Tag Archives: Indian Festivals Significance & Importance

महात्मा बुद्ध जयंती: भारत की पवित्र भूमि पर ऐसे कई महापुरुषों ने जन्म लिया है, जिन्होंने अपने कृत्यों और सिद्धांतों के बल पर मानव जीवन के भीतर छिपे गूढ़ रहस्यों को उजागर किया। इन्हीं में से एक हैं महात्मा बुद्ध, जिन्होंने सामान्य मनुष्य के रूप में जन्म लेकर अध्यात्म की उस ऊंचाई को छुआ जहां तक पहुंचना किसी आम व्यक्ति …

परशुराम जयंती: वैशाख शुक्ल पक्ष की अक्षय तृतीया को परशुराम जयंती के रूप में मनाई जाएगी। वैशाख माह की शुक्ल पक्ष की तृतीया तिथि की रात में पहले प्रहर में भगवान परशुराम का जन्म हुआ था इसलिए यह जयन्ती तृतीया तिथि के प्रथम प्रहर में मनाई जाती है। अक्षय तृतीया को जन्म होने के कारण परशुराम जी की शस्त्रशक्ति भी …

Jamat-Ul-Vida: Last Friday of Ramzan – Ramzan is the holy month wherein Muslims observe a fast. In this pious period, Jamat-Ul-Vida is an extremely auspicious day for Muslims. As per Islamic history and religion, it is the last ‘Jumma’ prayer of the month. In other words, it marks the last Friday of Ramzan. Etymologically, it arises from the words ‘juma’ …

Baisakhi festival derives its name from the month of Vaisakha (April-May) in which this day occurs. It invariably falls on the 13th of April every year,though once in 36 years it occurs on April 14th. On this day people bathe in the sacred tanks, rivers, pools and wells early in the morning, dress themselves in festival clothes, and visit shrines, …

Jallianwala Day Memorial Day Information: The day is remembered as the atrocious day of Indian history on which the brutal massacre happened in Jallianwala Bagh of the holy land of Guru Nanak, Amritsar. Jallianwala Bagh massacre of April 13, 1919 was the most inhuman act of the British rulers in India. The massacre took place on Baisakhi which is considered …

India is a home of many religions and cultures; every religion celebrates their specific festivals. Muslim community also contributes to Indian population. Muslims from across the world commemorate the festival of Shab-e-Barat with splendor and zest. They believe that the god writes the future of all men by accounting for all the past deeds committed by them on the night …

Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated to observe the birthday of Guru Ravidass, the founder of Bhakti Movement. It is celebrated on Magh Purnima day, which is the full moon day of the Magh (February) month as per Hindu calendar. is observed as the most important day of Ravidassia religion. Also known as Rohidas in East India, the teachings of Ravidass …

Magha Purnima also known as Maghi Purnima is a full moon day which falls in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar. This is roughly in the month of January – February as per the Gregorian calendar. It is the month in which the famous Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and the Magha Mela (an annual event) …

Valentine’s Day — There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note …

Chinese Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day, the annual tribute to romantic love, is fast approaching. Florists, card shops, and chocolate vendors are all doing a raging business as lovers rush to purchase tokens of their affection. The Chinese also have a day devoted to love. Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve, is often referred to as Chinese Valentine’s Day. While …