Why do we celebrate Rath Yatra?
It is believed that in mid summer season Lord Jagannath travelled on grand chariots or rath from his temple in Puri to his garden palace in the countryside along with… Read more »
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Why do we celebrate Nag Panchami?
Nag Panchami is the snake festival which is celebrated to remember the snakes’ existence. As stated in Mahabharata, on Shrawan Panchmi day, Lord Krishna defeated and killed evil Nag Kalia…. Read more »
Why do we celebrate May Day?
1st May is celebrated as International Labor Day and also as spring festival to honor Goddess Spring throughout India. It is celebrated in Gujarat as Gujarat Day and in Maharashtra… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Engineer’s Day?
Engineer’s Day is celebrated to remember the birth anniversary of well known Bharat Ratna engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya. He was born in Kolar District of Muddenahalli village of present day… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Dussehra?
Dussehra is a Hindu festival well known as Vijaya Dasami. The festival reminds the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated in memory of Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana,… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Durga Puja?
Durga Puja is a celebration of famous customs, life, traditions and culture. It is duration of revival and reunion to love and to care and share everything with the beloved…. Read more »
Why do we celebrate Chappar Fair?
Chappar Fair is formulated to worship the embodiment of snake of Guga. It was started by small gathering of devotees approximately 500 years before. The legend goes to the village… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Brahmotsavam?
As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma who was the creator of the world started this festival. On the banks of the Pushkarini in Tirupati, he worshipped Sri Balaji to praise… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Guru Ramdas Ji Jayanti?
Guru Ramdas Ji Jayanti marks the birthday of the fourth Sikh Guru, Guru Ramdas Ji. Bhai Jetha was his original name. He was born on 24th September 1534 in the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Ayudha Fair?
Ayudha Fair is the celebration of birthday of Lord Rama. It takes place in the month of September or October. It is held primarily in the birth place of Lord… Read more »