Hindu Festivals

Known as Krishna Gokulashtami or krishna jayanthi marks the birthday of lord Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, who is one of Hinduism’s most revered deities.

Festivals in India are not just celebrations but each has a meaningful significance behind them the same is true of Raksha Bandhan popularly known as Rakhi Poornima in Hinduism. The popular belief about Raksha Bandhan is that it is the most cherished festival celebrating the special bond between brother and sister a symbol of love, protection, and mutual respect among siblings.

Ekadashi is celebrated on the eleventh day of the waxing and waning moon according to the Vedic Calender which indicates the ‘Tithis’ on each day according to the moon’s position. The waxing moon phase is called Shukla Paksha the word ‘Shukla’ means bright denoting the brighter shade of the moon starting from the new moon. The waning moon phase is called the Krishna Paksha here ‘Krishn’ means dark denoting the darker phase starting after the full moon where the moon starts to reduce.

India is a country of rich tradition, along with multiple cultures and religions each having deep significance and meaning. The festivals of Diwali, Holi, and Dussehra are prominently celebrated in Hindu culture and  Gudi Padwa is one such festival celebrated with great promptness and enthusiasm

Holi festival story is deeply rooted in the legends that are prominent in Hindu culture and hold deep symbolism to culture, traditions, and beliefs.

Holi is the festival of colours in India. It is also one of the biggest celebrations that has been celebrated across different states in different ways. Holi is celebrated yearly in India and is mainly observed between late February and mid or late March. The concept of Holi with Radha Krishna is primarily derived from the northern regions of India and it is one of the most renowned legends behind this beautiful color-splashing Hindu festival, Holi.

Mahashivratri the word itself denotes a night dedicated to the celebration and devotion of Shiv Bhagwan. There are in total 17 Shivratri that exist celebrating the different virtues, attributes, significance, and blessing of lord Shiva. Out of these, the significance of Mahashivratri is different having divine intonation, orchestration, and an outworldly event related to this day.

Mahashivratri is one of the biggest events in Hinduism. It is an annual event that occurs during spring. And like every mahashivratri 2024 will occur during spring on March 8th.  For any devotee of lord Shiva or strong believer of Hinduism mahashivratri fasting is a sacred practice.

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Rangoli is part of the Indian household used occasionally or regularly to decorate the space with intricate patterns, designs, and motifs. This is a traditional art form that uses materials such as rice, flower petals, colored powders, and sand to create appealing designs on the floor.