ॐ माधवाय नम: स्कंदपुराण का कथन है – न माधवसमोमासोन कृतेनयुगंसम्। पंचक्रोशी यात्रा, उज्जैन: अर्थात वैशाख के समान कोई मास नहीं, सतयुग के समान कोई युग नहीं, वेद के समान कोई शास्त्र नहीं, गंगा के समान कोई तीर्थ नहीं। वैशाख मास का महत्व कार्तिक और माघ माह के समान है। इस मास में जल दान, कुंभ दान का विशेष महत्व …
Read More »Alwar Festival in Rajasthan
The charismatic town Alwar is the gateway of Rajasthan. It is also known as the land of Tigers. The city derived its name from the Salva tribe and the name Alwar is the final outcome of deformation of Salwapur, as it was called earlier. Alwar Festival is the most popular festival in Alwar held from April 14 to April 15th annually …
Read More »Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam: Kerala Hindu Fest
Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam: Kerala has always been quoted God’s own country; its lush green surroundings give a cool and soothing sight to everyone. There is harmony among all the communities of the state. Its rich culture and heritage is a pleasure. Kerala is the land of high festivities and cheer. Many festivals are celebrated in this beautiful land. One of …
Read More »Meena Sankranti: Hindu Festival on Sun Transition from Pisces to Aries
Meena Sankranti is an important Hindu festival observed on the auspicious occasion of the transition of sun from Pisces to Aries. Known as Meena Sankramanam in South India. Celebrating a Sankranti is often marked with the donation of various things. According to specific personal needs they people celebrate the event at the onset of every month. Some Indian states like …
Read More »Attuvela Mahotsavam – Kerala Hindu Festival
The Attuvela Mahotsavam is a grandiose water carnival as opposed to many of usual temple festivals celebrated in God’s own country, Kerala where elephants play an important role and is a center of attraction. The festival is continued for two days. The Attuvela Mahotsavam is associated with the Elankavu Bhagavathy temple, sited at Vadayar village 3 kilometers far from Vaikom, …
Read More »Paripally Gajamela – Kerala Hindu Festival
Paripally Gajamela: Every celebration is regarded incomplete without the participation of elephants in Kerala. Elephants are worshiped as an incarnation of the elephant headed god Ganesha. Elephants tamed in some of the temples in India bear the images of the gods in temple processions on some special days. Elephants hold important place as they have the privilege of escorting the …
Read More »International Yoga Week: 1 – 7 March
International Yoga Week: Yoga literally means “union”. It is a union of breath and the body, the mind and muscles and most importantly, union of the self to the divine. What can be a better place to become “united” other than the sacred banks of Ganga river. To promote the ancient science of Yoga, a week long event is organised …
Read More »Modhera Dance Festival: Sun Temple, Mehsana
Modhera Dance Festival: The sun temple at Modhera in Mehsana district is dedicated to Lord Surya, the sun god, has its outer walls covered with sculptures in which the figures of Lord Surya are prominent. The beautiful Sun Temple acts as the backdrop during the festival of Indian classical dances held every year in January for three days. The Tourism Corporation …
Read More »Rajgir Dance Festival: Rajgir Mahotsav, Bihar
Event Name: Rajgir Dance Festival (Rajgir Mahotsav) Location: Rajgir, Bihar Date: 27 – 29 December 2020 Rajgir Dance Festival Information: Rajgir, the ancient capital of the Magadhan empire in Bihar is held sacred by both Buddhists and Jains for its association with the Buddha and Mahavir. Department of Tourism, Bihar holds a colorful Festival of dance and music, Rajgir Mahotsav …
Read More »Kapal Mochan Mela Information For Students
Kapal Mochan Mela is annually held in the Kartik Month as per traditional Hindu calendar followed in North India. The main religious event includes taking bath in a sacred pond at Kapal Mochan and a fair. It is believed that the water in the tank is filled by the Saraswati River. Kapal Mochan is around 17 km northeast of Jagadhari …
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