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Chhath Puja: an Honor to Sun God
Dedicated to the Sun and Shashthi Devi (Chhathi Devi), Chhath is a major festival for the people in the Indian States of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. It is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival in which devotees show gratitude to almighty for giving the bounties of life on earth and accomplishing ...
Looking Ahead: Reflections on the New Year 2020
The New Year is welcomed with new hopes, dreams, goals, ideas, and resolutions. How excited we are while talking about the upcoming New Year 2020 as it is a special occasion for everyone. New Year is commemorated on different days across the world. Even the new year starts at different times in diff...
The birth celebration of Guru Gobind Singh Ji is celebrated as 'Guru Gobind Jayanti.' On this auspicious occasion, People belonging to the Sikh religion commemorate the day with great pomp and show. On this day, Kirtan is performed and Langars are organized in homes and Gurudwaras. When a person he...
January, the month of new beginnings with celebrations, marks the onset of the New Year. It brings new hopes, new opportunities, new dreams, new resolutions, and new goals with new ideas.The month January named after Janus, the Roman deity of beginnings & endings. He is known as the God of gatew...
February, the shortest month of the year is full of Love & Emotions. It is the second month of the year. The month of February was titled after the Roman god Februus. However, the name February designates from the "Februa." "Februa" is the Roman festival of Purification in which people ritually ...
The 4th month of the year April is known as the month of Humor. The April month named after the Latin word "aperire" which means "to open." It is just like flowers do in summers. The Romans denote the month of April as Aprilis.Astrological Sign: Aries (till 19th) & Taurus (20th →)Birth...
The hottest month of the year June is renowned as an auspicious month to get married. According to history, thousands of years ago, the ancient Romans named the month after the goddess Juno. Goddess Juno was believed as an angel of marriage. Juno was always available for the well-being of women."Jun...
The seventh month of the year, July is named after Roman general Julius Caesar and comprises of 31 days. The month of July brings thick and wet blanket of clouds, hence monsoon hits the most of India (also known as Varsha Ritu).Astrological Sign: Cancer (till 22nd) & Leo (23rd→)Birthst...
Named in honor of Augustus Caesar, August is the eighth month of the year with the total number of 31 days. August is a very cheerful month as it brings monsoon (Varsha Ritu) and celebration for Indian people. Of course, it also marked a very special day in the history of India, yes we are talking a...
September is the ninth month of the year with a total number of 30 days. The word September comes from 'Septem' which means ‘Seven’ in Latin, it was named during a time when the calendar year used to begin with March. The month calls for an autumn season which is also known as “Sha...
The tenth month of the year (31 days), October is the holiday season in India as it is full of festivals. The month is also the onset of winters or pre-winters, also known as Hemant Ritu (in Hindi). While it starts to snow in Ladakh and Uttarakhand in North India, the retreating monsoon hits Tamil N...
With a total of 30 days, November is the eleventh month of the year. The tourist season begins with November in India as the temperature starts falling and rain is finally over. It embraces significant festivals and fairs in the nation.Astrological Sign: Scorpio (till 21st) & Sagittarius (2...
December, the last and twelfth month of the year brings different vibes in the country. It comprises of 31 days. The chilly winters in the North and West and warm in South calls for tourism all around, especially for Christmas and New Year celebrations.Astrological Sign: Sagittarius (till 21st)...
Easter Day - The Day of Resurrection
Easter is one of the essential festivals of Christianity. According to Christian beliefs, Jesus was resurrected on the third day of Good Friday, which is celebrated by the people of Christianity as Easter Sunday. Easter is also known as the Day of Resurrection or the Resurrection Sunday. Apart from ...
Lohri - The Bonfire Harvest Celebration
The bonfire harvesting celebration of Punjab is known as the festival of Lohri - a symbol of new beginnings. Like other main festivals of India, Lohri is a public holiday and celebrated with pomp and grandeur across the country. It is celebrated more in the northern province of the country. When do...
