Hinduism
Ahoi Ashtami Vrat
Ahoi Ashtami is Hindu festival that is mainly observed by mothers for the well being of their children. It is observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight of […]
Religion
Hinduism
Karwa Chauth
Karwa Chauth is considered to be a very special day in the life of a married woman. It is a one day festival in which married women observe fast from sunrise to moonrise with much […]
Religion
Shri Guru Ram Das, the founder of Shri Harimandir Sahib
Guru Ram Das was the fourth Sikh Guru of the 10 Gurus of Sikhism. He is founder of Ramdaspur, later known as Amritsar, the centre of Sikhism and the site of the Sikhs’ principal place […]
Hinduism
Shardiya Navratri
Navratri is one of the holiest Hindu festivals. Navratri is the festival of Goddess Durga who is the most powerful female god of Hindu mythology. Navratri is celebrated for nine nights during which people worship […]
Hinduism
Dussehra: The triumph of good over evil
The festival of Vijayadashami or Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This day is considered a very important day in Hinduism. This year, the festival falls on October […]
Hinduism
Shardiya Navratri
Navratri is one of the holiest Hindu festivals. Navratri is the festival of Goddess Durga who is the most powerful female god of Hindu mythology. Navratri is celebrated for nine nights during which people worship […]
Hinduism
Indira Ekadashi
Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is called Indira Ekadashi. The Ekadashi which improves the condition of the wandering ancestors is called Indira Ekadashi. Shaligram is worshiped on this day. Tulsi Dal must be […]
Hinduism
Rites of Shradh – Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha has a special significance in Hinduism. On the days of Shradh, in Hinduism, our ancestors are remembered and their gratitude is expressed. In Hindu religion, if the Pitrus is satisfied, then he blesses […]
Hinduism
Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to honor the Hindu god Ganesh. The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth […]
Hinduism
Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami also known as Krishnashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti or sometimes merely as Janmashtami, is an annual celebration of the birth of the Hindu deity Krishna, the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Krishna belonged to the […]
Hinduism
Kinner Kailash: The heavenly abode of Lord Shiva
Kinner Kailash is an important religious place for Hindus and Buddhism. Kinner Kailash is a symbol of faith for Hindus. Kinner Kailash is located near the Tibet border in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. Kinner […]
Festival
Raksha Bandhan: The bond of security
Raksha bandhan is the main festival of Hindus which is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan and every year the festival comes in August. This festival is celebrated throughout India and Nepal. Raksha […]
Hinduism
Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej is a famous festival of Hindus. This festival is celebrated on Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. Hindu women fast on this day. It is especially celebrated in all the cities of […]
Hinduism
Mangala Gauri fast
All the Tuesdays in the month of Shravan, all fasts are called Mangla Gauri fast. This fast is called Mangla Gauri Vrat due to fasting on Tuesday. In the Hindu calendar, the month of Shravan […]
Hinduism
Fasts, festivals of Shravan
Shravan month and Sawan month are considered very sacred in the Hindu calendar. Sawan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Worshiping Lord Shiva in this entire month is considered auspicious. In the month of Sawan, […]
India
Days after Kabul Gurdwara attack, 11 Afghan Sikhs arrive
Delhi- More than 10 days after two persons died in a terror attack on Gurdwara Dashmesh Pita Guru Gobind Singh Karte Parwan in Kabul on June 18, a batch of 11 Afghan Sikhs arrived in […]
Hinduism
Yogini Ekadashi
Ekadashi fasting holds an important place in Hinduism. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is called Yogini Ekadashi. In this fast, the idol of Lord Narayana is bathed in the Ganges water and offered […]
Hinduism
Shiva and Vishnu – The Legend of Badrinath
There is a legend about Badrinath. This is where Shiva and Parvati lived. It is a magnificent place at around 10,000 feet in the Himalayas. One day, Narada went to Vishnu and said, “You are […]
Hinduism
Nirjala Ekadashi
Ekadashi fasting holds an important place in Hindu religion. Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is called Nirjala Ekadashi. Drinking water is prohibited during the fast of Nirjala Ekadashi, meaning that not a single […]
Hinduism
Ganga Dussehra
The festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This day is a special day for Hindus as well as all mankind. Ganges Dussehra falls in […]
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Operation Blue Star – A festering wound
38 years after it took place, the infamous Operation Blue Star is a festering wound for the Sikh community the world over whose psyche was terribly hurt to find their Holiest Shrine desecrated, the Holy […]
Religion
Guru Arjan Dev: The fifth Sikh master whose martyrdom changed the course of Sikhism
Guru Arjan (April 15, 1563 – May 30,1606) was the first of the two Gurus martyred in the Sikh faith and the fifth of the 10 Sikh Gurus. He compiled the first official edition of […]
Hinduism
Somvati Amavasya
Somvati Amavasya is a very important day in Hinduism. Amavasya which falls on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. Somvati Amavasya falls only once or twice in a year. This fast is observed by married women. […]
Hinduism
Budhwa Mangal
Budhwa Mangal is a day dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This day holds an important place for Hindus. Budhwa mangal is also called big mangal. Lord Hanuman is worshiped on this day. Budhwa Mangal is on […]
Festival
Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, traditionally known as Vesak or Vesakha, is celebrated as Lord Gautama Buddha’s Birthday. Vaishakh Purnima is also called Buddha Purnima. Gautama Buddha’s name was first Prince Siddhartha Gautama. Buddha means ‘Knowledgeable and knowledgeable […]