Tag: Celebrations
Teej: celebrating the eternal marriage
With the advent of the Shravan of the Hindu lunar calendar, a number of people in the northern states of India and parts of...
Poila Boisakh – the colourful celebration of new beginnings!
India is a country of diverse cultures and languages. Amongst these, one of the most celebrated cultures and community is that of the Bengalis....
India celebrating Shri Ram Navami today
It is the occasion of Shri Ram Navami today, celebrated with much gaiety and pomp all over the country. It is also called the...
Celebrating Holi in the sacred city of Mathura
The spring celebration of Holi sees many parts of India erupt in colour but perhaps the best place to witness it in all its...
Diwali – the festival of lights and jubilation
Among the umpteen festivals of India, Diwali is the most glorious and grandest of them all. An integral part of India’s cultural fabric, Diwali...
Celebrating Navami with great fervor
In India, Navami is celebrated as the last day of the nine nights of Navratri – the festival in which Goddess Durga is worshipped...
Celebrating Krishna Jayanti – Raas Leela
Most Hindu festivals celebrate the avatar of God as a saviour of mankind. It is either victory of good over evil or the birth...
Celebrating Buddha Purnima
Significance of Buddha Purnima or Vesak
Buddhists from all over the world are getting ready to celebrate Buddha Purnima or Vaishakh Purnima or Vesak, which...
