Page 3 - Traditional Festivals

Devshayani Ekadashi 2024: All about Ashadha Shukla Paksha Ekadashi

Devshayani Ekadashi on July 17, marks Lord Vishnu's slumber, and people engage in fasting, worship, meditation, and charity for spiritual development

Bonalu 2024: All you need to know about this vibrant Telangana festival

In addition to being a religious celebration, Bonalu is a vibrant cultural festival that brings communities together in devotion and gratitude. It falls during the Ashada Masam in July or August

Ashadha Amavasya 2024: History, importance, rituals, timings and more

The sacred rituals of Ashadha Amavasya are devoted to honouring ancestors. Devotees take holy dips in revered water bodies to purify themselves and perform ceremonies to pay respect to their ancestors

Happy Vat Purnima 2024: Greetings and Quotes to share with loved ones

According to Drik Panchang, Vat Savitri falls on two days in the Jyeshtha month. On this day, married women mark a long day fast and worship god for the prosperity of their spouses and families

Nirjala Ekadashi 2024: All you need to know about this fasting Ekadashi

As indicated by the Panchang Ekadashi, the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi of Jyeshtha month will start on June 17 at 4:43 am and go on till June 18 at 6:24 am

Happy Buddha Purnima 2024: Best Wishes, Greetings, SMS, Quotes & Status

Buddha Purnima marks the birth anniversary of the Gautama Buddha who founded Buddhism. It is marked on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Vaisakha which falls in April or May

Akshaya Tritiya 2024: Wishes and greetings to share with friends and family

Akshaya Tritiya or Akti or Akha Teej is a huge celebration for the Hindu community, falling between April and May and celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaisakha

Hanuman Jayanti 2024: History, importance, and more about 'Bajrangbali'

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated with great fervour and devotion all over India. Colourful processions, cultural performances, and the sharing of prasad are highlights of the festivities

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 9: All you need to know about Maa Siddhidatri

On the ninth day of Chaitra Navratri, devotees worship Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga

Chaitra Durga Ashtami 2024: All you need to know about 'Mahashtami'

Chaitra Ashtami or Mahashtami is an important Hindu tradition where devotees pray to Goddess Durga in her different forms. The devotees honor young girls as symbol of her divine energy

Chaitra Navratri 2024: All you need to know about Day 7 and Maa Kalratri

Today is the 7th day of Chaitra Navratri, which falls on April 15. Devotees love Goddess Kalratri, well known for being the vanquisher of devil Chanda, Munda and Raktabeej

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2024: All you need to know about this 4-day festival

Chaiti Chhath is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Shashthi in Chaitra month and falls during Chaitra Navratri. The celebration is additionally referred to as Yamuna Chhath

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 2: Puja rituals, shubh muhurat, and importance

Every day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to a different incarnation of Goddess Durga.On the second day, we pray to Maa Brahmacharini - the goddess of meditation and self-control

Chaitra Navratri 2024: List of foods to eat and avoid during 9 days

Chaitra Navratri starting on April 9, Tuesday marks a nine-day fasting period committed to detoxification, worship of Maa Durga, spiritual reflection, and rejuvenation of mind and body

Chaitra Navratri 2024: History, importance, muhurat and puja rituals

The nine forms of Goddess Durga are Maa Shailputri, Maa Brahmacharini, Maa Skandamata, Maa Chandraghanta, Maa Kushmanda, Maa Katyayani, Maa Kalaratri, Maa Mahagauri and Maa Siddhidatri

Good Friday bank holiday 2024: All about bank holidays in March 2024

Stock exchanges like the NSE and BSE, alongside commodity markets (MCX, NCDEX) will be shut on Friday, March 29 in recognition of Good Friday

Union ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh extend Holi wishes to countrymen

Holi, a festival celebrated with as much fervour in the country as it is overseas, will be marked on March 25, Monday, this year

Happy Holi 2024: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, and Greeting for your loved ones

Holi will be celebrated on Monday, March 25, with Holika Dahan, also called Choti Holi, being celebrated a day earlier, on March 24, with joyous mood across India

Holi 2024: Best hair care tips to protect your hair during celebrations

It's time to enjoy the festive spirit now that Holi is just around the corner. However, in the midst of the preparation, picking outfits and arranging festivities, it's also important to focus on hair

Choti Holi 2024: History, importance, shubh muhurat, puja rituals and vidhi

Choti Holi or Holika Dahan falls on March 24. In the meantime, Holi lies a day after i.e. on March 25. Choti Holi is a lively celebration that brings people together to pray, socialise, and have fun