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 »
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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 Teacher’s Day?
Teacher’s Day is celebrated to mark the birthday of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. He was a firm believer of education, scholar, diplomat, first Vice President and second President of India. The… 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 New Year Eve?
New Year’s Eve is celebrated as it marks the last day of the year. The next day is New Year that indicates the first day of the year. It is… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Onam?
Onam is a festival of harvest and is celebrated to honor legendary King Maveli’s homecoming. It is said that during Onam his spirit visit Kerala. The festival occurs during the… 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 Gandhi Jayanti?
Gandhi Jayanti celebrates the birthday of the great leader Mahatma Gandhi. He was born at Porbandar in Gujarat on 2nd October 1869. It is celebrated on 2nd October annually all… 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 »