Diwali

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 […]

Bhai Dooj

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. […]

Chhath Puja

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 […]

Kartik Purnima

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 […]

Geeta Jayanti

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 […]

Dhanu Sankranti

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 […]