Hindu & Indian Holidays

The Hindu festival Holi is an ancient spring celebration that’s still incredibly popular today. In countries like India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, Holi is a major event that kicks off the spring season and welcomes the colors of the season. Here are the 21 secrets that will blow your mind this Holi.

In a land of cultural diversity like India, festivals capture the rich traditions, customs and cuisine of different regions. Festivals are a means of celebrating unity in diversity of the people. It is celebrated with different names specific to the particular region, but with a common concept.

The festival of Diwali is a festival of happiness and joy, when we wish our dear ones. If you are looking for Diwali SMS or Quotes in Hindi to wish Diwali, then in this article you can find the best Hindi wishes and messages.

Rishikesh is known as the pilgrimage town, city of saints, and the world capitol for Yoga and Meditation, which has many Ashrams for Yoga & Meditation. Thousands of tourists are coming here to learn yoga & meditation, find the list of best ashrams which offer yoga & meditation facilities.

Today is Rishipancham 7 sages of seventh manvantar have contributed amazingly to make mankind happy and prosperous. Today is the festival of remembering these seven sages and getting inspiration from their lives. Give the new generation a thin introduction of these seven sages.

Diwali is a Festival of Lights. Although Pandemic has made it difficult to observe Diwali since 2020, we Indians still find ways to celebrate Diwali in a more meaningful and modest way. Let's find out how.

Discover a gift guide of stylish gifts that your sibling will adore this festive season.

The article is about India's rich cultural heritage. It gives an insight into various festivals celebrated in India by the Hindus.

Jumboo Savari is the traditional procession held on Vijayadashmi annually in the cultural capital of Karnataka during Dasara celebrations. Here are few interesting facts you will love to know about this elephant parade.

Bommala Koluvu is a beautiful south Indian tradition which is fading like a flickering lamp. Traditions represent our rich culture and inner meaning behind the customs. They are like a river which should become a part of our life flow. To keep the flow going, they should be followed and passed on.

This festival is celebrated in month of Shrawan according to Hindu calendar which falls on August- September month of English calendar, which is consider as holy month of Hindu religion and called to be as month of lord Shiva.

Dussehra is a Hindu festival, celebrated in India, Nepal and many other countries., and people exchange greetings and texts on the occasion of this festival. This is a Hindu festival and people love exchanging messages in Hindi. Know the most popular Hindi Dusahara wishes and meaning in English.

Dussehra is a holy festival of all Hindus living in India and outside India. And on the occasion of this holy festival, people greet each other and exchange wishes, and his best greeting and wish can be the one in the native language. Find the best wishes of Marathi language in this article.

Radhashtami is a Hindu festival which commemorates the birth anniversary of Radharani. On the auspicious day of Radhashtami, the devotees pray to Her to bless them with Krishna prema.

Nag Panchami is an important festival in India & Nepal and other Hindu countries – a day when the snakes & serpents are worshipped.

Teej is as important a festival as Karva Chauth for Hindu married women. Learn more about the teej festival which comprises of 3 separate teej festival celebrations

Diwali the festival of Light is precisely celebrated in more than 15 countries by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhist. Celebrated across the world to mark the victory of good over evil, light over da

Diwali is a very sacred festival of Hindus, which is celebrated with great pomp by Hindus and other religions all over the world. People have different beliefs to celebrate Diwali, know 15 beliefs of celebrating Diwali.

Dev Diwali is the Diwali celebration of Hindu Gods and Goddesses, Which is celebrated every year after 15 days of Diwali festival that falls on the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartika (November - December). Celebrated every year at the bank Holy River Ganga in Varanasi, India.

The 5 days Hindu festival of lights to celebrate the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and hope over despair and also known as Tihar festival in Nepal.

In Nepal, Hindus celebrate Diwali by the name of Tihar Festival, it is a festival of 5 days celebrated every year at the time of Diwali. Know in this article for whom these five days have been dedicated? And what is Bhai Tika, Deusi and Bhalo rituals and why Crow, Cow and Dogs are worshiped?

Basant Panchami, known by various names like Vasant Panchami, Basant Festival, Saraswati Puja, Sufi Basant and Shree Panchami is a Hindu festival. Learn how this popular Indian festival is celebrated.

