Tag Archives: Hindu Legends and Stories

Janmashtami Songs: Sri Krishna is a form of Lord Vishnu‘s, one of three major Hindu Gods on earth. Considered to be the Lord’s one of the most lovable and divine incarnation, Lord Krishna unlike other Gods is not only considered as a divine deity but also as a companion, a friend, a guide and Guru. It is said that chanting …

Janmashtami SMS: The festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with great fanfare by Hindus across the length and breadth of India. The festival marks the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. People indulge in merrymaking for almost two days, during the festive occasion. Bhajans are sung at the midnight stroke on Janmashtami, to celebrate the birth of the …

Janmashtami In Mathura: Janmashtami is celebrated throughout the country with immense zeal and fervor in order to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. The celebration of Janmashtami is at its apex at the birth place of Lord Krishna i.e in Mathura. The city is about 145 kms from the national capital of India, New Delhi. It is said that it …

History of Janmashtami: Celebrated on the eighth day of Savana month, Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The festival is celebrated across the length and breadth of India, by people following Hinduism. In fact, it is an important day for Hindus. The celebration goes on for two days. On the first day, the Raslila …

Janmashtami Puja: Janmashtami is celebrated across different parts of India and the world, with fun and fervor. The festival honors the birth of Lord Krishna, who was born on the eighth day of Sravana month, which corresponds to August-September as per the Gregorian calendar. Lord Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, was born in the Dwaparyug with an aim to …

Janmashtami Rangoli: One of the most popular art forms in India, rangoli (kolam) is drawn at the entrance way in most of the Hindu festivals, because it is considered auspicious. On the ceremonious occasion of Janmashtami, people draw rangoli at their entrance way, to welcome Lord Krishna, as the festival commemorates his birth. The art form is a kind of …

Raksha Bandhan in India is one of the very important festivals celebrated. Eagerly awaited by the Hindu community in India and abroad, it surely marks an auspicious occasion. Raksha Bandhan comes in the month of Shravan, which falls between July and August, and is celebrated with much eagerness and joy all across the world. The festival of Rakhi communicates the message …

Raksha Bandhan Legends & Stories – Raksha Bandhan is a popular festival of India, celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters. The festival has a tremendous social and cultural significance. It is the celebration of the love amongst siblings. There are various legends associated with the origin of this festival. In fact, the festival has a rich background and has …

Raksha Bandhan Gifts For Brother: The significance of the relationship between a brother and her sister is well celebrated in the form of the wonderful Indian festival that we call Raksha Bandhan. Rakhi signifies a bond of protection, as Raksha means ‘to protect’, and Bandhan means ‘bond’. With time, traditions and customs associated with Rakhi have changed quite a bit. …

Raksha Bandhan Songs: Music is the universal language, reaching all people alike. Owing to its versatility, it serves many purposes. It relaxes and soothes both mind and soul. It lifts your mood, eradicating all your worries. It can also prove to be a melodious medium of sending messages to your loved ones. The effect produced by words, woven with musical …