Bhai Dooj 2024: Commemorating the love of brothers and sisters
Everything you need to know about Bhai Dooj 2024 Diwali/Deepavali, also known as the Festival of Lights, usually begins with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj, the fifth day of Diwali. Bhai Dooj is observed on the second lunar day of t...
Govardhan Puja 2024: Tribute to Lord Krishna
Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Krishna. The devotees on this day offer a large variety of vegetarian food to Krishna and worship the Govardhan Hill. The festival is also known as Annakut, which means a mountain of ...
Diwali 2024: Let’s Kindle the Light of Knowledge
Diwali or Deepavali is the Hindu festival known as the festival of lights. It is one of the major Hindu festivals or perhaps the biggest one in terms of energy and participation. It’s a pan-Indian festival, which also involves the par...
Naraka Chaturdashi: The Festival of Light and Triumph Over Darkness
Naraka Chaturdashi, widely recognized as Kali Chaudas, stands as a pivotal Hindu festival celebrated on the 14th day of the Krishna Paksha during the Hindu calendar month of Kartika. This auspicious day, which falls on the second day of...
Dhanteras: Worship of Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi
Dhanteras 2024, commonly referred to as 'Dhantrayodashi,' is a highly significant Hindu festival that marks the auspicious beginning of the celebrated Diwali festivities. Occurring on the thirteenth day of the Kartik month, during the K...
Ahoi Ashtami 2024: Date, Significance, and Rituals
Ahoi Ashtami is a significant festival primarily celebrated by mothers for the well-being, prosperity, and longevity of their children. This festival falls on the Ashtami Tithi (eighth day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning moon phase) duri...
Rama Ekadashi Vrat 2024 – Redeem Yourself of Your Past Sins
Observe Ram Ekadashi Vrat for attaining Vishnu Lok. As we are fast approaching Diwali, the festival of lights, we have begun to observe the many auspicious days that precede the Diwali celebrations. One such day is the Rama Ekadashi. R...
Karwa Chauth – A Day Seeking Blessings for a Long-Lasting Married Life
Karwa Chauth –Blessings for an eternal married life A country filled with amazing customs, traditions, cultures, and festivals, with each festival having its own vibrancy and significance, India is a land of multitudes. While some fe...
Kojagara Puja 2024: Significance, Rituals, and Celebrations
Introduction Kojagara Puja, celebrated as Kojagari Purnima or Bengal Lakshmi Puja is a significant festival marked by fervent devotion across Assam, West Bengal, and Orissa. Observed on the full moon night (Purnima) of the Ashwin month...
Vidyarambham 2024: Unlocking the doors of knowledge
Introduction Vidyarambham, also known as Akshara Abhyasam or Vidya Arambham, is a deeply revered tradition celebrated on Vijayadashami, the tenth and final day of the Navratri festival. This auspicious ceremony marks a pivotal moment i...