Republic day is the day when the Indian constitution came into effect with India becoming a democratic republic. Read on for information on how this day is celebrated in India...

The Hindu Festival Makar Sankranti is the most celebrated Indian Festival of each year. Learn more about this very important festival of the Hindus...

Pongal is the traditional harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, South India. Learn about the history and traditional celebration of this festival by the Tamil people.

Learn about Lohri, the bonfire festival of Punjab, its history, significance, traditions, rituals & celebrations...

Gudi Padwa is a Marathi festival that denotes the first day of Hindu solar calendar of Chaitra month. Gudi Padwa arrives when spring is in its peak with trees bearing fruits and with flowers blooming in gardens.

There is no dearth of festivals in India. From Ugadi to Ramadan and Christmas, India celebrates festivals all-round the year. Every festival in India has its own significance, may it be historical or mythological. Similarly, Diwali or Dhanteras, the...

A short brief on the life and teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the First Guru of the Sikhs, the founder of the Sikh religion and his birthday celebrations...

The Navratri festival of India, is popular all around the World. The men and women welcome it, with a great deal of enthusiasm and joy. They make preparations for this colourful festival, quite in advance, with vibrant, colourful and traditional costumes, matching ornaments, dance training etc.

A cultural festival since from 1399 started by the King of Mysore ended with the last King's death in late December '13.There is a court battle going on with the Queen and Karnataka Govt since 10 year

Vadapappu is a peculiar recipe found in South India on Rama Navami Day and Panakam one of the most popular Indian summer drink recipes. These are common man's recipes as very cheap and easy to make.

Each country and regions have their own festivals and unique recipes depicting their cultural and traditional beliefs. One such rare and tasty dish on Telugu New Year's Day in Andhra Pradesh is here.

Durga Pooja is an annual Hindu festival that celebrates the killing of the demon Mahisasur by Goddess Durga by worshipping the Goddess and following certain rituals. Read on to know more...

Mehandi application is a traditional Indian tradition. It’s considered auspicious to apply it on the palms on weddings, festivals. Beautiful designs are applied on hands and feet. After application and drying up, it leaves a bright orange colour, which is temporary. The colour stays for a few days.

Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is an Indian Festival that celebrates the Brother-Sister relationship. Sisters tie rakhi to show their affection on their brothers and Brothers give gifts to their sisters.

Dusshera is celebrated in very grand way in every part of india.See here the different colors of dusshera.....

Pongal celebrations - relevant in cities?

Gorgeous and colorful kurta pyjamas for your little boy to help celebrate Diwali in style!

What is Karwa Chauth? Karwa Chauth is a romantic holiday or festival celebrated by married Hindu and Sikh women that is still practiced in certain regions of India to this day.

Diwali, the festival of lights, has always been a joyous festival in the presence of my Lord and Master, Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Reliving some beautiful memories of Diwali, with photos!

Diwali is festival lights and joy.Diwali is considered not complete unless you give beautiful gift to your loved ones.It is the symbolises your love for them.Here i am giving some diwali gift ideas for all age group.Hope you will find it useful

Karwa Chauth is an annual, one-day ritual which married Hindu women perform for the safety and longevity of their husbands. To know more about this Indian festival, read on...

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, a great personality, was born on 2nd October 1869 in India. He led the Independence Movement and later sacrificed his life for the country. Some thoughts about him.

Mahatma Gandhi famously known as Bapu, Gandhiji or Father of the nation, was the architect of India's non-violent freedom struggle. To know more about this legendary personality, read on...

Ganpati, Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav and Vinayaka Chaturti are the many names by which the festival of Ganpati is known. Learn about this celebration of the festival of the Elephant God...

Read this article to increase your trivia about Diya's (earthen lamps) and know their place in Indian culture and what they represent

Onam is a Hindu festival of South India. Learn more about this biggest Indian festival of Kerala...

15th August - Independence Day in India. In 2004, when we decided to put up a drama in the presence of Sri Sathya Sai Baba, we had no idea of the experience and lessons that would be bestowed on us.

India got freedom from British rule on 15 August 1947. Hindustan as one country was divided into 2 countries, India and Pakistan. Read on to learn about the celebration of Independence day in India...