Bhaiya Dooj, or Bhai Dooj, is a festival celebrated among Hindus of India, Nepal and other countries on the second lunar day of the Shukla Paksha (bright fortnight) of the Kartika monthRead More…

Vishwakarma Day, or Vishwakarma Jayanti, is an auspicious festival for people of the Hindu community. Lord Vishwakarma, regarded as swayambhu and creator of the world, is worshipped on this auspicious day. AccordingRead More…

Diwali, traditionally referred to as Deepavali (Deepon ki Awali or row of lamps), is one of the biggest festivals Hindus eagerly look forward to. Small wonder that this age-old tradition is calledRead More…

Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, marks the start of the five-day-long Diwali festivities. The word ‘Dhan’ means wealth, and ‘Teras’ implies the 13th, as the festival is observed during the 13th lunar dayRead More…

Dussehra, also called Dasara or Vijayadashami in Hinduism, marks the triumph of Rama, an avatar of Vishnu, over the 10-headed demon king Ravana, who abducted Rama’s wife, Sita. The festival’s name isRead More…

On the final day of Navratri festival, Maha Navami is celebrated which falls on the ninth day of the Shukla paksha of the month of Ashwin. This day is also considered as theRead More…

Ashtami or Durga Ashtami is the eighth day of the 9-day Navratri or Durgotsav festival celebrated across different parts of India. It is commemorated on the Ashtami tithi of the Shukla PakshaRead More…

Gandhi Jayanti – a national festival, is observed on October 2 every year in remembrance and honour of the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation – Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, prevalentlyRead More…

Onam is the greatest, and the most significant festival celebrated in the state of Kerala. It is a har-vest festival celebrated with delight and enthusiasm all over the state by people ofRead More…

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most celebrated festivals in India. Indians, especially the people of Maharashtra, celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm and zeal. There are pandals all over the country,Read More…

In Sanskrit, ‘Ashtami’ means the ‘eighth day’, while ‘Janma’ means ‘existence’; this is where the word ‘Janmashtami’ was derived. Krishna Janmashtami, which marks the birth anniversary of the Hindu god, the humanRead More…