Why do we celebrate Vasant Panchami?
Vasant Panchami also known as Basant Panchami or Shri Panchami marks the beginning of spring season. It is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Godess Saraswati in the month… Read more »
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Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
The Republic Day is celebrated as on this day, 26thJanuary, 1950 India’s constitution came into force and India became a truly Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state. India became independent on… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Surajkund Crafts Mela?
The Surajkund Crafts fair was held in 1981 to promote the traditional Indian handicrafts in rural surroundings. The fair is organized annually from 1st to 15th February in Haryana in… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Taj Mahotsav?
The Taj Mahotsav Festival reflects the memories of old Mughal era and Nawabi style of 18th and 19th centuries that were dominant in Uttar Pradesh. It is a ten day… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Brij Festival?
The Brij festival is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is celebrated in the month of March, a few days before Holi in Bharatpur, Rajasthan in India. The villagers perform the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Maha Shivaratri?
There are three reasons to celebrated Maha Shivaratri: 1. It is believed that on this day at midnight, Sadashiv appeared in the form of “Lingodbhav Moorti”. Due to this reason… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Natyanjali Festival?
The Natyanjali Festival is celebrated to pay homage to Lord Natraja who is the form of Lord Shiva. It promotes unity in diversity by dance and music. It is a… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Khajuraho Dance Festival?
Khajuraho Dance Festival is organized to uphold the chief cultural event of Khajuraho and is hosted by the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department. It is celebrated from 25th February to 2nd… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Holla Mohalla?
Holla Mohalla Festival is celebrated to remember the heroism of Sikhs in combating against Mughal enemies and hill kings. It was commenced by the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Navchandi Fair?
The Navchandi Fair was started in 1672 AD for cattle traders. According to a myth, Ravan’s wife Mandodari was born in a demon’s house in Meerut. She built a temple… Read more »