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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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), […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Significance and History Rakhi is an ancient Hindu festival. In 2025, Raksha Bandhan is a public holiday in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana. As cited in the […]

Significance and History The diversity in India makes it the ideal setting for the celebration of various festivals in harmony and joy. One of these occasions, Sri Krishna Janmashtami 2025, […]

Significance and History The Hindu festival, Ganesh Chaturthi commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is thought to be the child of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Hindu mythology holds that […]