Mahavir Jayanti, also known as Mahavira Janma Kalyanak is the most special and celebrated festival in the dharmic religion of Jainism. It is also very auspicious among many Hindus. Mahavir Jayanti is the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir and falls under April 2nd in 2015 (based on the Gregorian calendar), but can shift days every […]
Shubh Maha Shivaratri 2015 – Celebration of Lord Shiva & Parvati’s Marriage
(CHAKRA) Maha Shivaratri is an auspicious festival in Hinduism celebrated by millions of devotees around the world. In Hinduism, the significance of Maha Shivaratri is due to Lord Shiva being married to Sri Parvati on this day. Maha Shivaratri literally means ‘The Night of Shiva’ when translated to English and therefore religious ceremonies and celebrations […]
Birthday of Sikhism’s Last Guru – Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti – 2015
Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is a very auspicious day in the Sikhism religion and India Punjabi culture and is celebrated by Sikhs and Hindu Punjabis around the globe. In 2015, Guru Gobind SinghJi jayanti falls on January 5th. Guru Gobind Singhji Jayanti is the celebration of the birth date of Sikhism’s 10th and last holy […]
Shubh Deepavali & Happy Diwali! (aka Festival of Lights) – The Largest Dharmic Festival – Nov 2014
The vibrant festival of Deepavali (also referred to as Diwali in recent years) is the largest and most widely celebrated festival for Hindus and Indians. Diwali is followed and celebrated with strong enthusiasm in India as well as other nations with significant populations of Hindus, Sikhs and NRIs. Such nations include the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, […]
Shubh Dhanteras – The 1st Day of Diwali & Festival of Wealth – October 2014
Dhanteras is the 1st day of the five day long Deepavali (aka Diwali) spiritual celebration in India. Although Diwali is celebrated by Hindus and other Dharmic faiths all around the world, Dhanteras is mostly celebrated by Hindus in northern India. Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi. The word Dhan means Wealth and […]
Shubh Karva Chauth (Good Blessings on Karvachauth) – October 2014
Karvachauth (pronounced as Karwa-Chauth) is a large festival mostly celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs, mainly in Northern India. In 2014, it is being celebrated on Saturday, October 11th. Indian States where there are large Karvachauth celebrations include Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Himachal Pradesh (HP), Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and parts […]
Shubh Vijaydashami (Happy Dussehra) – Festival of Good vs Evil – October 2014
Vijaydashami, also called Dussehrra is a large holiday celebrated by Hindus internationally and represents the notion of ‘GOOD/TRUTH vs. EVIL’. Vijaydashmi’s origin and symbolism is based on the historic defeat of King Ravana of Lanka by Lord Shri Ram. Dusshera is celebrated all over India, but is more followed in North India as Lord Shri […]
Happy Onam – Malayali Harvest Festival – September 2014
In the South India state of Kerala, the biggest regional festival is called Onam, which is also referred to Kerala’s harvest festival. Onam is most commonly celebrated by Hindu Malayalees living in Kerala or even abroad. The festival’s main significance is the home-coming of King Mahabali. Onam is a Hindu festival, but over the years […]
Shubh & Happy Ganesh Chaturthi – August 29th 2014 #GanpatiBappaMorya
Ganesh Chaturthi, also referred to as Vinayaka Chaturthi by many devotees, is a festival and celebration that starts to be celebrated on August 29th, 2014. It is a Hindu festival for Lord Shri Ganeshaji who is believed to have a presence on earth for all his devotees for the duration of this festival. Ganesh Chaturthi […]
Shubh & Happy Janmashtami – Sri Krishna’s Birthday – August 2014
Sri Krishna Janmashtami , Sri Krishna’s birthdate, also referred to as Krishnashtami, Saatam Aatham, Gokulashtami, Ashtami Rohini, Srikrishna Jayanti,Sree Jayanti in some parts of India. Janmashtami is one of most celebrated festivals for Hindus around the world. Lord Krishna (KRSNA) is an avatar of Lord Vishnu. In 2014, Janmaashtami is celebrated on August 17th and […]
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