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 2026: 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...
Papankusha Ekadashi – Liberation from Sins
Hindu scriptures such as the Vedas indicate that there are specific days in the Hindu calendar that are dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna. These days are known as Hari Vasar. When one fasts on this day, one obtains eternal benefi...
Vidyarambham 2026: 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...
Shardiya Navratri 2026: Know the Dates, Colours and Story
Shardiya Navratri 2026 Navratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals which is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. It is observed biannually, the first one being observed in the month of Chaitra and the second during t...
Dussehra, Navratri Parana, and Durga Visarjan complete Vijayadashami
Dussehra – The Victory of Good Over Evil Dussehra is a huge festival in India, celebrated with fireworks and the customary burning of Ravana, the ten-headed Lord of Lanka. The name Dussehra comes from his ten heads, and the victory o...
Maha Navami – The Final Night of Navaratri Celebrations
Maha Navami – The Culmination of Navaratri The Navaratri festival is a major auspicious occasion for Hindus and is celebrated with great fervour and pomp in all parts of India, but especially in states like West Bengal and Gujarat. T...
Tula Sankranti: Celebration of Nature's Fertility
Tula Sankranti, a prominent Hindu festival, is a celestial event that signifies the sun’s shift into the Tula Rasi or Libra zodiac sign. Celebrated on October 17, 2026, this festival resonates deeply with the cultural, social, and rel...
Anant Chaturdashi: The day to worship Anant, the Infinite!
Anant Chaturdashi, also known as Anant Chaudas, is a holy occasion dedicated to God Vishnu. As per Vedic culture, Lord Vishnu is the lord of several avatars (incarnations) and the preserver of the Universe. Lord Anant is one of the avat...
Ganesh Visarjan 2026: A Guide to the Festival, Rituals, and Significance
Introduction The deeply revered festival of Ganesh Visarjan concludes the joyous 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi celebration, which honours the birth and presence of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. In 2025, Ganesh Visarjan falls on ...
