Culture & Tradition of India

Significance of Baisakhi: Vibrant Festival of Baisakhi is considered to be an extremely important festival in India for number of reasons. Apart from being important for the farmers as a harvest festival, the festival is of prime importance in Sikhism as a foundation day of Khalsa Panth. Besides, auspicious Baisakhi day is of importance for astrological reasons too! Astrological Significance …

Baisakhi History: Foundation of Khalsa Panth – Baisakhi or Vaisakhi Festival is celebrated as the Sikh New Year and the founding of the Khalsa Panth. History of Baisakhi traces its origin from the Baisakhi Day celebrations of 1699 organized by the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh to form Khalsa – Brotherhood of Saint Soldiers to fight against tyranny and …

Regional Celebrations of Baisakhi New Year: Auspicious day of Baisakhi is celebrated in various regions of India by different names and different rituals. This is because the day of Baisakhi holds special significance for Hindus along with Sikhs. For Hindus, April 13th mark the time for New Year and they celebrate the day with rituals like bathing, partying and worshiping. …

Hola Mohalla Begins in Anandpur Sahib: Tens of thousands of devotees converged on this Sikh holy town on Friday to offer prayers at Gurdwara Keshgarh Sahib during “Hola Mohalla” celebrations which coincide with the Holi festival. All roads towards this holy town, which is home to the second most important Sikh shrine after Harmandar Sahib in Amritsar, experienced heavy vehicular …

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 …

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 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 Greeting Cards: In India, a very popular way to express your love for your beloved is by giving greeting cards for Valentine’s Day. Romantic greeting cards have been around for quite some time, though they have become immensely popular of late with lovers of all ages thronging the stores to find the best one for their beloveds. Romantic …

Wondering whether or not you’ve found true partner? For some relationships it can be hard to tell, especially if you’ve never been in love before. Ask yourself the following questions so you’ll know. Am I In Love? Valentine’s Day Special #1 – Physical Responses  One of the ways to know its romance is by the physical responses you have to …

युवा दिवस: स्वामी विवेकानंद जयंती – 12 January उन्नीसवीं शताब्दी में विदेशी शासन की दासता से दुखी और शोषित हो रही भारतीय जनता को जिन महापुरुषों ने अंग्रेजों के विरुद्ध संर्घष के लिए प्रोत्साहित किया उनमें, स्वामी विवेकानंद जी प्रमुख थे। अपनी ओजस्वी वांणी से उन्होने जन-मानस के मन में स्वतंत्रता का शंखनाद किया। अपनी मातृभूमि के प्रति उनके मन में अत्यधिक सम्मान …