Why do we celebrate Hemis Festival?
Hemis Festival is celebrated to remember the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava who is prominently known as the second Buddha. It is celebrated in the month of June and July… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Kharchi Puja?
Kharchi Puja or Chibrwi Mwtai festival is the celebration of the earth. It is believed that the Mother Earth turns unholy after Amba buchi or Ama Pechi. Therefore Kharchi Puja… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Tamil New Year?
Tamil New Year is celebrated as on this day Brahma created the world according to Hindu mythology. “Puthandu” or The Tamil New Year occurs on the first day of Chithirai… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Buddha Purnima?
Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti is celebrated to honor Lord Buddha. He originated the Buddhist religion. Lord Buddha was born in 563 BC at Lumbini, Nepal. It is held in… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Hanuman Jayanti?
Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in honor of birthday of Lord Hanuman. He was the follower of Lord Rama and the son of Lord Vayu- the wind. Lord Vayu took him… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Baisakhi?
Baisakhi Festival is the celebration of the harvest. On this day in 1699 the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji laid the foundation of Khalsa Panth in Anandpur Sahib…. Read more »
Why do we celebrate Ganga Dussehra?
Ganga Dussehra is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Divine River Ganga or Ganges to the earth. It falls in the month of June or occasionally in May. It is… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Chaitra Navratri?
Chaitra Navratri marks the onset of Vikram Sambat that is Hindu New Year and also beginning of the spring season according to the Hindu lunar calendar. It is a nine… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Kaila Devi Fair?
Kaila Devi Fair presents the rituals and ancient tradition of Rajasthan. The fair is dedicated to Mahalakshmi who is the goddess of wealth. It is held annually in the month… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Jamai Sasthi?
Jamai Sasthi Festival is dedicated to Jamai who is called son-in-law. The festival is celebrated to bring son-in-law nearer to the family of his in laws. On this day, goddess… Read more »