Why do we celebrate Dussehra?
Dussehra is a Hindu festival well known as Vijaya Dasami. The festival reminds the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated in memory of Lord Rama’s victory over Ravana,… Read more »
Category Archives: October
Why do we celebrate Brahmotsavam?
As per Hindu Mythology, Lord Brahma who was the creator of the world started this festival. On the banks of the Pushkarini in Tirupati, he worshipped Sri Balaji to praise… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Ayudha Fair?
Ayudha Fair is the celebration of birthday of Lord Rama. It takes place in the month of September or October. It is held primarily in the birth place of Lord… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Barbanki Fair?
The Barbanki is a Muslim religious fair dedicated to commemorate Sufi saint Haji Waris Ali Shah’s divine shrine. Barbanki or Deva fair takes place between the month October and November…. Read more »
Why do we celebrate Pinjore Heritage Festival?
The Pinjore Heritage Festival was held in 2006 to promote the historic traditions and royal culture of Pinjore. The event is held each year in the month of October in… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti?
Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti celebrates the birth anniversary of Guru Valmiki. He wrote the epic Ramayana that consists of 24,000 verses. He discovered the first verse which firmed the base to… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Sri Vithappa Fair?
Sri Vithappa Fair is organized to honor Vithappa deity in the Vithappa village. The three day fair takes place in the month of September or October in Vithappa village, Karnataka… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Jhiri Fair?
Jhiri fair is held to pay homage to brave farmer Baba Jit Mal who is popularly known as Baba Jitto. For the liberation of the farming community he sacrificed his… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Chhath Puja?
The Hindus celebrate Chhath Puja to honor Sun God for preserving life on earth and for the fulfillment of certain wishes. The festival is organized in the month of October… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj Festival is celebrated by brothers and sisters to strengthen their love bond. Regarding the origin of this festival, it is believed that Lord Krishna after killing the demon… Read more »