The essence of Puthandu captured through the vibrant customs and the joy of the Tamil New Year
Puthandu, celebrated on April 14, 2024, marks the advent of the Tamil New Year and embodies the spirit of renewal, hope, and joy within the Tamil community in Tamil Nadu and across the globe. This day is steeped in rich traditions and cultural practices that highlight the community’s heritage and aspirations for a prosperous year […]
The joyous celebration of Pohela Boishakha, marking the Bengali New Year with grandeur and tradition
Pohela Boishakha, celebrated on April 14, 2024, ushers in the Bengali New Year and is a day of immense cultural significance for Bengalis in West Bengal, Bangladesh, and around the globe. This festival symbolizes the renewal of the Bengali spirit, heritage, and community life. It is a vibrant testament to the rich cultural tapestry of […]
The joyous celebration of Eid Ul Fitr, uniting hearts and communities
Eid Ul Fitr, falling on April 10, 2024 (or April 11, 2024), depending on the lunar calendar and moon sightings, marks a significant moment in the Islamic faith—the conclusion of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting, reflection, and prayer. This festival, rich in tradition and spiritual significance, celebrates the joy of giving, gratitude towards Allah, […]
Celebrating Ugadi: The Lunar New Year of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana
Ugadi, celebrated with great fervor in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, heralds the arrival of the lunar new year. It is a festival that beautifully encapsulates the essence of life through its unique traditions, especially the making and sharing of Ugadi Pachadi. This special day, falling on April 9, 2024, marks not just the beginning […]
The Marathi New Year in all its Splendor
Gudi Padwa, observed with grandeur and enthusiasm in Maharashtra and parts of western India, heralds the arrival of spring and marks the beginning of the traditional New Year for Marathi and Konkani Hindus. This auspicious day, falling on April 9, 2024, is not just a celebration of the new year but also symbolizes the harvest […]
Celebrating the Nine Forms of Goddess Durga during Chaitra Navratri 2024
Chaitra Navratri, a festival of profound spiritual significance, marks the beginning of the Hindu lunar calendar, celebrated with great fervor across many parts of India. This nine-day festival, starting on April 9, 2024, is dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga, embodying the triumph of good over evil and the ultimate […]
Women and girls blissfully playing with colors on the final day of Holi festivities marked by Ranga Panchami
In Brij region of North India comprising Mathura-Vrindavan, the Holi celebrations uniquely extend for 5 days beyond Phalgun Purnima till Ranga Panchami, which concludes the festival on a dynamic note. In 2024, it falls on March 30. While main Holi rituals culminate by noon of full moon day, festivities resume after 4 days on Ranga […]
Friends and families come together to play and splash colors to celebrate the happy festival marking onset of spring
The grand festival Holi holds pan-India cultural significance celebrating colors, spring’s onset, and triumph over evil forces. Observed on the full moon of Phalgun month it will be commemorated on March 25th, 2024 with great pomp. From smearing gulal colors to spilling water balloons over loved ones, people embrace marking fresh beginnings after winter’s gloom […]
People dancing and celebrating around the warm bonfire on the eve of Holi
Holika Dahan also known as Choti Holi or Holika Deepak is a popular ritual celebration that forms the preamble to the grand spring festival of colors, Holi in India. Commemorated on the full moon evening (Purnima) in the month of Phalgun, it will be observed on March 24, 2024, though regional celebrations vary as per […]
19th century Hindu mystic saint Shri Ramkrishna Paramahansa
Ramakrishna Paramahansa Jayanti celebrated on March 12 2024 commemorates the birth anniversary of the highly influential mystic saint Shri Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. Considered an embodiment of Lord Shiva and an apostle of goddess Kali, he preached universal love, harmony and wisdom through his life’s work. Ramakrishna enamored thousands of followers with his spiritual ideologies that transcended […]
