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: January
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 Bikaner Camel Festival?
The Bikaner Camel Festival is organized by the Department of Tourism and Art and Culture of Rajasthan to glorify the contribution of the ship of the desert known as camel,… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Dr. Sampoornanand Jayanti?
Dr. Sampoornanand Jayanti marks the birthday of educationist Sampoornanand. It occurs on 1st January annually and is celebrated all over India but it is mainly celebrated in the Sampurananand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti?
Guru Gobind Singh Ji Jayanti is celebrated to commemorate the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji. He was the tenth Guru of Sikhs who was born on 22nd December, 1666… 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 Jaipur Literature Festival?
The Jaipur Literature Festival is a literary festival founded by Faith Singh as an initiative of Jaipur Virasat Foundation in 2006. It is a celebration of national and international writers… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Lajpat Rai Jayanti?
Lala Lajpat Rai Jayanti is celebrated to remember the birthday of Lala Lajpat Rai well known as Sher-e-Punjab or Punjab Kesari. He was one of the great freedom fighter born… 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 Magh Bihu?
The Magh Bihu is a festival of food that attributes cultivation of three stages – the end of the harvesting season, the commencement of the agricultural season and accomplishment of… Read more »