Why do we celebrate Vishu Festival?
Vishu Festival is a Malayalam festival that represents the Kerala New Year. It falls in the month of April and is generally celebrated on 14th April and is celebrated on… Read more »
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Why do we celebrate Shankaracharya Jayanti?
Shankaracharya Jayanti is celebrated to mark the birthday of Shri Adi Shankaracharya. It is believed that he was born in a Brahmin family in 788 AD at Kaladi in Kerala…. Read more »
Why do we celebrate Surdas Jayanti?
Surdas Jayanti is celebrated in memory of birthday of Surdas all over India. There is no definite date regarding the birthday of Surdas. It is believed that he was born… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej is an auspicious day of the birthday of Lord Parasurama who is the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On this day Veda Vyas and Lord… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Urs Festival?
Urs Festival is celebrated to pay homage to Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti who was the protector of the poor. It takes place in the month of May at Ajmer,… 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 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 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 »
Why do we celebrate Pittsburgh Folk Festival?
The Pittsburgh Folk Festival was commenced in 1956 with 17 nationalities with an aim to present the diverse culture of Pennsylvania people by elevating their unity in cultural diversity. It… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Northwest Folklife Festival?
The Northwest Folklife Festival was established in 1971 to encourage the growth of the cultural heritage of communities in Pacific Northwest. It is held on Memorial Day weekend usually in… Read more »