lord Rama is said to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He took birth in Ayodhya and was the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya. Ram Navami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. He had half of the divine qualities of Vishnu and was called “Maryada Purushottam,&rd...
Guru Purnima: Spiritual Tradition of India
Guru Purnima is the day dedicated to the Gurus or the teachers. On this day, people worship their Gurus — academic and spiritual teachers. Especially, Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains celebrate this day to pay respect to their teachers. They thank their Gurus for giving them the light of knowledge...
Uttarakhand - Its Facets and Aspects
From the depth of water bodies to vastness of the sky, if there is any place on the landscape of India that defines beauty, it’s Uttarakhand. Formerly known as Uttaranchal, Uttarakhand is an exquisitely beautiful state in the Northern part of India. If one wishes to plan a rejuvenating vacatio...
Spending time around the beaches teeming with lush green coconut trees spreading their shadow over the lavishing golden brown sand, with the beautiful views of people making fun in blue oceanic water - completing a picture of its own, is not a bad idea to make the best out of your holidays and that ...
“From ignorance, lead me to truth; From darkness, lead me to light; From death, lead me to immortality” Diwali is the most auspicious festival of Hindus celebrated with great zeal all across India. The festival being known as the festival of lights signifies the victory of good over...
India at a Glance | History, Culture & Facts!
India, a southeast Asian Nation, is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country having more than 1.33 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. India boasts of an immensely wealthy and vibrant cultural heritage, including numerous traditions, languages, ...
Gujarat - Success Story State (SSS)
The only haven of Asiatic lions, the land which has given birth to legends like Kannad - the father of Atomic Theory, Mahatma Gandhi, Dhirubhai Ambani, Gujarat is situated in the west of India and bounded by the Arabian Sea. The state is renowned for its ancient archaeological sites, historic archit...
Delhi is the capital of India and is officially known as the National Capital Territory of Delhi (NCT). It is one of the seven Union Territories of India and considered a city too. Delhi shares its boundary with Uttar Pradesh from East and Haryana from the rest of the three sides.In the list of Indi...
Raksha Bandhan - The Bond of Protection
Raksha Bandhan—the bond of protection—is the annual festival celebrated by Hindus in every corner of the world. This festival is a symbol of love and affection between sisters and brothers. It is celebrated on the first full moon day (Rakhi Purnima) of the lunar month Shravana (the 5th m...
Guru Nanak Jayanti - Founder of Sikhism
Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birth of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism. It is one of the most sacred festivals in Sikhism and is a national holiday in India. Guru Nanak was the first of ten gurus (masters) of Sikhism, and Guru Nanak Jayanti is celebrated among all Sikhs all over t...
Rath Yatra - Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri
When anyone says "Rath Yatra," the first picture comes in mind is of the world-famous 'Jagannath Rath Yatra of Puri.' It is famous because of the grand celebration that takes place, the larger than life arrangements, a massive crowd of devotees, beautiful idols, and awesomely decorated chariots of t...
Independence Day - Pride And Patriotism
15th August is celebrated as the Independence Day of India. After two centuries of slavery, India became independent on this day. 15th August marks as a National Holiday in all over the country. The whole country is decorated with Indian tri-color flag and slogans of bravery, martyrdom, and freedom....
"Mark Your Calendars & Celebrate The National Days"
India is a country of diversity and various cultures. While the list of festivals is prolonged, there are some days which are dedicated to the nation and social causes. These days are termed as ‘National Days’ and are celebrated none less than a festival. List of National Days So...
