Tomatina: Tomato Fight Festival Images: La Tomatina is a festival that is held in the Valencian town of Bunol, a town located in the East of Spain 30 km / 19 miles from the Mediterranean, in which participants throw tomatoes and get involved in this tomato fight purely for entertainment purposes. La Tomatina Bunol has inspired similar celebrations in other parts of …

भारत माता मंदिर: हरिद्वार में मौजूद भारत माता मंदिर (मदर इंडिया टैम्पल) स्थापना स्वामी सत्यमित्रानंद गिरि ने कौ थी। साल 1983 में इसका उद्घाटन तत्कालीन प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी ने किया था। मंदिर में पहले कुछ ही मंजिलें थीं लेकिन बाद के समय में इसे 8 मंजिला मंदिर बनाया गया। यह मंदिर देवी-देवताओं के साथ-साथ देशभक्तों और स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों को भी …

International Lefthanders Day: “खब्बू दिवस” यानी “लैफ्टहैंडर्स डे” हर साल 13 अगस्त को मनाया जाता है। 1976 में इस दिन को पहली बार मनाया गया था। यह दिन बाएं हाथ से काम करने वालों की खासियतों के साथ-साथ उन समस्याओं और कठिनाइयों के बारे में गरूकता बढ़ाता है, जिनका वे सामना करते हैं। 13 अगस्त, 1976 को पहली बार इस …

Rakhi Customs & Traditions in India: Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on ‘Shravan Purnima‘ (full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan), which generally falls in the month of August, every year. The auspicious day commemorates the unique bond between a brother and a sister. This festival reflects the pure love of brother and sister for each other. Every brother, …

The festival of Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon day of Shravana (July-August). The word “Raksha” means protection. On this auspicious day women and girls tie an amulet-like thread round the right hand wrist of their brothers as a token of protection against evil during the ensuing year. The thread is called “Rakhi” and is made of a …

Raksha Bandhan Celebrations in India: India is the only country where the love of a brother-sister duo is respected so much that a festival, called Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan, is especially dedicated to it. Rakhi is celebrated with a lot of fun and frolic in India. Besides tying Rakhis on the brother’s hand, gift exchange, relishing tempting and mouth watering …

Brother and Sister Quotes in English: Across India and in Hindu communities worldwide, the sacred bonds between brothers and sisters are honored on Raksha Bandhan. Over many centuries, the rakhi (from Sanskrit, “the tie or knot of affection”) has evolved from simple, handspun threads into bangles adorned in jewels, crystals, cartoon characters and even political figures. On a broader scale, …

History of Raksha Bandhan: Hindu scriptures and mythology is the source of all the Hindu rituals and festivals. In fact, one can find explanations for all the Hindu traditions and customs in the religious epics. Even the origin of Raksha Bandhan celebrations is rooted in the Hindu mythology. There is no confirmed date and time available about the history of …

Raksha Bandhan Coloring Pages: Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is celebrated on a full moon day in the month of Shravan (August) according to the Hindu calendar. It’s the day when brothers and sisters reaffirm their affectionate bond. It is typically a Hindu festival but nowadays people from different faiths celebrate it too. On this day, Sisters tie a sacred threads …

Famous Indian Brother-Sister Jodi: Raksha Bandhan is the most sacred festival of India, which celebrates the pure love of a brother-sister duo. This festival makes siblings remember the time they have spent together, playing with, fighting and helping each other. Those childhood days become fresh and alive once again on this occasion. The love of brother and sister is the …