The colourful celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi last for 11 days and mark the birth of Lord Ganesha, who is believed
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Janmashtami – The Birth of Krishna
Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna – the beloved deity who is considered to be a warrior, teacher and
Kanwad Yatra: A Shiva Pilgrimage
An annual pilgrimage, made by devotees of Lord Shiva, Kanwad Yatra is one of the most unique festivals of India.
Raksha Bandhan: An Ode to Brother-Sister Bond
Known by different names like Nariyal Poornima and Kajari Poornima, but widely known as Raksha Bandhan, this beloved festival celebrates
Indian Independence Day
India’s Independence Day is one of the most important celebrations of the year – a day of patriotic fervour celebrated
Saga Dawa – Triple Blessings
A month-long festival, Saga Dawa holds special significance for Buddhists in the state of Sikkim. Different rituals are performed in
Ramadan
The holy month of fasting, Ramadan begins and ends with the appearance of the new moon. For Muslims, it is
Thrissur Pooram
The “poorams” of Kerala are annual temple festivals celebrated after the summer harvest. The most famous of these is the
Mahavir Jayanti
One of the major festivals of the Jain community, Mahavir Jayanti is celebrated as the birth of Mahavira (the last
Kadammanitta Padayani, Kerala
Kadammanitta Padavani is an event annually carried forward by the locals of Kerala. Kerala has always been attached with liberty,