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 […]

Significance and History Dhanu Sankranti is a solar festival that marks the transition of the Sun from Scorpio (Vrishchika Rashi) to Sagittarius (Dhanu Rashi). This change signifies the onset of […]