Indian Festivals

गुड़ी पड़वा का त्यौहार: चैत्र मास की शुक्ल प्रतिपदा गुड़ी पड़वा या वर्ष प्रतिपदा या युगादि के नाम से जानी जाती है। मान्यता है कि इसी तिथि से हिंदू नववर्ष की शुरुआत होती है। ‘गुड़ी’ का मतलब होता है – विजय पताका, जबकि ‘युग’ और ‘आदि’ शब्दों से मिलकर बना है ‘युगादि’। गुड़ी पड़वा चैत्र शुक्ल पक्ष प्रतिपदा के नाम …

Ugadi or Gudi Padwa marks the beginning of New Year in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka. Gudi Padwa 2023: Wednesday – 22 March, 2023 This festival is known as Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and Ugadi in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It has become a custom to hold Kavi Sammelans (Poetry recitals) on this day. This festival is considered …

The New year festival or Ugadi comes close on the heels of Holi. While the strong colors of Holi start fading away, the freshness of spring lingers on with sprightliness all around. The flame of the forest (trees with bright red flowers that blossom during Holi) are in full bloom signifying an affluent season. It is believed that the creator …

Somvati Amavasya: The term Amavasya refers to the last day of the moon in waning mode. Amavasya, or the no moon day, when the sun and the moon are in conjunction, is important for performing rituals for the departed souls in the family. Somvati Amavas or Somvara Amavasaya is a no moon day that occurs on a Monday as per …

The World Health Day is celebrated by the people all across the world every year on 7th of April under the leadership of World Health Organization to draw the mass people attention towards the importance of global health. World Health Assembly was held first time in the year 1948 in Geneva (City in Switzerland) by the WHO where it was …

Papmochani Ekadashi falls on the 11th day of fading phase of moon in Chaitra month according to north Indian Hindu calendar. This Ekadashi is the last one in all 24 Ekadashi fasts. As per South Indian calendar, it is marked on the Krishna Paksha of Phalguna month whereas it is celebrated on Krishna Paksha of Chaitra month according to the …

Sheetala Ashtami: The tangy flavor of fairs and festivals in Rajasthan has their own charm. These fairs and festivals prove to be the best opportunity for the guests to peep into and understand the cultural and traditional aspects of the land of royal figures more closely. Sheetala Ashtami Festival: One of the small and grand festivals is the Sheetala Ashtami …

अप्रैल फूल से जुड़े रोचक किस्से और कहानियाँ: विश्व भर में लोगों में एक अप्रैल को एक-दूसरे को मुर्ख बनाने की होड़-सी लगी रहती है लेकिन बड़े पैमाने पर लोगों को एक साथ मूर्ख बनाने के लिए कभी-कभार कैसे-कैसे अनोखे तरीके अपनाए जाते हैं, आप कल्पना भी नहीं कर सकते। मुर्ख दिवस के संबंध में विभिन्न देशों के कई ऐसे रोचक …

April Fools Day: All Fools Day Information — This is not an official public holiday, but a custom that originated in France called “Poisson d’Avril” (French: April Fish). In Italy, it is called Pesce d’Aprile. It is a day dedicated to playing pranks and practical jokes on one’s family, friends and colleagues. In English name it is called as April Fools Day, …

ईस्टर संडे की दिलचस्प परम्पराएं: ईसाई धर्म के सबसे बड़े पर्वों में एक पर्व है ‘ईस्टर‘। मान्यताओं: अनुसार गुड फ्राइडे के तीसरे दिन यानी अगले संडे को ईसा मसीह दोबारा जीवित हो गए थे। इस घटना को ही ‘ईस्टर संडे (Easter Sunday)’ के रूप में मनाते हैं। ईसा मसीह अपने शिष्यों के लिए वापस आए और 40 दिनों तक उनके …