Karwa Chauth is a festival marked mainly by Hindu women in Northern and North West India. It falls on the fourth day after the full moon in the month of Kartik on the Hindu calendar, which typically
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Why is Thai Pongal celebrated? Thai Pongal, or Pongal, is celebrated from January 13 to 16 to celebrate the end of the harvest season. It is a harvest festival. The word ‘Thai’ in the
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What is Mahalakshmi vrata? Mahalakshmi Vrata is a festival that is more common in the Southern Indian states – Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. It is also celebrated in some parts of
Holi, the Hindu festival of colours has been growing increasingly popular amongst Asians and non-Asians alike, all around the world. But why is Holi celebrated? And how is it celebrated? Why Holi Is
Why is Hanuman Jayanti celebrated in Hinduism? Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Hanuman. It is an important festival for Hindus because Hanuman is a symbol of strength, power and courage. Who
Diwali, the “festival of lights” is important not just for Hindus, but also for Sikhs, and Jains. It is an official holiday in India, as well as Nepal and Sri Lanka and some other Asian