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Ranga Panchami 2024: Bidding Festive Holi Adieu with Colors & Merriment Women and girls blissfully playing with colors on the final day of Holi festivities marked by Ranga Panchami
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Ranga Panchami 2024: Bidding Festive Holi Adieu with Colors & Merriment

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 […]

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Splash Colors & Celebrate Love and Spring’s Victory Over Winters Friends and families come together to play and splash colors to celebrate the happy festival marking onset of spring
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Splash Colors & Celebrate Love and Spring’s Victory Over Winters

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 […]

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Holika Dahan 2024: Triumph of Good Over Evil & Kickstart of Festivities People dancing and celebrating around the warm bonfire on the eve of Holi
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Holika Dahan 2024: Triumph of Good Over Evil & Kickstart of Festivities

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 […]

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Ramakrishna Paramahansa Jayanti 2024: Life and Teachings of the Hindu Mystic & Saint 19th century Hindu mystic saint Shri Ramkrishna Paramahansa
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Ramakrishna Paramahansa Jayanti 2024: Life and Teachings of the Hindu Mystic & Saint

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 […]

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Phulera Dooj 2024: Kickstart the Cheerful Holi Festivities with Sweets & Colors Phulera Dooj marks the start of colorful and fun-filled Holi festivities in India
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Phulera Dooj 2024: Kickstart the Cheerful Holi Festivities with Sweets & Colors

The vibrant Indian spring festival Holi holds immense significance in Hindu culture as a celebration of fertility, love, and new life marked by colors, sweets, and community dances. The festivities traditionally commence from Phalgun Shukla Paksha Dwitiya known as Phulera Dooj or Holika Dahan which falls on March 12 in 2024. Essentially, it marks the […]

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Republic Day 2024: A Grand Salute to India’s Constitutional Legacy A Glimpse into the Spirited Celebrations of Republic Day 2024
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Republic Day 2024: A Grand Salute to India’s Constitutional Legacy

As the dawn breaks on January 26, 2024, the entire nation stands united in a grand salute to the democratic spirit and constitutional legacy of India. Republic Day, celebrated with unparalleled zeal and fervor, marks the historic moment when the Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950. This day signifies not only […]

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Bhogi Pandigai 2024: Embracing Prosperity through Traditions and Harvest Celebrations Welcoming Prosperity: Bhogi Pandigai 2024 Celebrations
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Bhogi Pandigai 2024: Embracing Prosperity through Traditions and Harvest Celebrations

As January 14 approaches, the southern regions of India come alive with the vibrant celebrations of Bhogi Pandigai. This harvest festival, deeply rooted in South Indian traditions, marks a time of renewal and prosperity. On this auspicious day, families come together to discard old possessions, light bonfires, and indulge in traditional foods, symbolizing the welcoming […]

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Lohri Festival 2024: Embracing Warmth, Harvest, and Traditions Embracing the Warmth of Lohri 2024
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Lohri Festival 2024: Embracing Warmth, Harvest, and Traditions

As the winter chill recedes, Northern India comes alive with the vibrant festivities of Lohri, a celebration that transcends seasons and marks the culmination of winter and the harvest season. On January 14, 2024, join the revelry as we explore the rich cultural tapestry of Lohri, a festival that encapsulates joy, warmth, and the spirit […]

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Celebrating Swami Vivekananda Jayanti: Embracing Wisdom and Unity Marking the Birth Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda
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Celebrating Swami Vivekananda Jayanti: Embracing Wisdom and Unity

January 12 holds a special place in the hearts of millions across India as it marks the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. A revered Hindu monk and philosopher, Swami Vivekananda played a pivotal role in introducing the profound philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world. His teachings centered on the unity of religions […]

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Soaring High: A Skyward Adventure at Karnataka’s Hot Air Balloon Festival Experience the thrill of soaring above Karnataka's landscapes during the Hot Air Balloon Festival—a month-long celebration of skyward splendor.
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Soaring High: A Skyward Adventure at Karnataka’s Hot Air Balloon Festival

A Month-Long Dance with the Winds In the crisp embrace of December, as Karnataka dons its winter attire, the skies come alive with a mesmerizing display of color and grace—the Hot Air Balloon Festival. Spread across the entire month, this festival invites thrill-seekers and dreamers alike to embark on a Skyward Adventure above the landscapes […]

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