Raksha Bandhan, one of the most cherished festivals in India, is a celebration of the deep and enduring bond between brothers and sisters. It is a day marked by the tying of a Rakhi—a sacred thread—by sisters on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing their love and prayers for their brothers’ well-being, while the brothers, in return, […]
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Ram Navmi, Remembering Lord Rama.
Today in India, we all are celebrating Ram navmi, a sacred Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Lord Rama, one of the most revered incarnations of the divine in Hinduism. It falls on the ninth day of the Chaitra month in the Hindu calendar, typically in March or April. The philosophy of Ram, as […]
Dussehra (An Indian Festival), Triumph of Good over Evil and the Battle Within.
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is a significant Indian festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor. It marks the victory of Lord Rama over the demon king Ravana, symbolizing the eternal triumph of good over evil. Beyond the epic tale, Dussehra conveys profound lessons that resonate with humanity’s eternal struggle to overcome negative qualities within. […]
Holi A Colourful Indian Festival.
Holika Dahan and Holi are two important festivals celebrated in India. Here are a few facts about them: 1. Holika Dahan: Holika Dahan is celebrated on the full moon day (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Phalguna, which usually falls in February or March. It marks the victory of good over evil, as it is […]
Baisakhi an Auspicious Day for Indians!
Vaisakhi /Baisakhi festival is celebrated in North India with great fervor as it marks the beginning of the Solar year for the Indians as also a new year for the Sikhs (a prosperous community of Punjab, India and now spread to various parts of the world). Sikhism though founded by Guru Nanak Dev, the first […]