Basant Panchami or Saraswati puja is celebrated on the fifth day of Magha month. It marks the beginning of the Spring season (King of all Seasons). On this day Saraswati Maa is worshipped who is Hindu Goddess of knowledge, speech, music, wisdom, learning and art. Why is Basant Panchami celebrated? The festival is celebrated to […]
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Makar Snakranti is a very auspicious and sacred day. It is known by different names in different parts of India such as Uttarayan, Pongal, Magh Bihu, Makara Sankranti, Sankranti or Maghi. This festival marks the end of the winters and the beginning of spring season having longer days. On Makar Sankranti, the sun enters the
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Lohri is a winter festival in India, celebrated ever year on the night before Makar Sakranti. On this day, people create a bonfire and gather around it, singing traditional songs and enjoy delicious snacks. Why is Lohri celebrated Lohri is celebrated every year to mark the end of winter season and welcoming of the summer
Christmas day is celebrated every year on 25th December all around the world. It celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Christmas is primarily celebrated by Christians with great joy. People decorate Christmas tree with lights, ribbons, pearls, stars, strings, bells etc. Christmas trees are a symbol of life among dark and cold winters. Gifts are
Kartik Purnima is also known by as Tripuri Purnima. It is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Kartik. This festival has great significance for Hindus. This festival is also known by the name ‘Dev Deepawali’ because it is said on this day the Gods celebrate the festival of Diwali. On this
Crackers or Fireworks are an important part of Diwali festival. Everyone enjoy bursting crackers, no matter if you are old or young. When crackers are lighted they give out high intensity light which signifies the true essence of Diwali – ‘Victory of Light over Darkness‘. There are many types of crackers available to enjoy the
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The festival of Annakoot is also known by the name ‘Govardhan Puja’ or ‘Annakut’. It is the fourth day in the five day celebrations of Diwali. Delicious recipes are made and offered to Lord Krishna. Devotees worship the Govardhan Hill, since it was lifted by Lord Krishna on this day. This festival has great significance
Diwali is celebrated every year on the Amavasya of Kartik month. Diwali is the biggest festival celebrated in India. Not only in India, but it is celebrated all around the world by millions of people. Diwali is also known by the names ‘Deepawali’ and ‘Festival of Lights’. It is celebrated to mark the return of
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Diwali is a five day festival. Day 2 of the 5 day festival is celebrated as Chhoti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi. On this day Lord Krishna killed Narkasur and saved people, saints and Gods from Narkasur’s tyranny. On the day of Chhoti Diwali, Lord Hanuman’s birthday is also celebrated, that is why it is also
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Diwali is one of the biggest festivals of Hindu. It is a five day festival. Diwali starts with the festival of Dhanteras. Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th day of Kartik month. It symbolizes the start of Diwali. Let us look at the significance of Dhanteras and rituals to be performed. Significance of Dhanteras On
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