Ugadi, Gudi Padwa, or Telugu New Year

Significance and History Ugadi (celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Karnataka) and Gudi Padwa (celebrated in Maharashtra and Goa) mark the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar and the first […]

Ram Navami

Significance and History Ram Navami is a significant Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It falls on the ninth day of […]

Hanuman Jayanti

Significance and History Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the birth of Lord Hanuman, a devoted follower of Lord Rama and a symbol of strength, devotion, and humility. It is observed on the […]

Tamil New Year

Tamil New Year (Puthandu) Significance and History Tamil New Year (Puthandu), also known as Chithirai New Year, marks the beginning of the Tamil calendar year. It typically falls on April […]

Bengali New Year or Bihu

Significance and History Both Bengali New Year (Pohela Boishakh) and Bihu are significant regional festivals celebrated in India, marking the beginning of the new year and the harvest season. They […]

Vaisakhi / Baisakhi / Vishu

Significance and History Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, is a major harvest festival celebrated in Northern India, especially in Punjab and Haryana, and marks the beginning of the harvest season. […]

Akshaya Tritiya

Significance and History Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akha Teej, is one of the most auspicious and widely celebrated Hindu festivals. It typically falls in the month of Vaishakha (April-May), […]

Savitri Pooja

Significance and History Savitri Pooja, also known as Savitri Brata or Vat Savitri Vrat, is a deeply revered ritual observed by married Hindu women, particularly in India and Nepal. Rooted […]

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Rath Yatra

Significance and History Ratha Yatra, also known as the Chariot festival, falls either in June or in July each year. This festival attracts foreigners as well since it is globally […]

Guru Purnima

Significance and History The mythology behind Guru Purnima can be traced back to the birth of the sage Ved Vyasa, who is said to be the author of the Mahabharata […]