This section informs you about the deeper significance behind Indian festivals and their celebration across the world.

How we celebrate Raksha Bandhan and History behind the Ceremony

How we celebrate Raksha Bandhan and History behind the Ceremony

By Well Wisher

DURGA PUJA celebrations in Leicester, England

DURGA PUJA celebrations in Leicester, England

By Nivedita Choudhuri

DURGA PUJA Pandal Hopping in Kolkata

DURGA PUJA Pandal Hopping in Kolkata

By Nitin Kotak

HALDI KUNKOO in California

HALDI KUNKOO in California

By Mona Vijaykar

What is the significance of Kartik Purnima

What is the significance of Kartik Purnima

By Seema Burman

Diwali Traditions and Rituals to Celebrate with Your Family

Diwali Traditions and Rituals to Celebrate with Your Family

By Well Wisher

Durga Puja is widely celebrated in Bharat

Durga Puja is widely celebrated in Bharat

By Seema Burman

What is PARYUSHAN and how is it observed

What is PARYUSHAN and how is it observed

By Suyasha Mookim Chattopadhyay

Sanatan Sanstha celebrates the life of Adi Guru Sankaracharya in London

Sanatan Sanstha celebrates the life of Adi Guru Sankaracharya in London

By Sanatan Sanstha of UK

GAURI PUJAN takes place during Ganesh Chaturthi

GAURI PUJAN takes place during Ganesh Chaturthi

By Dr Prachi Moghe

How Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in a Maharashtrian home

How Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated in a Maharashtrian home

By Dr Prachi Moghe

Celebrating Navaratri, Tamil style

Celebrating Navaratri, Tamil style

By Krathu Sankaranarayanan

Why and How is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated

Why and How is Krishna Janmashtami celebrated

By Seema Burman

Why is ONAM celebrated in Kerala

Why is ONAM celebrated in Kerala

By C V Gangadharan

Sanatan Sanstha celebrates Sravan Shivratri in London

Sanatan Sanstha celebrates Sravan Shivratri in London

By Sanatan Sanstha of UK

What does Guru Purnima Mean to Me

What does Guru Purnima Mean to Me

By Ma Archana

Holi - History, science and relevance of the festival of colours

रंगों का त्योहार होली, इितहास और वैज्ञानिक प्रासंगिकता।

By Meenakshi Sharan

What is the Significance of LOHRI and how is it celebrated across India

What is the Significance of LOHRI and how is it celebrated across India

By Seema Burman

National Tribal Dance Festival

National Tribal Dance Festival

By Chhattisgarh Tourism Board

Mantras to Worship Goddess Lakshmi

Mantras to Worship Goddess Lakshmi

By Dr (Major) Nalini Janardhanan

Significance of DEEPAWALI

Significance of DEEPAWALI

By Meenakshi Sharan

How DUSSEHRA is celebrated across India

How DUSSEHRA is celebrated across India

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Raja Parba festival of Odisha is a Festival of Soil

Raja Parba festival of Odisha is a Festival of Soil

By Bindu Krishnan

EASTER Traditions

EASTER Traditions

By K.R.K. Murthy

POILA BAISAKH-The Cultural Significance

POILA BAISAKH-The Cultural Significance

By Tapan Ganguli

Gudi Padwa Delicacies

Gudi Padwa Delicacies

By Archana Marathe

How Durga Puja is celebrated in Kolkata and its Cultural Significance

How Durga Puja is celebrated in Kolkata and its Cultural Significance

By Tapan Ganguli

HOLI in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

HOLI in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Shivratri in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Shivratri in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

By Monika Sharma

How PONGAL is celebrated over four days

How PONGAL is celebrated over four days

By Bindu Krishnan

About Ahoi Ashtami Vrata

About Ahoi Ashtami Vrata

By Dr Satish K Kapoor

About Sharad PURNIMA

About Sharad PURNIMA

By Dr (Major) Nalini Janardhanan

Hornbill Festival Nagaland

Hornbill Festival Nagaland

By Polly Rajkhowa

DIWALI in New Jersey, USA

DIWALI in New Jersey, USA

By Priya Kumari

Ashada Ekadashi and Varkari Movement

Ashada Ekadashi and Varkari Movement

By K.R.K. Murthy

Thaipusam at BATU CAVES, Malaysia

Thaipusam at BATU CAVES, Malaysia

By Alexandra Radu

TEEJ - A delightful and colourful array of events

TEEJ - A delightful and colourful array of events

By Ankita Sharma

MOPIN is the Harvest festival of Arunachal Pradesh

MOPIN is the Harvest festival of Arunachal Pradesh

By Polly Rajkhowa

Why is Baisakhi celebrated and on What Date

Why is Baisakhi celebrated and on What Date

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Indigenous New Year Asia, April 13-14

