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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...
Eid - The Festival of Teachings
Eid is one of the most religious festivals of Muslims. It is a three-day-long festival and celebrated by Muslims all over the world. The actual meaning of Eid, in Arabic, is a ‘festival’ or ‘feast.’ It is celebrated twice a year as Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. Fashion statem...
Yogi on the Coast: Exploring Yoga Retreats across Goa
When the wave crashed on the shore, I asked her a question. “What calms the turmoil within you on a high tide night? “When you learn that you’re an extension of the ocean itself, you know there will be calmer days.” She replied. While we’re not enrolling you into a phil...
Culturally North Eastbound: Expedition through the Khasi Heritage of Meghalaya
YM LEI LEI! HUE, KUMNO?(Wondering what’s up with our content team?) Ym Lei Lei and Hue, Kumno, translate to Welcome, Hi, How are you? Wondering what language this is? It is Khasi, spoken in the land of Meghalaya. “Khasi” originates from the word ”Khas” meaning hills.Eve...
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...
Explore Neil Island in Havelock
Nestled in the azure waters of the Bay of Bengal, Neil Island is a hidden gem among India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands. With its pristine beaches, lush greenery, and tranquil ambiance, this island offers a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. With its natural beauty, coral reefs...
Radha Ashtami: Importance and Significance
The birth or the appearance anniversary of Sri Radha, the divine and eternal consort of Sri Krishna, is celebrated as Radhashtami. According to the Hindu calendar, Radha Jayanti or Radhashtami falls on the 8th day of the 2nd half of the month Bhadra. This day is very auspicious for the devotees of L...
"Gahambars: Ancient Persian Festivals Celebrating the Elements"
The rich tapestry of Persian culture is woven with a myriad of traditions, festivals, and celebrations, each reflecting the deep-rooted history and spiritual beliefs of the Iranian people. Among these, the Gahambars stand as unique and significant cultural events that have been celebrated for mill...
Ganesh Chaturthi - Festival of Lord Ganesha
Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesh Chaturthi marks his birth anniversary. This festival falls on the fourth day of month Bhadra according to the Hindu calendar and occurs in the months of August-September. This festival is celebrated with great fe...
Onam - Biggest Harvesting Festival of Kerala
The most important and vibrant festival of the Kerela falls at the beginning of Chingam month of the Malayalam calendar, Kollavarsham, and it is the first month as well. It occurs in the months of August or September following the Gregorian calendar. People celebrate this festival to welcome King M...
Parsi or Zoroastrian Festivals
Zoroastrianism is the Persian religion, which is based on scripture called Zend Avesta. Zarathushtra is the founder of this religion; hence it is also called Zarathustra religion. Historically, Zoroastrianism is known as the world’s oldest religion and began in the 6th century BC. By th...
Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world after Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism. Its founder was Mahatma Buddha Shakyamuni (Gautama Buddha), who lived from 563 BCE to 483 BCE. Gautam Budhha is known as a Jyoti Punj of Asia. Buddhism is a religion and philosophy derived from the Śramaṇa ...