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 – Religion
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 […]
Spirituality
Kamada Saptami Vrat: A Hindu festival of devotion & self-discipline
Kamada Saptami Vrat is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated on the seventh day of the Chaitra month, according to the Hindu calendar. This day is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Hindu god of […]
Spirituality
Amarnath Yatra
Amarnath Yatra is among the most revered pilgrimage circuits among Hindus. This annual event starts in July and goes on till mid-August every year. This holy Yatra lasts for around 45 days and is undertaken […]
Spirituality
Sant Kabir Das Jayanti
Sant Kabir Das (1440-1518 circa) was a famous poet, saint and social reformer of India. His writings have greatly influenced the Bhakti movement. Kabir Panth which is a religious community recognizes him as its founder […]
Spirituality
Nirjala Ekadashi
Nirjala Ekadashi falls on the eleventh day (Ekadashi) of the waxing fortnight in Jyestha month. The Ekadashi derives its name from the water-less (Nir-jala) fast observed on this day. It is considered most sacred Ekadashi. […]
Spirituality
Kamda Saptami Vrat
Kamda Saptami Vrat has special significance in astrology. Kamda Saptami Vrat is completely dedicated to the sun. In the scriptures, this fast has been considered special to fulfillment. This faster to fulfill the wishes is […]
Sikhism
Guru Arjan Dev’s Martyrdom Day: Righteousness that changed the course of history
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 […]
Spirituality
Bhadrakali Jayanti
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 […]
Spirituality
Budhwa Mangal
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 […]
Spirituality
Mohini Ekadashi
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 […]
Spirituality
Akshaya Tritiya: A day of prosperity & abundance
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 […]
Spirituality
Varuthini Ekadashi
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 […]
Spirituality
Guru Gobind Singh: The Founder of Khalsa
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 […]
Spirituality
Beliefs of Sikhism
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 […]
Spirituality
The creation of Khalsa
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 […]