International Day of Yoga: In this century we realize that Yoga has united the world: PM Narendra Modi An invaluable gift of ancient Indian tradition, Yoga has emerged as one of the most trusted means to boost physical and mental well-being. The word “Yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning “to join”, “to yoke” … Read more
The Odisha Tradition Of Raja Parba: A Festival Of The Soil Raja Parba in Odisha is a festival that celebrates womanhood and the environment and is a symbol of fertility. In Odisha, we have a tradition of celebrating three days of festivities dedicated to Mother Earth. Probably no other region practices a festival like this. This … Read more
Rath Yatra or in local language referred as Ratha Jatra ( Car Festival of Jagannath ) is an annual Hindu chariot festival. Rath Yatra is celebrated as per Hindu Calender in the month of “Ashadha” (June-July). The festival is celebrated in the city of Puri in the state of Odisha in India. Mahaprabhu “Jagannath” is … Read more
The Punjabi New Year, also known as Vaisakhi or Baisakhi, is a harvest festival celebrated in the Punjab region of India and abroad, typically falling on April 13th or 14th, marking the beginning of the solar year and harvest season. Vaisakhi, also known as Baisakhi, marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh and is … Read more
Ram Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Rama ( Maryada Purushottam ), the seventh avatar/incarnation of lord/deity Vishnu. The festival celebrates the descent of Vishnu as the Rama avatar, through his birth to King Dasharatha and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya, Kosala. Ram Navami Ram Navami is an important Annual Hindu festival, … Read more
Ayodhya in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India was in grip of religious fervour as long-awaited Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Ram Lalla took place on Monday, 22nd Jan’2024 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and other dignitaries. The Ram Mandir is a Hindu temple complex in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, India. Many Hindus believe … Read more
Jharkhand Foundation Day: On November 15, the Indian State of Jharkhand celebrates it’s foundation day. The state was carved out of Bihar in 2000 after the Parliament passed the Bihar Reorganization Act, 2000. The day coincides with the birth anniversary of tribal leader Birsa Munda also known as Bhagwan Birsa. Jharkhand Foundation Day Jharkhand Foundation … Read more
Chhath Puja 2023: Chhath puja is also named as Chhaith Chhath Parva Chhath Puja Dala Chhath Dala Puja Surya Shashthi Chhath is an Indian Hindu festival more specifically, the Indian states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Nepal. Prayers during Chhath puja are dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, to show gratitude and thankfulness for bestowing the bounties of life on earth … Read more
Diwali 2023: Diwali, the festival of lights is an annual celebration in the month of October or November. Diwali is a five-day celebration observed in the Hindu lunisolar months of Ashvin and Kartika (mid-October to mid-November). The ancient calendar states that Diwali is celebrated annually on Amavasya or the fifteenth day of the month of … Read more
Largest Statue in the world: As of 2023, the tallest statue in the world is the Statue of Unity, situated in India. This colossal monument stands at a towering height of 182 meters (597 feet) and pays tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a prominent leader in India’s struggle for independence. The statue is prominently located along the banks of … Read more