Indian festivals

• Nag Panchami 2023: Shubh Muhurat, History, Significance, and Do's and Don'ts to Follow

  Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival dedicated to snake worship, commemorating legends of divine serpents, observed through rituals and offerings while abstaining from harming snakes.…

• Vinayaka Chaturthi 2023: Honouring the Divine Remover of Obstacles

  Vinayaka Chaturthi marked a joyous celebration of Lord Ganesha's birth with vibrant festivities, prayers, and cultural events across communities.…

• Hariyali Teej 2023: Significance, Celebration and Do’s and Don’ts of Fasting

  Hariyali Teej, observed on August 19 this year, is a celebration that pays tribute to the persistent devotion of goddess Parvati to lord Shiva. It signifies the belief that goddess Parvati underwent 108 incarnations to attain Lord Shiva as her spouse.…

• Malayalam New Year 2023: 'Chingam' 1 Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Celebrations, And More

  'Chingam' 1 is an occasion for new beginnings, fresh starts, and positive changes. It’s a time wherein Malayalis get together, exchange greetings, and engage in various cultural and religious activities.…

• Ghee Sankranti 2023: Discover Worship Rituals, Things to Donate, and Delectable Recipes to Prepare

  Ghee Sankranti, celebrated on August 17 as Singh Sankranti, is a joyous folk festival originating from Uttarakhand, marked by sun worship, purifying dips, charity, and well-wishing exchanges.…

• President Droupadi Murmu Inaugurates 'Festival of Libraries 2023' Promoting Library Modernization and Digitization

  The Ministry of Culture organized the "Festival of Libraries 2023" in New Delhi on August 5 - 6, 2023. President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the two-day event, while Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar graced the valedictory ceremony. The festival aimed to highlight iconic libraries worldwide and foster…

• Sankashti Chaturthi 2023: Moonrise Time, Rituals, Bhog Offered, and Significance of Lord Ganesha's Vrat

  Sankashti Chaturthi is celebrated with immense fervour throughout India and is regarded as an extremely auspicious occasion for the devotees of Lord Ganesha.…

• Sawan Somwar 2023: Tithi, Pooja Vidhi, History, Significance, and More!

  It is a time-honoured tradition where devotees unite in reverence, dedicating the auspicious month to the worship of Lord Shiva, seeking his blessings for prosperity and well-being.…

• Eid-Ul-Fitr 2023: Messages, Wishes, Quotes, & Whatsapp Status to Share With Loved Ones

  Muslims across the world are eagerly waiting for moon sighting. However, the Eid-Ul-Fitr is most likely to be celebrated on 22nd April this year, however, depending on the moon sighting. Come together and lets show our gratitude with some top wishes., images, quotes on the…

• Eid-ul-Fitr 2023: Will the Moon Be Visible in India? Check Moon Sighting Date & Time

  Eid-ul-Fitr 2023 is going to be celebrated on 22nd April this year on the occasion of the first day of Shawwal. Let's check the moon sighting date and time.…

• Pohela Boishakh 2023: History, Significance, Rituals, and More!

  Bengali New Year is the time of year for Bengalis when they come together, celebrate the New Year, and pray for prosperity and happiness in the year ahead.…

• Happy Bihu 2023: How is the 7-Day Rongali Bihu Celebrated? Know the Significance & Rituals

  The seven-day festival of Bohag Bihu is a celebration of joy and abundance and is keenly awaited and celebrated with great enthusiasm in Assam each year. The festival this year will be observed from April 14th to April 20th.…

• Good Friday 2023: Good Friday Wishes and Quotes To Share With Your Loved Ones

  Good Friday is a day of mourning, fasting, and penance for Christians, marking the anniversary of Jesus Christ's crucifixion. It falls on April 7 in 2023. Here are some Good Friday quotes and wishes to send to loved ones, expressing gratitude for Jesus' sacrifice and…

• Hanuman Jayanti 2023: Know Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, Mantra & How to Celebrate

  Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on Purnima Tithi of Shukla Paksha in the month of Chaitra, as per the Hindu calendar. This year's Hanuman Jayanti celebrations begin on April 6, 2023.…

• Mahavir Jayanti 2023: Know The Story, Teachings & Rituals of Lord Mahavir

  Mahavir Jayanti 2023: From rituals to the puja vidhi followed, here is all that you need to know about Mahavir Jayanti.…

• Ram Navami 2023: History, Significance and Celebrations on Chaitra Navratri Navami

