Indian Festivals

Introduction Ratha Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in India. It is celebrated in honour of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Vishnu, and his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy, and it is believed to bring good luck […]

Introduction Pongal is one of the most important festivals celebrated in South India, particularly in the states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. It is a four-day harvest festival that marks the beginning of the Tamil New Year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour. The festival is celebrated to thank and

Introduction Paryushan is an important festival celebrated by the Jain community. It is celebrated for eight days and is an opportunity for people to practice self-discipline, spiritual reflection and forgiveness. It is a time for people to cleanse their souls and prepare for the upcoming Diwali festival. The festival of Paryushan is an important part

Pana Sankranti is a festival celebrated in Odisha during the month of April. It is an important festival for Hindus, and is celebrated in many parts of the country with great enthusiasm. The festival is celebrated by offering prayers to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, and is also known as the ‘Festival of Pana’. It

Onam is an ancient Hindu festival celebrated in the South Indian state of Kerala. It is the biggest and most important Hindu festival celebrated in the state. It is celebrated to commemorate the homecoming of King Mahabali, who was the beloved king of the region. Onam is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy by people

Navratri is a Hindu festival celebrated for nine days in the Hindu month of Chaitra Ashwin (September-October). It is a festival dedicated to the worship of the divine feminine, the goddess Durga. The festival is celebrated with great fervour and devotion throughout India, especially in the states of Gujarat, West Bengal, and Maharashtra. The festival

Makar Sankranti is one of the most important festivals celebrated in India. It is celebrated in different ways across the country, but the essence remains the same. It marks the beginning of the harvest season. It is celebrated with much fanfare and enthusiasm in India. This festival is also known as Maghi and is celebrated