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Happy Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) to all Punjabis – April 2012

Happy Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) to all Punjabis – April 2012

Sikhs, Punjabis and Indians all over the world celebrate Baisakhi (also known as Vaisakhi or Visakhi) today. 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. For Sikhs, Baisakhi is one of most significant festivals in [...]

April 12 2012 | Posted in In This Month | Read More »

September 2011 – Happy Onam to Hindus and Malayalees

September 2011 – Happy Onam to Hindus and Malayalees

(CHAKRA) In Kerala the biggest festival is called Onam. Most commonly celebrated by Hindus and Malayalees based around the state of Kerala and signifies the home-coming of King Mahabali. Onam is also celebrated as the day of advent of Vamana and Bali. It marks the beginning of a new life. The festival is all about [...]

September 10 2011 | Posted in In This Month | Read More »