Why do we celebrate Guru Purnima?
Guru Purnima is celebrated in honor of great sage Vyasa’s birthday. He was the ancient saint who wrote 18 Puranas, the Mahabharata, and the Srimad Bhagavata and compiled the four… Read more »
Category Archives: July
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 Rath Yatra?
It is believed that in mid summer season Lord Jagannath travelled on grand chariots or rath from his temple in Puri to his garden palace in the countryside along with… Read more »
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 »
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 Lowell Folk Festival?
The city of Lowell, MA took the task of hosting their folk festival after experiencing gigantic success for three years with the National Folk Festival. Therefore The Lowell Folk Festival… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Evansville Freedom Festival?
The Evansville Festival is a tribute to the veterans in the Tri-State. It first began in 1970 with a couple of events. It is a freedom festival that falls on… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Ogden Pioneer Days?
The Ogden Pioneer Days is celebrated to remember Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers who entered in Utah’s Salt Lake Valley in 1847. It was commenced in… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Philadelphia Freedom Festival?
The Philadelphia Freedom Festival is celebrated to commemorate the Independence Day. The festival reflects the culture and spirit of the city of Philadelphia. The festival is celebrated annually on 4th… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Folkmoot?
The Folkmoot is a celebration of the folk music and dance through world’s cultural heritage. It first began in Waynesville, North Carolina and surrounding communities in 1984. It is a… Read more »