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.

Manav Ekta Diwas, Human Unity Day: 24 April

Manav Ekta Diwas, Human Unity Day - 24 April

Manav Ekta Diwas, Human Unity Day: Consistently April 24th is commended as Manav Ekta Divas or Human Unity Day in entire Nirankari world. The day is the commemoration of the forfeit by Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji for the whole Humanity. Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji was an awesome holy person who lectured human fraternity through profound arousing of masses. Since his …

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पंचक्रोशी यात्रा, उज्जैन: क्या है यात्रा का धार्मिक महत्व

पंचक्रोशी यात्रा, उज्जैन

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 …

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Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam: Kerala Hindu Fest

Thirunakkara Arattu Utsavam - Hindu Festival

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 …

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Meena Sankranti: Hindu Festival on Sun Transition from Pisces to Aries

Meena Sankranti - Hindu Festival

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 …

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Paripally Gajamela – Kerala Hindu Festival

Paripally Gajamela

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 …

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Rajgir Dance Festival: Rajgir Mahotsav, Bihar

Rajgir Dance Festival: Rajgir Mahotsav Information

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 …

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Maha Navami: Navratri Final Day Celebrations

Maha Navami: Navratri Final Day - Hindu Festival

Mahanavami is the final day of Navratri celebrations. This day comes with mixed feelings. On one side the passion reaches to its highest on this day while on the other side, devotees get emotional as this day marks the end of Navratri celebrations. Celebrations of Maha Navami varies from state to state in India. Maha Navami: On the ninth day …

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