Indian Festivals

Shab-E-Miraj means the “night of Ascent“. It was the blessed night when the Holy Prophet of Islam was spiritually transported to heaven and he reached the highest stage of nearness to God Almighty which is beyond ordinary human comprehension. The Ascent took place on 27th day or Rajab, 2 years before Hijra. The journey was not with a physical body …

Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival: Launched in 2010, out of the community that grew around Sanatkada and Sanatkada Trust, MSLF distills the essence of Lakhnavi culture, in the form of an open to all event, targeted as much at Lucknow’s deeply entrenched locals as well as to newcomers & visitors. Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival 2024: Using oral, visual and experiential storytelling …

Jaipur Literature Festival 2024: Jaipur hosts a number of literary giants every year in January amid giving farewell to winter. The atmosphere fills with the air of creativity in the beautiful ambiance of majestic Clarks Amer. Described as the ‘greatest literary show on Earth’, the Teamwork Arts Jaipur Literature Festival is the world’s largest free event of its kind. Originally …

Suraj Kund Mela Celebrated at: Surajkund, Distance Faridabad (Haryana) Celebrated during: 1st Feb to 16th February – every year Main attractions: Rich showcase of regional and international crafts and traditions Suraj Kund Mela: Suraj Kund Mela — About eight kilometers from New Delhi in the state of Haryana lies the village of Surajkund. As spring glides in, full of warmth and vibrancy …

Mount Abu Winter Festival: Winter Festival is held every year in December at Mount Abu. Mount Abu known as the summer capital of Rajasthan is the only hill station in the entire North West India. It is attributed as “Oasis in Rajasthan”. Situated on the highest peak of the Aravali range of mountains, Mount Abu is covered with lush green …

Natyanjali Dance Festival — The ancient Nataraja temple of Chidambaram pays special tribute to Lord Nataraja – the dancing Shiva. The temple has carved pillars depicting Lord Nataraja in 108 poses of Bharatanatyam classical dance in the eastern tower. The Natyanjali festival dedicated to Lord Shiva is celebrated every year for five days in the temple premises. It begins on the …

Beating Retreat Information: After three days of Republic Day parade, a moving ceremony known as “Beating Retreat” is held at the Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. This ceremony revives an ancient war custom according to which troops used to stop fighting at sunset. Bugles announcing the sunset would sound in the battlefield. As soon as soldiers heard these bugles they …

26 जनवरी: गणतंत्र दिवस, मातृभुमि के सम्मान एवं उसकी आजादी के लिये असंख्य वीरों ने अपने जीवन की आहूति दी थी। देशभक्तों की गाथाओं से भारतीय इतिहास के पृष्ठ भरे हुए हैं। देशप्रेम की भावना से ओत-प्रोत हजारों की संख्या में भारत माता के वीर सपूतों ने, भारत को स्वतंत्रता दिलाने में अपना सर्वस्य न्योछावर कर दिया था। ऐसे ही …

Republic Day 2024: Tableaux set to display ‘women empowerment’ On Republic Day, tableaux are prepared to showcase the theme of ‘women empowerment,’ highlighting the progress and achievements of women in various fields.

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 …