Indian Festivals

Maasi Magam, often referred as Maasai Magam is one of the important festivals of Hindu people living across Tamil Nadu. Maasi Maham falls in the Tamil month of Maasi (Feb – Mar) and is considered as an auspicious day by Tamilians living all over the world. Maham or Magam is a star according to the Indian Vedic astrology. Masi Magam …

Indian Festival Calendar 2025: India, the land of rich culture and history, has plenty of festivals celebrated with lots of joy, gaiety, rituals and zest. Every region and religion of India has its own set of festivals meant to remember and commensurate the birthdays and great deeds of deities, gurus, heroes and saints. Indian Festival Calendar 2025 Some of these …

Sikh Festival Calendar 2025: India is a land of myriad religions and cultures. Each of the religions finds an expression in the celebrations of its unique festivals. The same holds true for Sikhism as well. However, unlike other religions, the festivals unique to the Sikhs have little to do with the worship of the divine. Instead, they commemorate the milestones …

मणिकर्णिका घाट पर गुलाल की तरह उड़ी चिताओं की राख बाबा भोलेनाथ की नगरी में सब कुछ अलौकिक, अद्भुत और दुर्लभ ही होता है। रंगधरी एकादशी के दुसरे दिन महाश्मशान मणिकर्णिका घाट पर चिता भस्म होली का पारंपरिक पर्व हजारों आस्थावानों के साथ मनाया गया। हर तरफ चिताओं की राख को अबीर-गुलाल की तरह उड़ाकर भक्तों ने होली खेली। विश्व …

The Brij region is located in the Bharatpur district. The festival is celebrated with lot of fervor and zest. The festival derives its name from the region in which it is celebrated. The Brij Festival is also known as the Brij Mahotsav. Entire Bharatpur are absorbed into the ecstasy during this festival. Brij Festival or Brij Mahotsav is celebrated for …

The Chapchar Kut is a festival of Mizoram, India. It is celebrated during March after completion of their most arduous task of Jhum operation i.e., jungle-clearing (clearing of the remnants of burning). It is a spring festival celebrated with great fervour and gaiety. Chapchar Kut is estimated to have started in 1450-1700 A.D. in a village called Suaipui. Chapchar Kut …

Khatu Shyamji Fair: Rajasthan is rich in its culture and tradition owing to the diverse religions and ethnicity in the country. The dance, music and art forms of Rajasthan are fascinating and mesmerizing. The state is also known for the fairs it holds every year. Khatu Shyamji Mela is one such gathering organized by Rajasthan annually. Khatu Shyamji Fair, Shree …

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 …

Vijaya Ekadashi is celebrated all over India by devotees of Lord Vishnu. This festival also holds prominence with life of Lord Krishna, the supreme avatar of Lord Vishnu. Perfect citations have been given in this regard in Skanda Purana making people more cognizant about their dedication towards the God. People who would like to attain salvation (moksha) by reaching the …

The Rose Festival of Chandigarh is one of the biggest rose shows held in India. The venue is the famous Zakir Hussain Rose Garden situated in the city of Chandigarh. The garden has over 50,000 rose plants and bushes of more than 825 varieties, delivering a spectacular visual treat. The Rose Festival is an annual and much eagerly-awaited event. The …