  Ram Navami is a major Hindu festival that commemorates the birth anniversary of Lord Shri Ram, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by millions of people across India and other parts of the world. The festival also…

• Chaitra Navratri 2023: Colors, Significance & Meaning of Navratri Day 6

  Chaitra Navratri, which lasts from March 22 to March 30, is a Hindu festival during which various forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped, and the birth of Lord Rama is celebrated. Each of the nine days has a color associated with it, and there are…

• Ramadan 2023: Sehri and Iftar Timings for Today in India; Check Timings in All States

  During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims throughout the country observe a strict fast from dawn to dusk, recite prayers, read from the Quran, and engage in charitable giving. Sehri and Iftar are the two meals consumed by those who observe Roza during Ramzan in…

• Gudi Padwa 2023: Wishes & Messages to Share on WhatsApp & Facebook!

  Gudi Padwa is the Marathi New Year celebrated in Maharashtra with enthusiasm and devotion. It marks the start of the harvest season and symbolizes good triumphing over evil. People decorate their homes with rangoli patterns and Gudi, perform puja, and indulge in traditional delicacies like…

• Happy Chaitra Navratri 2023: WhatsApp Status, Quotes & Wishes to Share on This Auspicious Day

  Chaitra Navratri, a nine-day-long festival where devotees observe a fast and offer their prayers, is celebrated throughout the country.…

• Holi 2023: Know Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat of Holika Dahan, Details Inside!

  A day prior to Holi, people celebrate Holika Dahan. On Holika Dahan, bonfires are lit and this also marks the victory of good over evil. Continue reading to learn more about the holika dahan date, puja vidhi, and shubh muhurat in 2023.…

• Holi 2023: Why Does This Varanasi Ghat Celebrate “Masan Holi” with Ash?

  Holi 2023: The Harishchandra Ghat in Varanasi, considered to be one of the most sacred cremation grounds, was a hive of celebrations on Friday as saints, seers, and other followers of Lord Shiva flocked there to participate in one of the strangest traditions of playing…

• Magh Mela 2023: Basant Panchami Snan to Start Tomorrow; Check Mahurat & Puja Rituals

  The fourth major bathing festival of the current annual Magh Mela, scheduled to take place on Basant Panchami on January 26 has started to be prepared for at Prayagraj. Check the puja mahurat and rituals for Saraswati Puja.…

• Vasant Panchami 2023: Best Wishes, Messages & Quotes to Share on WhatsApp and Facebook Status

  Known as Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami, this important Hindu festival marks the start of spring. Seeing that their fields are blooming with new harvests at this time of year, this season is important for farmers who grow mustard.…

• 5 Traditional Pongal Foods and Their Significance

  Pongal is a vibrant and colorful festival that is celebrated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu in India. The festival marks the beginning of the harvest season and is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm. The beauty of the festival lies in the traditional…

• Tamil Nadu CM Begins Pongal Gift Distribution worth Rs 2,429.05 crore

  Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin handed out harvest festival hampers to beneficiaries here on Monday to commemorate the launch of the 'Pongal' gift distribution scheme across the state.…

• When is Lohri 2023 - On January 13 or 14? Check Date and Puja Timings

  Lohri is one of the celebrations that is most widely celebrated in Northern India. But this year there is a little confusion whether it will be celebrated on January 13th or 14th? Know the accurate date, puja timings and other details here.…

• Experience the Rich Culture of Makar Sankranti with These 9 Traditional Foods

  Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated across India with great fervor and joy. It marks the beginning of the auspicious Hindu month of Magh and is also celebrated as the Harvest Festival. One of the key highlights of Makar Sankranti is the traditional food that…

• Magh Mela Begins in Prayagraj; Lakhs of Devotees Take Holy Dip in Icy Sangam Waters

  Magh Mela is a well-known Hindu religious celebration that honours Lord Brahma, who has been given the title of The Creator, for creating the universe. The festival includes a number of yajnas, prayers, and rituals that are intended to honour and celebrate the origin of…

• Try this Most Awesome Millet Cake this Christmas!

  Christmas is a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. It is a time when families and friends come together to exchange gifts, share meals, and spread love and cheer.…

• 10 Super Easy & Traditional Christmas Dishes to Enjoy with Your Loved Ones

  Traditional Christmas dishes are an important part of the holiday season. They are full of rich flavors and warm, comforting aromas that bring people together and create a sense of tradition and nostalgia.…

• White Chocolate Ginger Bread – A True Christmas Delight!

