Culture & Tradition of India

India boasts of strong culture & traditions. This category introduces you to different aspects of Indian cultural traditions.

Onam Pookkalam: Kerala Flower Rangoli

Onam Pookkalam – Kerala Culture & Tradition

Onam Pookkalam: Onam is a colorful festival celebrated by Malayalees all over the world. It is the state festival of Kerala (India). Pookkalam, the floral decoration (also known as floral carpet) is one of the most important part of Onam, which is also a harvest festival. Simple as well as intricate floral designs are laid at the verandah of every …

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Onam Wishes For Students And Children

Onam Wishes For Students And Children

Onam Wishes: The state festival of Kerala (India), Onam, is celebrated with zeal. All through the ten days of the festival, the air is filled with excitement, while people are busy in welcoming their King Mahabali. Feasting, laying Pookkalam (floral carpet) on floor, singing songs and shopping are the highlights of the festival. Malayalees from the nook and corner of …

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Mothers Day Proclamation: Julia Ward Howe

Mothers Day Proclamation: Julia Ward Howe

Mothers Day Proclamation: This powerful Proclamation was made by Julia Ward Howe in the advocacy for the need of official celebration of Mother’s Day in Boston, United States of America in 1870. Miss Howe was the first person in US to recognize the need for Mother’s Day holiday. She was successful in raising awareness amongst the masses and pushing her …

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Mothers Day History: About Julia Ward Howe And Anna Jarvis

Mothers Day History: About Julia Ward Howe And Anna Jarvis

Mothers Day History: Origin of Mother’s Day goes back to the era of ancient Greek and Romans. But the roots of Mother’s Day history can also be traced in UK where a Mothering Sunday was celebrated much before the festival saw the light of the day in US. However, the celebration of the festival as it is seen today is …

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First Mothers Day Celebrations And Thanking Mother

First Mothers Day Celebrations And Thanking Mother

First Mothers Day Celebrations: A woman’s First Mothers Day evokes mixed feelings of joy and pride. It is the time for the new mother to celebrate first mother’s day. She must relish the joys of holding her baby, to feel her own heartbeat inside it and should take pride in the fact that she is the ‘mother’ of that adorable …

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Mothers Day In India: Holidays, Observances And Celebrations

Mothers Day In India: Holidays, Observances And Celebrations

Mothers Day In India: The concept of celebrating Mothers Day on the second Sunday of May is very new in India and it can be said that in a time span of less than a decade, Mother’s Day has been a great success. In the presence of umpteenth number of existing festivals, it is a remarkable achievement for a foreign …

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