Festivals

In the Hindu Calendar, Paush Purnima holds a special significance as it marks the beginning of a month-long austerity period which is observed during Magha month. In North India, if one follows the Lunar Calendar, Magha month starts from the next ...

In the new year 2022, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 14 January. The event of Sun reaching Capricorn is called Makar Sankranti. The Sun will remain in Capricorn for a month. As per Vedic astrology, Saturn is the son ...

The festival of Makar Sankranti holds great importance in Hinduism. In the year 2022, the festival of Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on Friday, 14 January. This day holds spiritual significance and therefore, many events are associated with this day. It ...

It is believed that Lohri is taken from the term Loh which means strength and warmth of the fire. It is a popular festival which is dedicated to the God of Fire, celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab and Haryana. ...

Ekadashi fasting has special significance in Hindu Sanatan Dharma and is considered the most special of all the fasts. There are 24 Ekadashi fasts in a year and observing these fasts brings immense virtue and happiness. There is only one Ekadashi ...

Dattatreya Jayanti or Datta Jayanti is the birth anniversary of the Hindu deity encompassing the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, collectively known as Trimurti. As per the Hindu Calendar, the festival is celebrated on the full moon night of Margashirsha ...

Mokshada Ekadashi is also known as Baikunth Ekadashi and is observed on the Ekadashi Tithi of Shukla Paksha in Margashirsha month. Strict rules and rituals are followed on this day. Devotees follow the rule of silence throughout the day and therefore, ...

Each year, something peculiar happens on the eve of December 5: Children across Germany each leave a single boot outside their doorsteps, which is then magically filled overnight with chocolate and sweets. Sometimes, there's even a little bit of money. Other ...

The year is about to end and we will soon witness the new year 2022 with the hope that it will be full of hope and happiness. From the end of November itself, we start preparing for the special days and ...

Fasting holds a very special significance in Hinduism. According to the Hindu calendar, there are two Ekadashis every month. Ekadashi fast is done by devotees who seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu. Ekadashi is known by different names and ...

In Germany, what is known as "Erntedankfest" is an annual celebration marking the main period of harvest in different given regions. Just like Thanksgiving in the US, both celebrations are based on a Christian tradition of giving thanks for the ...

Dev Deepawali means Diwali of Gods and and it is the festival of Kartik Purnima. It is celebrated just 15 days after Diwali and is usually celebrated in the northern parts of India, mainly in Varanasi. As per the Gregorian Calendar, ...