Passover celebrates the Jewish exodus from Egypt, which is considered the pivotal event in the history of the Jewish people. Date Passover, called Pesach in Hebrew, begins at sunset on the fourteenth day of the Jewish month of Nisan, generally between late March and mid-April, and continues for seven days. In Jewish communities outside of Israel (the Diaspora) it lasts …

Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day — Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The name Shrove comes from the old middle English word ‘Shriven’ meaning to go to confession to say sorry for the wrong things you’ve done. Lent always starts on a Wednesday, so people went to confessions on the day before. This became known as …

Ooty / Mount Abu – Summer Festival — Cultural programs, adventure sports, boat races, flower and fruit shows add to the splendor of the festival. Mount Abu The Summer Festival is held every year in the month of Aashadh (June). The steep rocks, tranquil lakes, picturesque locations and the pleasant climate of Mount Abu make it an ideal location for …

Ching Ming is a Chinese rite marking the beginning of spring that is focused on ancestor worship. On this day, people visit gravesites and make offerings to the souls of their deceased relatives. In English, we call it a Ching Ming Festival, Grave-Sweeping Day, Clear and Bright Festival. Ching Ming is held on the 106th day after winter solstice, and …

Pattadakkal Dance Festival is celebrated every year in Pattadakkal and the venues are inevitably the temples of Pattadakkal. Fairs and Festivals forms an integral part of the living heritage of Karnataka. Festivals here is marked by enthusiasm, gaiety, color, adherence to traditions and culture. The diversity of the state is well manifested in these fairs and festivals of Karnataka. Pattadakkal …

Kolkata Festival — The festival of Calcutta is full of fun and frolic; the festival attracts the local crowd, as well as people from neighboring districts. It is held every year in the centrally located maidan area of the city of Calcutta. Ethnic food stalls displaying Bengali cuisine and cultural events make this a lively occasion. There is lot of amusement …

Dragon Boat Festival — There are few sites more spectacular than a fleet of boats decorated to look like dragons racing to the finish line, paddlers moving their oars in one fluid motion while the drummer thumps out a steady rhythm. Once practically unknown outside the Chinese community, today you’ll find enthusiastic crowds cheering on racers participating in dragon boat festivals …

With at least seven major faiths and a large agricultural population, India seems to celebrate one festival or another every day in the year. In addition, each seasonal change – such as the coming of spring, the monsoon and the harvests – is celebrated. Yet another factor here is the strength of the bonds of familial affection and concern. Festivals …

दुनिया मेँ 3 तरह के लोग होते हैँ – दुखी, सुखी और भक्त| आभाव और निराशा के कारण दुखी आदमी हमेशा परेशान रहता है तो सुखी आदमी अपने सुख से उकता जाता है और वह ‘मन मांगे मोर’ की धारा मेँ बहता रहता है| विश्व के सम्पत्र राष्ट्रों के देश भारत के अध्यात्मिक ज्ञान की तरफ आकर्षित होते है तो …

होली के SMS आपने दिल का हाल बताना छोड़ दिया, हमने भी गहराई में जाना छोड़ दिया. होली से पहले ही आपने नहाना छोड़ दिया? सादे रंग को गलती से आप ना कोरा समझो, इसी मे समाये इंद्रधनुषी सातों रंग, जो दिखे आपको ज़िन्दगी सादगी भरी किसी की, तो आप यूँ समझो सतरंगी है दुनिया उसीकी, होली आई सतरंगी रंगो …