Indigenous New Year Asia, April 13-14

By Anand Krishna

Karadaiyaan Nombu of South has same spirit like Karva Chauth of North

Karadaiyaan Nombu of South has same spirit like Karva Chauth of North

By Lakshmi Sarma

Celebrating SILENCE - Balinese New Year NYEPI

Celebrating SILENCE - Balinese New Year NYEPI

By Anand Krishna

About HOLI

About HOLI

By Dr Satish K Kapoor

Manipuri New Year is Sajibu CHEIRAOBA

Manipuri New Year is Sajibu CHEIRAOBA

By Rajkumar Sanatomba Singh

The Origin of CHRISTMAS, Traditions and Practices

The Origin of CHRISTMAS, Traditions and Practices

By K.R.K. Murthy

How is HOLI celebrated across India

How is HOLI celebrated across India

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Diwali in Canada

Diwali in Canada

By Shalini Asha Bhaloo

Significance of GUDI PADWA

Significance of GUDI PADWA

By Meera Sasital

The Songs of Spring

The Songs of Spring

By Isha Priya Singh

Five Delicious Bihu Festival Recipes of Assam

Five Delicious Bihu Festival Recipes of Assam

By Akash Gogoi

Learnings from Kite Flying

Learnings from Kite Flying

By Aparna Sharma

Nepal`s Indra Jatra Festival

Nepal`s Indra Jatra Festival

By Sally Acharya

BATHUKAMMA festival Mumbai

BATHUKAMMA festival Mumbai

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Hindu Fasts and Festivals

Hindu Fasts and Festivals

By Swami Sivananda

Unheard Stories that surround Raksha Bandhan

Unheard Stories that surround Raksha Bandhan

By Ankur Pandey

A Tribute to my Gurus on Guru Purnima

A Tribute to my Gurus on Guru Purnima

By Shalini Asha Bhaloo

On Guru Purnima, a Tribute to my Gurus

On Guru Purnima, a Tribute to my Gurus

By Anand Krishna

KAVANT FAIR Gujarat is a festival of celebration and love

KAVANT FAIR Gujarat is a festival of celebration and love

By Raksha Paharia

DOUL MOHUTSHAV is Holi of Assam

DOUL MOHUTSHAV is Holi of Assam

By Polly Rajkhowa

Traditional Holi in Kumaon Anchal

Traditional Holi in Kumaon Anchal

By Chandarshekhar Tewari

KUMBH the science, history and significance of the parva

KUMBH the science, history and significance of the parva

By Meenakshi Sharan

HOLI celebrations in KUMAON

कुमाऊं अंचल की परम्परागत होली

By Chandarshekhar Tewari

KUMBHA MELA of South India

KUMBHA MELA of South India

By Mysore Vartha Bhavan

Festivals of GARWHAL

Festivals of GARWHAL

By D R Purohit

The ALL WOMEN Kerala festival is Attukal Pongala

The ALL WOMEN Kerala festival is Attukal Pongala

By Bhawani Cheerath Rajagopalan

Kumaon ki RAMLILA

कुमाऊं की रामलीला

By Chandarshekhar Tewari

Amazing Traditions and Statues of Lord Ganesh

गणपति उत्सव परम्परा एवं अदभुत प्रतिमायें

By Lalit Mohan Kothiyal

Significance of Karwa Chauth

Significance of Karwa Chauth

By Raksha Paharia

Worship of Lord Shiva during the holy month of Shravan

Worship of Lord Shiva during the holy month of Shravan

By Raksha Paharia

Significance of Chhath Puja

Significance of Chhath Puja

By Raksha Paharia

April 14 is celebrated as New Year across India

April 14 is celebrated as New Year across India

By Sanjeev Nayyar

How PANA SANKRANTI is celebrated in Odisha

How PANA SANKRANTI is celebrated in Odisha

By Colonel JC Mahanti-Retired

Celebrating the Malayalee New Year Vishu

Celebrating the Malayalee New Year Vishu

By Uma Maheswari

BOHAG BIHU WELCOMING THE SPRING IN ASSAM

BOHAG BIHU WELCOMING THE SPRING IN ASSAM

By Mitrajit Deb

Ringing in the Tamil New Year Puthandu

Ringing in the Tamil New Year Puthandu

By Lakshmi Sarma

Usaba Dangsil is Bali`s Festival of Gratitude

Usaba Dangsil is Bali`s Festival of Gratitude

By Putu Eka Prayastiti Kefani

Fading Festivals of Odisha

Fading Festivals of Odisha

By Colonel JC Mahanti-Retired

Nine Nights of Women Power

Nine Nights of Women Power

By Vimla Patil

Navratri and Dandiya Raas in the Indus Valley

Navratri and Dandiya Raas in the Indus Valley

By Bibhu Dev Misra

World Culture Festival Curtain Raiser - Chalo Delhi

World Culture Festival Curtain Raiser - Chalo Delhi

By Shoba Naidu

BOITA BANDANA UTSHAVA AND BALI YATRA IN ODISHA

BOITA BANDANA UTSHAVA AND BALI YATRA IN ODISHA

By Colonel JC Mahanti-Retired

MANABASA GURUBARA AND PRATHAMA ASTAMI

MANABASA GURUBARA AND PRATHAMA ASTAMI

By Colonel JC Mahanti-Retired

Sangai Festival showcases Manipur

Sangai Festival showcases Manipur

By Sanjeev Nayyar

DARKNESS TO LIGHT - GURU AS An AWAKENER

DARKNESS TO LIGHT - GURU AS An AWAKENER

By Dr B R Sharma

Temples, festivals and fairs of Tripura

Temples, festivals and fairs of Tripura

By Dr Gautam Kumar Bera

Kanvar Mela - Adventure holiday in Indian style

Kanvar Mela - Adventure holiday in Indian style

By Maria Wirth

Lord Rama - Born to Teach

Lord Rama - Born to Teach

By Shubhavilas Das

