Kumbh Mela is the largest gathering anywhere in the world in recorded history. Kumbha Mela is a sacred Hindu pilgrimage that takes place at the following four locations of India: Prayag, Allahabad (Uttar Pradesh) at the confluence of three holy Rivers – Ganga, Yamuna & Saraswati Haridwar (Uttar Pradesh) where the river Ganga enters the […]
Dasara is celebrated all over India to mark the defeat of Ravana by Lord Rama. The tenth day of Navaratri marks the end of fasting and is celebrated as Dussehra. This festival is celebrated by burning effigies of Ravana, Kumbarkaran and Megnath. It depicts the victory of good forces over evil. Dusshera in West Bengal
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Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi is a festival primarily observed in North India, which celebrates the relationship between brothers and sisters. The festival is observed by Hindus, Sikhs, and Muslims. The central ceremony involves the tying of a rakhi (sacred thread) by a sister on her brother’s wrist. This symbolizes the sister’s love and prayers for
Independence Day of India is celebrated on Fifteenth of August to commemorate its independence from British rule and its birth as a sovereign nation in 1947. The main event takes place in New Delhi, the capital city of India, where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and delivers a nationally
Ganesh Chaturthi is the Hindu festival of Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati, who is believed to bestow his presence on earth for all his devotees in the duration of this festival. It is the birthday of Ganesha who is widely worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. Two to three
Ratha Jatra or Rath Yatra is a huge Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Orissa, India during the months of June Most of the city’s society is based around the worship of Jagannath (Krishna) with the ancient temple being the fulcrum of the area. Rath yatra, the Festival
Christmas or Christmas Day is a holiday observed generally on December 25 to commemorate the birth of Jesus, the central figure of Christianity. The date is not known to be the actual birthday of Jesus, and may have initially been chosen to correspond with either the day exactly nine months after some early Christians believed
Holi is a spring religious festival celebrated by Hindus. In West Bengal and Orissa of India it is known as Dolyatra (Doul Jatra) or Basanta-Utsav (spring festival). The most celebrated festival is that of the Braj region, in locations connected to the god Krishna: Mathura, Vrindavan, Nandagaon, and Barsana. These places have become tourist destinations
Diwali or Deepavali, popularly known as the “festival of lights”.For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and is celebrated in families by performing traditional activities together in their homes. Deepavali is an official holiday in India, Diwali commemorates the return of Lord Rama, along with Sita and Lakshman, from
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Indian festivals, being a culturally and religiously diverse society, celebrates various holidays and festivals. There are three national holidays in India: states and regions have local festivals depending on prevalent religious and linguistic demographics. Popular religious festivals include the Hindu festivals of Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Holi, Dussehra and the Islamic festivals of Eid ul-Fitr, Eid
