Why do we celebrate Kumbh Fair?
The Kumbh Fair is organized to commemorate the legend of the struggle between the Gods and Demons over the Amrita Kumbha that is Pot of Nectar of Immortality. It is… Read more »
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Why do we celebrate Lajpat Rai Jayanti?
Lala Lajpat Rai Jayanti is celebrated to remember the birthday of Lala Lajpat Rai well known as Sher-e-Punjab or Punjab Kesari. He was one of the great freedom fighter born… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Jaisalmer Desert Festival?
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival was started to enhance foreign tourism by exhibiting rich culture of Rajasthan. It is celebrated during the month of January or February in the city of… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Magh Bihu?
The Magh Bihu is a festival of food that attributes cultivation of three stages – the end of the harvesting season, the commencement of the agricultural season and accomplishment of… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Modhera Dance Festival?
The Modhera Dance Festival is celebrated with an idea to present classical dance form in the area of Gujarat. The festival also basically known as Uttarardh Mahotsavor Modhera Utsav is… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Lohri?
Lohri festival is affiliated with the harvest of winter crops. There is a popular tale of Dulha Bhatti who was a robber. Although he was a Muslim highway robber who… Read more »
Why do we celebrate National Youth Day?
The National Youth Day is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. The Government of India declared National Youth Day in 1984 to motivate youth to follow the principles… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Pattadakal Dance Festival?
The Pattadakal is a dance festival organized by The Government of Karnataka to celebrate the temples of Pattadakal. Pattadakal was the capital of Chalukyan Kings. It is celebrated in the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Nagaur Fair?
The Nagaur Fair or the Cattle Fair is a trade fair for the owners to sell their animals. In 1292 AD, Balban captured Nagaur. Then Sher Shah Suri took control… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Thai Poosam?
There are numerous myths about the celebration of Thai Poosam or Thaipusam Festival. One such legend is of a demon named Tharakasuran. He used to give a lot of trouble… Read more »