Why do we celebrate World AIDS Day?
World AIDS Day is organized to elevate awareness among people regarding HIV or AIDS and to commemorate those who have died of AIDS. On 1st December 1988 the first World… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Christmas Day?
Christmas Day is celebrated to remember the birthday of Jesus Christ. There is no exact date regarding when he was born. It is celebrated on 25th December annually by all… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Sawai Gandharva Music Festival?
The Sawai Gandharva Music Festival was commenced in 1953 to remember the first death anniversary of Pt. Sawai Gandharva. He was an Indian classical vocalist. Arya Sangeet Prasarak Mandal and… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Tarpa Festival?
The Tarpa is a famous dance festival that derives its name from the prominent Dadra and Nagar Haveli folk dance. The festival is devoted to multicolored folk dance of the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Tansen Music Festival?
The Tansen Music Festival is celebrated to pay honor to great musician of Akbar’s court known as Tansen. He was one of the nine gems in Akbar’s court. The festival… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Yellu Amavasya Festival?
Yellu Amavasya or Ellu Amavasi Festival is celebrated as a gratitude to Mother Earth for a bumper crop. It occurs in the month of December or January and is celebrated… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Holi?
Holi is the festival of colors that is celebrated to remember Bakht Prahlada. The popular legend associated with Holi is of Bakht Prahlada who was the admirer of Lord Vishnu…. Read more »
Why do we celebrate Elephant Festival?
According to the Hindu Mythology when Gods and demons were engaged in stirring the ocean, Gods were lucky to receive an elephant named “Airavata”. The elephant later became the spiritual… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Milad-un-Nabi?
Milad-un-Nabi is a Muslim festival which is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Mohammad Prophet. Milad-un-Nabi is also known by the name of Barawafat or Mawlid. He disclosed the Holy… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Chapchar Kut?
Chapchar Kut celebrates the onset of spring season. It is celebrated during the month of March in Mizoram in India. It is a tribal festival celebrated in all Mizo villages…. Read more »