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 »
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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 Ambedkar Jayanti?
Ambedkar Jayanti marks the birthday of Ambedkar. He was born on 14th April 1891 at Military Headquarter of War in Madhya Pradesh in India. He framed the Indian constitution and,… Read more »
Why do we celebrate Mahavir Jayanti?
Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated to remember the birthday of Lord Mahavira also known as Vardhamana. He was born in 599 B.C at Kshatriyakund in Bihar. He was the creator of… Read more »
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 »
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 Hemis Festival?
Hemis Festival is celebrated to remember the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava who is prominently known as the second Buddha. It is celebrated in the month of June and July… Read more »
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 Tamil New Year?
Tamil New Year is celebrated as on this day Brahma created the world according to Hindu mythology. “Puthandu” or The Tamil New Year occurs on the first day of Chithirai… Read more »