Eid el-Adha – A ritual of sacrifice and thanksgiving announces a religious pilgrimage. Eid el-Adha / Bakrid: Islamic Festival of Sacrifice Eid el-Adha is an officially observed religious holiday that precedes the Hajj, the annual pilgrimage of Muslims to Islam‘s holiest sites. Eid al-Adha, is one of Islam’s most important celebrations, announcing the beginning of the Hajj, the celebrated yearly …
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Ganga Dussehra: During this festival ten days of the month are devoted to the worship of Holy River Ganga venerated by the Hindus as a mother as well as a goddess. Places such as Rishikesh, Haridwar, Garh-Mukteswar, Prayag, Varanasi etc where Ganga flows hold special significance on this day. Devotees flock to these places and Varanasi with its numerous ghats …
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Shani Jayanti is observed to mark the birthday of Lord Shani as per Hindu mythology. According to astrology, Shani is referred to as Saturn which is known to have a strong influence upon people. According to believers, it is necessary to celebrate Shani Jayanti to ensure that bad omen stays away to the maximum extent. Ardent devotees belonging to different …
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Surdas Jayanti commemorates the birthday of saint Surdas who is believed to be blind. There is difference of opinion among laureates and literature about his birth year. An Indian postal department released a postage stamp on the great poet which indicates that Surdas was born in 1479 AD and his soul departed in 1586. Surdas Jayanti Information: The poet attributes …
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Akshaya Tritiya Festival Information: Akshaya Tritiya, which falls on the third day of the bright half of the pan Indian lunar month of Vaishakha of the traditional Hindu calendar, is one of the most important days of the year for the Hindus. Also known as Akha Teej or Navanna Parvam, it’s in the month of late April or early May …
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Vallabh Acharya Jayanti is celebrated because of a popular belief that on this day, Lord Krishna in the form of Shrinathji was seen by Vallabhacharya, who is said to be the founder of Pushti Sect. Vallabhacharya Jayanti is observed on the Magh Shukla Paksha Pratipada. Vallabh Acharya Jayanti Dates: 2024: 04th May, 2024 (Saturday) 2025: 24th April, 2025 (Thursday) Lord …
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Hanuman Jayanti Information: On Chaitra Shukla Purnima, i.e., the full moon day of March-April, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated all over the country. The monkey-God Hanuman is worshiped everywhere in India either alone or together with Lord Rama. Hanuman temples dot the entire length and breath of the country. Every temple dedicated to Rama invariably has an idol of Hanuman. In …
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रमजान और रोजे: रमजान में रात को ईशा की नमाज के बाद एक अतिरिक्त नमाज पढ़ी जाती है, जिसे तरावीह कहते हैं। तरावीह में इमाम साहब कुरआन सुनाते हैं तथा शेष लोग चुपचाप इस किराअत को सुनते हैं। रमजान और रोजे: रमजान के महीने में ‘एतिकाफ’ भी एक महत्वपूर्ण इबादत है। ‘एतिकाफ’ से अभिप्राय है कि इंसान कुछ अवधि के …
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Somvati Amavasya: The term Amavasya refers to the last day of the moon in waning mode. Amavasya, or the no moon day, when the sun and the moon are in conjunction, is important for performing rituals for the departed souls in the family. Somvati Amavas or Somvara Amavasaya is a no moon day that occurs on a Monday as per …
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India’s Holi Celebration Destinations 6 Popular Holi celebration destinations: The unusually warm winter is melting into summer and falling, as usual, in the cusp of this yearly weather transition is Holi, a heady festival of colour and laughter. If you love the sights, sound and colors of Holi, then travel to some of the most spectacular places in India where …
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