Why do we celebrate Agni Utsav?
Agni Utsav is a tribal festival celebrated by farmers to predict about their crops in the coming days. It is celebrated in mid-January to mid-February by farmers of Orissa in… Read more »
Category Archives: February
Why do we celebrate Beneshwar Fair?
The Beneshwar Fair at present is a merger of two fairs: One fair is created in honor of Beneshwar Mahadev or Lord Shiva and another fair was commenced by Jankunwari… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Guru Gorakhnath Jayanti?
Guru Gorakhnath Jayanti is the celebration of the birthday of Guru Gorakhnath who was the spiritual leader of Nath community. As per Hindu calendar it is observed on the 13th… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Guru Ravidas Jayanti?
Guru Ravidas Jayanti marks the birthday of Saint Ravidas Ji who lived during the period of Kabirdas. Ravidas Ji was born in 1376 in Kanshi village; Uttar Pradesh in India…. Read more »
Why do we celebrate Jaisalmer Desert Festival?
The Jaisalmer Desert Festival was started to enhance foreign tourism by exhibiting rich culture of Rajasthan. It is celebrated during the month of January or February in the city of… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Nagaur Fair?
The Nagaur Fair or the Cattle Fair is a trade fair for the owners to sell their animals. In 1292 AD, Balban captured Nagaur. Then Sher Shah Suri took control… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Thai Poosam?
There are numerous myths about the celebration of Thai Poosam or Thaipusam Festival. One such legend is of a demon named Tharakasuran. He used to give a lot of trouble… 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 »