Pongal:A harvest festival primarily celebrated in Tamil Nadu, Pongal involves cooking a special dish of the same name and decorating homes with kolams (decorative patterns drawn on the floor). Bihu:Celebrated in Assam, Bihu is a vibrant festival marked by dance, music, and feasting. It...
It is celebrated everywhere by the Hindus of an Indian origin however, it is mainly observed by the people in India and Nepal. It is a ritual festival in which people bonfire the Holika by getting together, singing songs and dance in the myth to burn all the bad habits and bad power wi...
1. Diwali:The festival of lights is the most celebrated day of the year in the Hindu calendar and is the most significant Hindu festival of India. Celebrated throughout the country, the day holds a lot of religious significance as it was on this day that Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya afte...
The article offers information on Bihu, the national festival of Assam, India. It is reported that this festival reflects the culture and people of Assam. Three Bihus, are celebrated in Assam amongst which the Bohag Bihu which is celebrated in mid-April can be termed the marker of the comm...
Bhogali Bihu is celebrated on the day in Assam. Makar Mela is observed in Odisha. In North India, it is the time of Lohri and Khichadi. In Central India, it is Sankranti. In Tamil Nadu, Makar Sankranti is observed as Pongal. In Andhra Pradesh, it is known as Sankranthi. In Karnataka...
Diwali is celebrated with great fanfare in India. Learn all about the celebrations of Deepawali festival and the date of Diwali, in the article.
Durga pooja is celebrated extensively all over India but West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, Orissa, Bihar are the states where beautiful idols of the Mother Goddess are worshipped in elaborate pandals, durga temples for nine days, and on the tenth day, these are carried out in procession for visa...
Gaj Festival 2023 will be celebrated by the Union Ministry of Environment and Forest to commemorate the successful rendition of 30 years of Project Elephant, which was started in 1991-92 to boost the conservation efforts. Moreover, as per reports, Assam is home to the second largest population...
The tea festival is an annual event celebrated in many countries around the world to honor the culture, history, and significance of tea. It is a time for people to gather together, enjoy different varieties of tea, and participate in various tea-related activities. The festival usually feature...
Despite the diversity, every festival is celebrated together by the people of various faiths and beliefs. Festivals of India reflect the rich cultural heritage of its people; their faith in each other’s religious beliefs; mutual harmony among the people of India and their love for the nation ...