What is Karva Chauth? Karva Chauth (also pronounced as KarWa Chauth) is a Hindu celebration, mostly followed by Hindus and also many Sikhs. In 2013, it is celebrated on Tuesday, October 22nd. Northern parts of India see a higher rate of participation in the festival, mainly the following states: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu […]
Happy Dussehra (Shubh VijayaDashami) – October 2013
Dussehra, also known as VijayaDashami, is a big festival in Hinduism and followed by Hindus internationally. It is also known as the festival of good vs evil since it symbolizes the defeat of King Ravana by Lord Ram. Dusshera is celebrated more in Northern India as Lord Rama has a stronger following in that region. Dusshera […]
Happy Onam – Kerala’s 10 Day Harvest Festival – September 2013
In the Indian state of Kerala the biggest festival is called Onam, which is also referred to Kerala’s harvest festival. Most commonly celebrated by Hindus and Malayalees based around the state of Kerala and signifies the home-coming of King Mahabali. Historically Onam was a Hindu festival, but over the years has become mainstream and celebrated […]
Lord Krishna’s Birthday – Shubh Janmashtami – August 2013
Krishna Janmashtami , Lord Krishna’s birthday, also known as Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti,Sree Jayanti or sometimes just Janmashtami, is one of most important festivals for many Hindus celebrating the birth of Krishna, an avatar of Lord Vishnu. This year in 2012, Janmaashtami is celebrated on August 10th and has large celebrations all […]
Shubh Raksha Bandhan – Happy Rakhi – August 2013
On August 20th it is a very auspicious day for people residing in India and Hindus all over the world. The Indian Hindu celebration is called Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi and referred to brother-sister day in the west. Although Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi) is celebrated by Hindus and Indians all around the world it […]
Guru Purnima Day (Vyas Purnima), aka Teacher’s Day – July 2013
(CHAKRA) Guru Purnima is a festival most commonly celebrated by Hindus and Buddhists around the world, mainly in India. On July 22nd 2013, disciples and students offer worship and pay their respects to their spiritual teachers or educators, who are also referred as Gurus. It falls on the day of full moon, Purnima, which is […]
Shubh Hanuman Jayanti – Birthday of Lord Hanuman – April 25 2013
Hanuman Jayanti is the date of birth of Lord Hanuman and is celebrated on the full moon (Purnima) day in the Lunar Hindu calendar month of Chaitra (March & April). Shri Hanuman is also known as Bajrang Bali and Anjaneya and is one of the most popular deities in the Hindu religion. He is a […]
Happy (Shubh) Ram Navami & Swaminarayan Jayanti – April 20 2013
Ram Navami (also spelt as Ramnavmi) is the birthday of Lord Ram, one of the most followed deity’s in Hinduism and central figure in the epic Ramayana. In 2013 Ram Navami will be celebrated on April 20th. It is the 9th day of the Hindu calender and coincides with the last day of Navaratri. The […]
Happy Vaisakhi (Baisakhi) – Founding of Khalsa – April 14 2013
(CHAKRA) Sikhs and (Indian) Punjabis all over the world celebrate vaisakhi (also known as Baisakhi or Visakhi) annually. For many Punjabis, Baisakhi is a historic harvest festival based out of the Punjab and Haryana area which starts a new harvest season as well as marking a new solar year. Vaisakhi for Sikhs For Sikhs, Baisakhi is […]
Holi Hai! Happy Holi – Festival of Colours – March 27 2013
(CHAKRA) – Holi Hai!! Happy Holi! Also greeted in India as Shubh Holi and is the celebration of colours followed mainly in India, along with a presence in Nepal, US, Canada and UK. Holi is being celebrated on March 27th, 2013 across the world by Hindus and Non-Hindus around the world. Holi is one of […]
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