  The warm, spicy flavor of the gingerbread is perfectly balanced by the smooth, creamy sweetness of the white chocolate. Each bite is a heavenly combination of flavors and textures that will have your taste buds singing.…

• Chhath Puja 2022: Wishes, Quotes, WhatsApp Messages & Facebook Status to Share on This Festival

  Chhath Puja is one of the oldest vedic festivals. Legends of Chhath Mahaparva are associated with Sita Mata fasting in Ramayan and Draupadi along with Pandavas in Mahabharat in order to reclaim their kingdom.…

• Chhath Puja 2022 Day 2: When is Kharna? Sunrise & Sunset Time, Shubh Muhurat, Rituals to Follow

  Women perform an arduous Nirjala vrat during Chhath, and devotees pray to Lord Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Mata for the well-being, development, and prosperity of their family and children.…

• Ahead of Chhath Puja Toxic Foam Seen in Yamuna River

  Chhath Puja has officially started today throughout India, but the toxic foam in Delhi's Yamuna River raises concerns about the authorities' level of preparation.…

• DIWALI CELEBRATION: How PM Narendra Modi to Bollywood Celebrities Did it?

  Post-Covid this was the first Diwali where people interacted, enjoyed, and had a great time celebrating it. Let’s take a look at what some eminent personalities did this Diwali!…

• 1,100 Chhath Puja Ghats Installed Along Yamuna by Delhi Govt

  The announced said that in addition to other traditional messages, the district administration will see to it that messages encouraging people to abide by the norms for maintaining the cleanliness of the Yamuna may be presented on LED systems at all Chhath ghats on the…

• Diwali 2022: List of States That Can and Cannot Burst Crackers

  At a time when Diwali is just around the corner and celebrations are in full swing, the government has issued rules regarding the use of firecrackers.…

• Ola to Launch Electric Scooters for Less Than Rs 80,000 This Diwali

  E-scooter sales are driving India's clean movement revolution, despite the fact that the majority of people still use gasoline-guzzling motorcycles to navigate the nation's congested roads.…

• Happy Navratri 2022: Best Wishes & Messages to Share with Your Friends & Relatives

  The much-awaited festival of Navratri begins today and on the first-day people do Shailputri puja. It is believed that the moon, the provider of all fortunes, is governed by Goddess Shailputri and any bad effect of the moon can be eliminated by worshipping Shailputri Maa.…

• Happy Navratri 2022: Know the Actual Date and Historical Facts About Durga Puja

  The nine forms of the Goddess are Shailputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri.…

• Sharadiya Navratri 2022: Know the Significance, Date & Reason to Celebrate This Festival

  Sharadiya Navratri falls between the Gregorian months of September and October and coincides with the Hindu month of Ashwin.…

• Happy Onam 2022: Best Wishes, Messages & Quotes to Share with Friends and Relatives

  Onam commemorates the homecoming of King Mahabali. Here, we bring you some of the wishes & quotes that you can share with your friends & relatives on this joyous occasion.…

• Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: Learn About the Shubh Muhurta, Ganesh Mantras, and More

  Lord Ganesh is regarded as the first God who is worshipped first before any other god, according to Hindu traditions.…

• Government will Start Distributing Free Onam Gifts from This Date; Check List of Items

  This year the kit comprises 14 products including a cloth bag. Pappad and jaggery have been replaced with cashew nuts and ghee.…

• Eid 2022: Many Find It Difficult to Offer Qurbani This Eid Due to Assam's New Cow Protection Law

  Muslim leaders like Badruddin Ajmal have also urged people not to eat beef or butcher cows.…

• Bakri Eid 2022: Date, Significance and History of Eid al-Adha

  The declaration that Eid al Adha would be celebrated on Sunday, July 10, 2022, was made on Wednesday by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapore and Wifaqul Ulama of the United Kingdom.…

• 55th Jagannath Rath Yatra Celebrated Today at Thyagraj Nagar Shri Jagannath Mandir

  One of the oldest temples in Delhi and the NCR, Thyagraj Mandir has been consistently celebrating Rath Yatra for the past 54 years.…

• Bihu: Know Significance, History, And More About The Assamese Harvest Festival

  Bihu is a festival that commemorates the changing of the seasons. Each of the three Bihu festivities represents a significant milestone in Assam's agricultural cycle.…

• Baisakhi: One of the Most Important Harvest Festivals in India

  Baisakhi marks the start of the New Year for Sikh and Punjabi communities. The day is particularly meaningful for agricultural producers since it marks the beginning of the harvest season for rabi (winter) crops.…