Why do we celebrate Godachi Fair?
The Godachi Fair pays tribute to Shri Veerabhadra. It is believed that out of Lord Shivaji’s hair lock he was born. The month long fair takes place in October or… Read more »
Category Archives: November
Why do we Celebrate Kalidas Festival?
Kalidas Festival is celebrated to commemorate the great poet of Sanskrit, Kalidas and his awesome work in the field of poetry. Some of his famous works are Meghdoot- the epic… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Ka Pomblang Nongkrem?
Ka Pomblang Nongkrem or Shad Nongkrem is celebrated as a thanksgiving to the Goddess Ka Blei Synshar for a plentiful harvest and prosperity of the people. The five day long… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab?
Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab is celebrated as the birthday of the first Guru of Sikhs, Guru Nanak Dev Ji. He was born in Talwandi village in Lahore, Pakistan in… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Karva Chauth?
Karva Chauth is a fast that is observed by married women for the prosperity, well being and long life of their husband. It is celebrated nine days before Diwali festival… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Dhanteras?
As per legend, Dhanteras is celebrated in respect of the physician of the Gods, Dhanvantari. He is considered to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. During the stirring of the… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Diwali?
Diwali is one of the most prominent and sacred festivals of the Hindus, Sikhs and Jainism. It is celebrated in memory of Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya after fourteen years… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Wonderfest?
The Wonderfest Festival promotes the recognition of science and the understanding of public. It is devoted to the memory of Carl Sagan. Tucker Hiatt who was a high school Physics… Read more »