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 […]

Raksha Bandhan

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 […]

Krishna Janmashtami

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, […]

Ganesh Chaturthi

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 […]

Onam

Significance and History Onam is a harvest festival celebrated in Kerala. Home decorations, preparation of traditional dishes, and classical dance are some of the common practices followed on this day. Also known as Thiruvonam, […]

Mahalaya Amavasya

Significance and History Mythology says that Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara created Goddess Durga to defeat demon king Mahishasura. The demon king had gotten a boon that he cannot be exterminated […]

Navaratri

Significance and History This culture is deeply rooted in an understanding of the human system's connection to the Earth, the Moon, the Sun, and various aspects of the Divine. This […]