Raksha Bandhan, commonly known as Rakhi, is a prominent Hindu festival that celebrates the special bond between brothers and sisters. It is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu lunar month of Shravana, which usually falls in August. The festival is marked by the tying of a rakhi, a sacred thread, by sisters … Read more
Janmashtami, also known as Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu. This joyous occasion typically falls in August or September, on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu lunar month of Bhadrapada. Rituals and Traditions Fasting … Read more
Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. This vibrant and widely observed festival usually falls in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which corresponds to August or September in the Gregorian calendar. The celebration lasts for ten … Read more
Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava, is a major Hindu festival that celebrates the goddess Durga’s victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. This grand festival, which lasts for ten days, is particularly significant in the Indian states of West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Tripura, and Bihar, but it is … Read more
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a major Hindu festival that marks the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated on the tenth day of the Ashwin month according to the Hindu lunar calendar, which usually falls in September or October, Dussehra concludes the nine-day Navaratri festival. The festival holds significant cultural, mythological, and social importance … Read more
Navratri, meaning “nine nights” in Sanskrit, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated to honor the divine feminine power, Devi or Shakti. It is observed with great fervor across India and among the Indian diaspora. The festival spans nine nights and ten days, during which various forms of the goddess Durga are worshipped. Navratri usually falls … Read more
Eid al-Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is one of the most important Islamic holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It commemorates the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Isma’il (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to Allah. However, Allah intervened and provided a ram to sacrifice instead. Eid al-Adha is … Read more
Eid al-Fitr Eid al-Fitr, often referred to as the “Festival of Breaking the Fast,” is one of the most significant religious holidays celebrated by Muslims worldwide. It marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, and is a joyous occasion filled with prayers, feasting, and communal gatherings. The celebration of Eid al-Fitr … Read more
Holi Holi, often referred to as the “Festival of Colors” or the “Festival of Love,” is one of the most vibrant and joyous festivals celebrated primarily in India and Nepal, with growing popularity around the world. Holi signifies the arrival of spring, the end of winter, and the blossoming of love. It is a time … Read more
Diwali Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India and around the world. Known as the “Festival of Lights,” Diwali signifies the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. The festival spans five days, with each day holding its own significance and … Read more
