Culture & Tradition of India

Holi in Himachal Pradesh is celebrated in much the same way as in rest of North India. People light bonfires-fires called Holika, symbolic of victory of good over evil. Holi in Himachal Pradesh: People in this state are all charged up when it comes to play with colors. Pichkaris in various creative and innovative designs are specially bought by children …

Holi in Manipur: It is interesting to note how Holi is celebrated in Manipur (India). Here, the festivities continue for six days starting on the full moon day of Phalguna. It may also be noted that the traditional and the centuries old Yaosang festival of Manipur amalgamated with Holi with the introduction of Vaishnavism in the eighteenth century. Holi in …

History of Women’s Day: From being synonymous with the kitchen to stepping onto the moon, women have come a long way till now. The Women’s Day has been a symbol of celebrating such women who have surpassed discrimination and come out with flying colors. A look at how March 8th became renowned as the International Women’s Day. History of International …

Valentine’s Day Gift Basket: Shower lavish affection and display your good choice on this Valentine’s Day by sending a perfect Valentine’s Day gift basket to your “someone special“. Gift baskets are a great way to express your appreciation and respect to your beloved. Pick up one of those romantic Valentines’ baskets for your wife or husband, girlfriend or boyfriend and …

Valentines Day Invitation: Valentine’s Day is the special day for couples where they plan intimate dinners and romantic nights. So, if you are planning to throw a Valentine’s Day bash for friends, do not mind if the couples arrive late to the party or leaves early, since many may want to have a private romantic date earlier or later in …

Valentine’s Day Getaways: We have brought you a list of romantic getaway ideas and superb vacation destinations for this Valentine’s Day. Some of them may be just by the corner of your street or even in your own backyard, while some of the other ideas are more elaborate and you will need some big money and at least a week’s …

बसंत पंचमी: सरस्वती आराधना का पर्व – भारतीय धर्म में हर तीज-त्योहार के साथ दिलचस्प परंपराएं जुड़ी हुई हैं। इसीलिए प्रत्येक पर्व-त्योहार के मद्देनजर गांवों-शहरों का स्वरूप कुछ बदल-सा जाता है और सभी समुदाय के लोग तरह-तरह की परंपराएं निभाते हुए हर त्योहार का मनपूर्वक मनाते हैं। बसंत पंचमी: सरस्वती आराधना का पर्व यह तिथि देवी सरस्वती का प्राकट्य दिवस …

Vasant Panchami: As ‘Diwali‘ – the festival of light – is to Lakshmi, goddess of wealth and prosperity, and ‘Navaratri’ is to Durga, goddess of power and valor, Vasant Panchami is to Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and arts. This festival is celebrated every year on the 5th day or ‘Panchami’ of the bright fortnight of the lunar month of …

Chinese Lunar New Year Facts: The Chinese New Year is just round the corner and people all across the country have started preparations to ring in the New Year. This year, around 4 billion are expected to travel to China to celebrate the New Year with family and friends. The Chinese New Year is also called Lunar New Year and is …

Shortly after India became independent, General K.M. Cariappa made a statement in England that, to be counted among the great nations of the world, India needed a strong Army and that under the circumstances non-violence was of no use. Mahatma Gandhi and General Cariappa Gandhi Ji joined issue with him in the November 16, 1947 issue of the Harijan: “Generals …