Category: Festivals
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BAISAKHI- THE CELEBRATION OF CULTURE
India, the land of festivals and culture, embraces a lot of celebrations across different cultures as one. Baisakhi or Vaisakhi, is the foremost festival of celebrations for the Sikh community. Celebrated every year, either on the 13th or 14th of April, Baisakhi marks a lot of accomplishments and new beginnings for the Sikhs as well […]
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Significance of Gangaur Pooja: Why is it Celebrated?
Gangaur is one of the most important festivals celebrated in Rajasthan in which the goddess Parvati, also known as Gauri, is honoured, and marriage and love are both celebrated. Both married and single women participate enthusiastically in the festivities, create clay statues of Shiva and Parvati, outfit them elegantly, pray to them, observe a daylong […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Sheetala Saptami
Sheetala Saptami is one of the most well-known Hindu festivals. Hindus observe Sheetala Saptami on (saptami) the seventh day of the month of Chaitra during Krishna Paksha which occurs seven days after Holi. This day is celebrated in honour of Goddess Shakti’s feminine power and incarnation, Goddess Sheetala who is believed to be the goddess […]
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Karwa Chauth And the History Behind It
Karwa Chauth is a one-day festival which is celebrated by all married women. On this festival, wives keep a fast from sunrise to moonrise for the safety and well-being of their husbands. Even though it is difficult to maintain a fast without drinking any water or eating anything throughout the day, devoted wives perform these […]
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नाग पंचमी: क्यों मनाया जाता है यह त्योहार ?
नाग पंचमी यह हिन्दुओं का एक मुख्य त्योहार है। हिंदू पंचांग के अनुसार, नाग पंचमी सावन महीने में शुक्ल पंचमी को मनाई जाती है। इस दिन लोग नागों या सर्पों की पूजा करते है, उन्हें दूध चढ़ाते है। भारत में सर्पों को हमेशा से एक अदम्य सम्मान दिया गया है, लोग उन्हें देवताओं के समान […]
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All About Hariyali Amavasya
About Hariyali Amavasya Popularly referred to as “Sawan month”, Shravana is a Hindu lunar month. This entire month is regarded as an ideal time for offering homage to Lord Shiva. This month is considered to be a lucky month and is dedicated to the significance of the environment. Worshipping agricultural equipment throughout this month teaches […]
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Jagannath Rath Yatra in Udaipur
About the people of Mewar, it has been rightly said that they have saat vaar and nau tauhar that means that there are seven days in a week but nine festivals to celebrate. They are always so busy celebrating festivals that hardly does the din of one dies, preparations are afoot for celebrating the next […]
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Do You Know What is Special About April 2 this Year?
Our city, Udaipur, is known for its diversity and the way we embrace our cultures. And diversity can be seen most during the festivals. And today is the day when we can witness it well. Today there are not one or two, but five festivals to be celebrated not only in the city but also […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Sheetala Saptami
Udaipur is known for its culture and diversity. And festivals are the mirror of the cultures. Big or small, the enthusiasm with which we celebrate every occasion is what makes it special. The small rituals during the festivals keep us connected with our traditions and create a sense of belongingness. Every household has its own […]
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10 Food Items that Make Your Holi Taste Better
Do you also look for reasons to eat, to have guilt free binge eating? All of us do. And what better excuse than a festival. The festival of colours is around the corner and we can’t keep calm. Holi is all about celebrating happiness with friends and family. And there are certain food items for […]