The deeper symbolic meaning of Ganesha and the message conveyed

The deeper symbolic meaning of Ganesha and the message conveyed

By Sanjay Rao

Midnight - An Offering for Janmashtami

Midnight - An Offering for Janmashtami

By Aditi Banerjee

An offering on Guru Purnima

An offering on Guru Purnima

By Aditi Banerjee

An Offering for Gaura Purnima

An Offering for Gaura Purnima

By Aditi Banerjee

Reflections on Maha Shivaratri

Reflections on Maha Shivaratri

By Aditi Banerjee

Now that Diwali is over__lets have some more fun

Now that Diwali is over__lets have some more fun

By Ram Lingam

The Bonfires of `Magh Bihu`

The Bonfires of `Magh Bihu`

By Babita Baruah

Tulsi Vivaha

Tulsi Vivaha

By Vimla Patil

Deepavali- A Heady Cocktail of Fun, Frolic and Philosophy

Deepavali- A Heady Cocktail of Fun, Frolic and Philosophy

By T.N.Sethumadhavan

Ganapati Bappa calling

Ganapati Bappa calling

By Ram Lingam

DIWALI in London

DIWALI in London

By Vimla Patil

Haridwar-Rishikesh Mahakumbh Mela 2010

Haridwar-Rishikesh Mahakumbh Mela 2010

By Pia Prasad

A celebration of faith - Thaipusam

A celebration of faith - Thaipusam

By Manorama Ukidve

The Coming of Spring And Basant Panchami

The Coming of Spring And Basant Panchami

By Meena Om

Why is Diwali celebrated

Why is Diwali celebrated

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Durga worship

Durga worship

By Prabuddha Bharata

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Guru Purnima

Guru Purnima

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Significance of Janamashtami

Significance of Janamashtami

By Sanjeev Nayyar

All you wanted to know about the Kumbha Mela

All you wanted to know about the Kumbha Mela

By Prabuddha Bharata

Mahagam festival in Kumbakonam

Mahagam festival in Kumbakonam

By Laura Kelly

Why do we celebrate Makar Sakaranti

Why do we celebrate Makar Sakaranti

By Vedanta Mission

Mysore Dussehra

Mysore Dussehra

By Prabuddha Bharata

Navaratri

Navaratri

By Sanjeev Nayyar

About Onam

About Onam

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Ram Navami

Ram Navami

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Shigmo in Goa

Shigmo in Goa

By B Borkar

Shivratri

Shivratri

By Sanjeev Nayyar

Sravana

Sravana

By Pranav Khullar

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

Vaikuntha Ekadashi

By Sangeeta Venkatesh

How we celebrate Raksha Bandhan and History behind the Ceremony

How we celebrate Raksha Bandhan and History behind the Ceremony

By Well Wisher

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DURGA PUJA celebrations in Leicester, England

DURGA PUJA celebrations in Leicester, England

By Nivedita Choudhuri

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DURGA PUJA Pandal Hopping in Kolkata

DURGA PUJA Pandal Hopping in Kolkata

By Nitin Kotak

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HALDI KUNKOO in California

HALDI KUNKOO in California

By Mona Vijaykar

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What is the significance of Kartik Purnima

What is the significance of Kartik Purnima

By Seema Burman

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Diwali Traditions and Rituals to Celebrate with Your Family

Diwali Traditions and Rituals to Celebrate with Your Family

By Well Wisher

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Durga Puja is widely celebrated in Bharat

Durga Puja is widely celebrated in Bharat

By Seema Burman

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What is PARYUSHAN and how is it observed

What is PARYUSHAN and how is it observed

By Suyasha Mookim Chattopadhyay

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The Coming of Spring And Basant Panchami

The Coming of Spring And Basant Panchami

By Meena Om

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Why do we celebrate Makar Sakaranti

Why do we celebrate Makar Sakaranti

By Vedanta Mission

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Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

By Sanjeev Nayyar

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Tulsi Vivaha

Tulsi Vivaha

By Vimla Patil

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Navaratri

Navaratri

By Sanjeev Nayyar

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The deeper symbolic meaning of Ganesha and the message conveyed

The deeper symbolic meaning of Ganesha and the message conveyed

By Sanjay Rao

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Mysore Dussehra

Mysore Dussehra

By Prabuddha Bharata

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An offering on Guru Purnima

An offering on Guru Purnima

By Aditi Banerjee

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