Celebrating India

The Pandal Ganapathi – a revolutionary concept in recent times

For a God who is so popular, Lord Ganesh is naturally welcomed with a lot of pomp and grandeur. Most cities and towns across the country have idols from less than a foot to a foot or two in height ...

Janmashtami 2015 – it’s Dahi Handi time once more

Come 5th September, 2015, it’s Janmashtami once more. Also known as Krishna Jayanti, Gokulashtami and some other names, this celebration is for the birthday of the popular Hindu deity, the eighth a...

Onam – when King Mahabali returns to meet his subjects

The festival celebrated with joy and gusto across the state and enjoyed to the hilt, Onam is not merely celebrating an occasion, it is tasting tradition and taking in the sights, watching a picture...

Rakhi – a simple tie that binds strongly

A simple act of tying a thread around the wrist, a profound and significant meaning attached to the act is what Raksha Bandhan is all about. Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 29th 2015.

The annual Jagannath Yatra 2015 or Chariot Festival at Puri

The Rath Yatra or Chariot festival, is an annual affair held in Puri, Odisha, India, eagerly awaited and heavily participated in, by people from all over the country and also has plenty of tourists...

Ramzan Eid – Celebration after a successful period of daily fasts

Eid-al-Fitr (also known as Ramzan Id, Eid-Ul-Fitr, Idul-Fitr and several other names) is celebrated in different parts of the world by people of the Muslim faith to mark the end of Ramzan or Ramada...

Good Friday – heralding the miracle return of Jesus

[gallery type="slideshow" ids="8924,8922,8921,8923"]March 3rd, 2015 is Good Friday and observed as a special holiday all over the world. While different sects among Christians and across many count...

Ram Navami – Praise to the Ideal One!

Jai Siya Ram! Jaya Jaya Rama! Hare Rama Hare Rama, Rama Rama Hare Hare!Ram Navami will be celebrated once again, like every year on the 9th day of the Hindu lunar month Chaitra. This birthday of Lo...

Ugadi ushers in a new beginning.

Ugadi visits this year on March 21st. Ugadi, meaning the beginning of a new age, happens to be the New Year Day for the people of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. It also brings in a new beginning for...

A new look at the ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Holi fire’

One should not despair, one must only hope, and if not the entire world or even the country, at least we can make a small start within our own neighbourhoods, by the ‘Holika Dahan’ or ‘Holi fire’ i...