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 »
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Why do we celebrate Tarnetar Fair?
The Tarnetar Fair is celebrated to remember the wedding ceremony of the Mahabharata legendary hero of India- Arjuna and Draupadi, at the Temple Trineteshwar of Lord Shiva at Saurashtra. Arjuna… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Nehru Trophy Boat Race?
Nehru Trophy Boat Race was held in 1952 to honor Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s visit to Alappuzha. It occurs on the second Saturday of August. It takes place at Punnamda… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Janmashtami?
Janmashtami or Gokulashtami or Krishnashtmi is the birthday celebration of Lord Krishna. He is believed to be Lord Vishnu’s eighth incarnation. It is celebrated by Hindus in the month of… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan Festival is devoted to the bonding of love between brother and sister. In the olden days saints tie rakhis or holy thread to the people who came to… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Independence Day?
The Independence Day of India is celebrated to remember the day when India got freedom from the bondage of British rule on 15th August, 1947. Each year it is held… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaga Chaturthi is the festival of Hindus celebrated as the birthday of Lord Ganesha. He is son of Lord Shiva and Parvati and brother of Kartikeya according… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Teej?
Teej or Haritalika Teej is a festival dedicated to the sacred couple- Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. As per legend, after several penance Goddess Parvati was united with Lord Shiva…. Read more »
Why do we celebrate Mim Kut?
Mim Kut is a festival of maize that is devoted as a tribute to the nature and dead souls. There is a belief that during the festival the dead predecessors… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Onam?
Onam is a festival of harvest and is celebrated to honor legendary King Maveli’s homecoming. It is said that during Onam his spirit visit Kerala. The festival occurs during the… Read more »