Merry Christmas to everyone out there! Christmas is a festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Jesus and is celebrated every year on 25th of December. Here is the day we have all been waiting for a year. Santa Clause plays a pivotal role during Christmas. During our childhood days, we used to believe that …
Diwali is undoubtedly one of India’s most prominent, brightest, and most important festivals. At the same time, It is popularly known as the ‘festival of lights. Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains mainly celebrate this festival. The celebration of Diwali as the “victory of good over evil” refers to the light of higher knowledge that dispels all …
Introduction Lord Ganesha is one of the deities in Hinduism who is also called ‘Vighnaharta’ or the conqueror obstacles. It is said that he removes all kinds of obstacles from one’s path. As per Hindu rituals, Lord Ganesha is worshipped before any other puja or auspicious ceremony. He is also the lord of wisdom and …
Introduction The Parsi new year is celebrated on 16th August every year. This regional holiday in India is called ‘Jamshedi Navroz,’ the King of Persia. He started the Parsi calendar, and Navroj means ‘new day.’ It is the first day of the Parsi new year celebrated by Parsis with friends and family. Many traditional …
Introduction Raksha Bandhan is a traditional ceremony celebrated between brothers and sisters of all ages in Hindu culture. Rakhi is a decorative thread or amulet tied by the sister on their brothers’ wrist, symbolically a thread of protection or ‘Raksha.’ This ritual of bonding and well-wishing between brother and sister is celebrated on the day …
Introduction Muslims are preparing for Eid Al-Adha, one of the most significant feasts in the Islamic calendar, which is just around the horizon. Eid Al-Adha is not just a time to celebrate; it is a holiday rich in cultural and historical significance for Muslims worldwide. It is a time of year for religion, penance, and …
Ratha Yatra is a combination of the terms ratha, which means chariot or carriage, and yatra, which means journey or pilgrimage. Other Indian languages, like Odia, utilise their phonetic equivalents, like jatra. The event is also known as the chariot festival or ratha jatra. Rath Yatra A chariot ride with spectators is known as a …
About Gautam Buddha statue near green trees The main Buddhist festival is Buddha Purnima also known as Vesak or Vaisakh Purnima. It commemorates the birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of the Buddhist religion, and is widely celebrated around the world. It is observed on the full moon day in May and is recognized …
The Night of Prayer festival special for whose?do you know about it? erakina The Night of Prayer festival special for whose?do you know about it? erakina Introduction to raat Chaand Raat or ‘The night of the moon’ could be a festival that marks the top of Ramadan or Ramzan. It’s celebrated by the Islamic Community …
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Introduction to festival delicacies Festive delicacies are always in the limelight. But, have you heard of the delicacies that can be consumed during a fast? Yes, that’s right. The delicacies that can be enjoyed during a fast! The festival delicacies of Navratri celebrates the exuberance of the divine for nine consecutive days. Certain ingredients like …
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