Guru Arjan Dev was born in 1563 at Goindval, and was the youngest of the sons of Guru Ram Das and Bibi Bhani, the daughter of Guru Amar Das. Before his death, Guru Ramdas nominated […]
Bhadrakali Jayanti is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth anniversary of Goddess Bhadrakali. This festival is observed on the ‘ekadashi’ (11th day) of the Krishna Paksha (the dark fortnight of the moon) in the […]
Budhwa Mangal falls during Jyeshtha month every year. On this day, the aged form of Lord Hanuman is worshiped and that’s why it is known as Budhwa Magal. By Worshiping Hanuman ji, one can get […]
Mohini Ekadashi is regarded as one of the most important fasting days for Hindus. The day of Mohini Ekadashi is celebrated to worship Lord Vishnu and his incarnated form of Mohini. Devotees observe a Mohini […]
The Akshaya Tritiya festival is also known as Akti or Akha Teej. This festival is an auspicious festival of Hindus and Jains. This festival falls on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the […]
The Hindu Lunar calendar is divided into two different phases of the Moon. One phase is waxing Moon which is known as ‘Shukla Paksha’, in which the Moon grows in size (visually) and brightness everyday […]
Guru Gobind Singh was the tenth and last Sikh Guru, a spiritual leader, philosopher, poet and a great warrior. Born as Gobind Rai, he emerged as tenth Sikh Guru at age nine after his father […]
Sikhs believe in one God. He is the same for all people of all religions. Sikhism teaches equality of all people. Sikhism preaches that people of different races, religions, or sex are all equal in […]
Khalsa, the purified and reconstituted Sikh community, instituted by Guru Gobind Singh on March 30, 1699 (Vaisakhi Day). His declaration had three dimensions: it redefined the concept of authority within the Sikh community; it introduced […]
The Sikh celebration called Vaisakhi happens annually either on 13th or 14th day of April. The origins of Vaisakhi stem from a spring harvest festival native to the Punjab region of South Asia, but more […]
By Prabhjot Singh Vaisakhi, after Diwali, has emerged as the biggest Indian festival whose celebrations with fervor and gaiety are gradually gaining the tones of acceptance of a global event. It has given the overseas […]
Mahavir Janmakalyanak is the main festival of Jainism. Mahavir Janmakalyanak is also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Divas. Lord Mahavira is the twenty-fourth and last Tirthankara of Jainism. This festival falls in the month of […]
Ram Navami is a joyous occasion celebrated by millions of people around the world. It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of the Hindu deity Vishnu. This auspicious festival falls on […]
Chaitra Navratri is a nine-day Hindu festival celebrated annually from the first day of the Hindu New Year. This year, it will begin on April 9 and end on April 17. While there are four […]
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. […]
Ranga Panchami (also spelt as “Rang Panchami” or “Rang Panchmi”) is a significant festival for Hindus, predominantly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and other northern Indian regions. It falls on the Panchami tithi […]
In the Hindu calendar, the period of Holashtak holds great significance. Commencing from the Ashtami date of Shukla Paksha in the month of Phalgun, Holashtak, spanning eight days leading up to the festival of Holi, […]
Being one of the most widely worshipped Gods in Hinduism, Lord Shiva is also referred as Tryambaka Deva (Three-eyed lord) for the third eye placed on his forehead. The sun is said to be his […]
Kabir or Bhagat Kabir was a 15th century Indian mystic poet and saint. Kabir Ji’s compositions influenced the devotion of the Hindi state to a deep level. His writings can also be seen in the […]
Also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vaisakhi Buddha Purnima or Vesak, the festival of Buddha Purnima is based on the Asian lunisolar calendar and marks the birth of Gautama Buddha. It is celebrated with great […]
Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi Vrat is an auspicious day amongst the Hindu community. The day is celebrated to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha, as on this day, Lord Shiva declares that his son is superior to […]
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 […]
Vasant Panchami day is dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on Vasant Panchami day. Vasant Panchami is also known as Shri Panchami and Saraswati Panchami. […]
Shani Bhagwan (also known as Sani, Shani Dev, Sani Maharaj, and Chayyaputra) is one of the most popular deities in the traditional religion of Hinduism. Shani is the harbinger of bad luck and retribution, and […]
Guru Gobind Singh was the last of the 10 Gurus, the one who transformed the Sikh faith. His birth anniversary falls on January 20 Guru Gobind Singh was the last of the ten Gurus, the […]
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