Indian Festivals

Indian Festivals are celebrated by varied cultures and through their special rituals add to the colours of Indian Heritage. Some festivals welcome the seasons of the year, the harvest, the rains, or the full moon. Others celebrate religious occasions, the birthdays of saints and gurus (revered teachers), or the advent of the New Year. A number of these festivals are common to most parts of India. However, they may be called by different names in various parts of the country or may be celebrated in a different fashion.

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat Information, Date and Legends

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi Vrat

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi / Paush Kabir Ekadashi is celebrated by Hindus with a lot of pomp and fervor across India. Addressed with several alternative names such as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi and Putrada Ekadashi, this is one of the important vrats (fasts) observed by the entire Hindu community in order to ensure that they are blessed with a son. Special pujas …

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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Information

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Celebrated by the Sikhs, the birthday of their tenth and last guru, this day witnesses’ large processions and special prayer gatherings at all Gurudwaras. Background: Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Nanak (Sikh Guru), was born at Patna Sahib on December 22, 1666, (Poh Sudi Saptmi). His birthday generally falls in December or January or sometimes twice …

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अर्ध कुंभ, कुंभ, पूर्ण कुंभ और महाकुंभ: जानिए क्या है अंतर

अर्ध कुंभ, कुंभ, पूर्ण कुंभ और महाकुंभ: जानिए क्या है अंतर

अर्ध कुंभ, कुंभ, पूर्ण कुंभ और महाकुंभ: जानिए क्या है अंतर, कैसे होती है गणना… क्यों इस बार प्रयागराज में लग रहा है महाकुंभ कुंभ मेला न केवल आस्था का प्रतीक है, बल्कि भारतीय दर्शन, परंपरा और खगोलीय विज्ञान का अद्भुत संगम भी है। प्रयागराज में इस साल महाकुंभ मेले का भव्य आयोजन हो रहा है, जो हर 144 साल …

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Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Date, Schedule, Significance, Transportation

Mahakumbh Mela 2025: Date, Schedule, Significance, Transportation

The Mahakumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology. It is the world’s largest public gathering and collective act of faith. This congregation, primarily, includes Ascetics, Saints, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Kalpvasis and Pilgrims from all walks of life. Kumbh Mela, in Hinduism, is a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over a course of 12 …

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Island Tourism Festival: Andaman Nicobar Dance, Drama & Music Fest

Island Tourism Festival: Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar

Island Tourism Festival: A ten-day long festival of dance, drama and music. Exhibitions, displaying arts and crafts, flora and fauna and marine life, are part of the event. Aqua sports and parasailing are added attraction. Island Tourism Festival: 10 Day Long Dance, Drama & Music Fest Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an unique culture, where all religions, languages, ethnic groups …

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Boxing Day: 26 December – Date, History, Celebration, Activities

Boxing Day: 26 December - Date, History, Celebration, Activities

The Boxing Day is celebrated as a public holiday or bank holiday in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, United Kingdom and several countries in Commonwealth of Nations with Christian people. In South Africa this holiday is known as the Day of Goodwill. Boxing Day: Date Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day …

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Christmas Day Information For Students, Children

Christmas Day Information For Students, Children

Christmas Day Information: Christmas is a Government holiday in India. It is one of the two major Christian celebrations that are officially observed around the world. Along with Easter, it is considered a high holy day and a time of great celebration for Christians. In US & Europe, it is highly appropriate to throw a company Christmas party. The holiday’s …

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Charan Singh Jayanti: National Farmers Day, Kisan Diwas – 23 Dec

Charan Singh Jayanti: Farmers Day, Kisan Diwas

National Farmers Day: Chaudhary Charan Singh Jayanti or the birth anniversary of Ch. Charan Singh is on December 23. It is observed as Kisan Diwas or Farmers day. Since, farmers are the backbone of an economy therefore our nation celebrates Farmers Day in the memory of late Ch. Charan Singh, the ex-Prime Minister of India. He was primarily a farmer …

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Margashirsha Purnima, Battisi Purnima, Dattatreya Jayanti

Margashirsha Purnima / Battisi Purnima - Hindu Festival

Margashirsha Purnima: According to the Hindu scriptures, Margashirsha is regarded as a month of dedication. The full moon day falling in this month is known as Margashirsha Purnima. Moon is worshiped on the day of Margashirsha Purnima because the moon was blessed with Amrit on this day. Margashirsha Purnima is also celebrated as Dattatreya Jayanti. Lord Dattatreya was born on …

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