Spirituality
Amla Navami
The Navami of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik, after Diwali, is considered very special for the worship of Lord Vishnu, as it leads to the attainment of wealth and prosperity. It is […]
Spirituality – Religion
Hinduism
Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja is an auspicious festival in the Hindu culture that occurs a day after Diwali to commemorate the Baal Roop (child form) of Lord Shri Krishna. Govardhan Puja is also known as Annakut or […]
Religion
Bhai Dooj: Celebrations to honor the bond between siblings
Bhai Dooj, the festival that is celebrated just one day after the grand Diwali festival celebration is much like the festival of Raksha Bandhan that strengthens the brother-sister bond. It is one of the auspicious […]
Spirituality
Bandi Chhor Divas
Bandi Chhor Divas is a Sikh celebration that commemorates the day when the sixth Sikh Guru, Guru Hargobind Sahib, and 52 Hindu kings, who were detained during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir, were released […]
Religion
Hinduism
Dhanteras: Beginning of the festival of Diwali
Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of Diwali, will be observed on October 29, Tuesday, this year. On this day, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda, and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and […]
Religion
Diwali – The Festival of Lights
The Festival of Lights, Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the Hindu festival that symbolises the spiritual victory of knowledge over ignorance, good over evil, and light over darkness. It is celebrated in various unique […]
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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS IGNITES SEAPORT MUSEUM AND ELSEWHERE
By Mabel Pais The South Street Seaport Museum presents Diwali Celebration on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 11am-6pm. Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for a full day of free Seaport Museum admission […]
Spirituality
Importance of Kartik Snan in Hinduism
Kartik Snan is an important ritual in Hindu religion which is celebrated from the first day of Kartik month. This day falls during the months of October and November. Kartik Purnima is considered very auspicious. […]
Spirituality
Valmiki Jayanti
Valmiki Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Maharshi Valmiki, writers of one of the most important and popular epics of all time Ramayana. Revered as Adi Kavi or the first poet of Sanskrit […]
Spirituality
Durga Puja: Celebrating the triumph of Goddess
Durga Puja, one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. In 2024, this vibrant five-day celebration, known as Durgotsava, will start from October 8. […]
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Dussehra: Embracing the triumph of good over evil
Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, marks the culmination of the ten-day festival of Navaratri, symbolising the triumph of good over evil. This day is celebrated with great fervour and enthusiasm across India and other parts […]
Religion
Shardiya Navratri: Devoted to nine forms of Goddess Durga
The nine-day Shardiya, or Shrad Navratri, is an important Hindu festival observed across India. It is devoted to the nine forms of Goddess Durga. Shardiya Navratri is commemorated in the Hindu month of Ashwin, which […]
Spirituality
Pitru Paksha: honoring and remembering ancestors
Pitru Paksha is a 15–16 day period in the Hindu calendar that’s dedicated to honoring and remembering ancestors. It’s a time when Hindus perform rituals to offer food and peace to the souls of their […]
Spirituality
Vamana Jayanti
Vamana Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of the Vamana Avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the Dwadashi Tithi of Bhadrapada Shukla Paksha. As per the Bhagwat Purana, Vamana was the fifth […]
Spirituality
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 […]
Religion
First Prakash Divas of Shri Guru Granth Sahib
The First Prakash Divas of Shri Guru Granth Sahib falls on September 1. The compilation of the Adi Granth was completed on August 29, 1604, and its first Parkash (i.e. the first reading) took place […]
Hinduism
Nanda Vrat: Dedicated to Shiva
Nanda Vrat is dedicated to Shiva and it is believed that Goddess Sati observed this fast to get Shiva as her husband. Sati followed the rituals of Nanda Vrat and made a Shivling of clay […]
Spirituality
‘THE THORN’ DEPICTS EVERY HUMAN’S SPIRITUAL BATTLE
By Mabel Pais Do you wish to take a front seat to experience the thrilling live theatrical performance of ‘THE THORN’ portraying the passion of Jesus? Then don’t miss this incredible opportunity to witness the […]
Spirituality
Janmashtami: Celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna
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 […]
Spirituality
Raksha Bandhan: Sublime bond between siblings
Raksha Bandhan is observed to acknowledge the sublime bond between siblings. Brothers promise to protect their sisters while sisters wish for their brothers’ immortality while tying a sacred thread ‘rakhi’ around the wrist of their […]
Spirituality
Naga Panchami
Naga Panchami is a festival of profound significance in India. Hindu devotees across the country pay their respects to the Naga Gods during Naga Panchami. They make serpents from wood, silver, or stones for the […]
Spirituality
Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej is a vibrant festival celebrated with great enthusiasm in parts of India, marking the reunion of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The auspicious festival of Hariyali Teej is just around the corner, and […]
Spirituality
Mangala Gauri fast
The holy month of Sawan began on July 22. This month is auspicious for the devotees of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati. It marks the onset of the monsoon in India. Celebrated by the Hindu […]
Spirituality
Shravan Month: Rituals, significance & spiritual practices
The monsoon season brings more than just cooling rains. It also brings Shravan, a holy month in the Hindu calendar that usually falls in July or August. This time is dedicated to Lord Shiva and […]