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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Significance and History In October or November, during the Hindu lunar month of Kartika, Hindu women in Northern and Western India observe the festival of Karaka Chaturthi. The event falls […]

Significance and History During the festival of Diwali, people light up their homes and commercial outlets. Lord Ganesh is worshipped for prosperity and welfare whereas Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped for […]

Significance and History The festival of Bhai Dooj is celebrated across the country in a traditional way. On the occasion, sisters make a seat for their brothers using rice flour. […]

Significance and History The rituals surrounding Chhath Puja are supposedly harsher when compared to other Hindu festivals. They involve strict fasting (without water), taking a dip in rivers/water bodies, standing in […]

Significance and History Also known as 'Tripuri Purnima' or 'Tripurari Purnima', the festival is a celebration of Lord Shiva's victory over the demon, Tripurasara. This festival is also celebrated in […]

Significance and History The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the Gita, is a sacred Hindu scripture that consists of a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and Lord Krishna, who serves […]