A lot of things make Diwali celebrations auspicious, but in 2017, there have been a few notable events that have taken place that made the festive Diwali season even more special. Diwali (also called Deepavali) is the biggest festival in India and the most widely celebrated festival for Hindus globally. In modern times, the dharmic festival of Deepavali has […]
Shubh MahaShivratri 2016 – The Auspicious ‘Night of Shiva’ Festival
MahaShivratri (translated as Night of Shivaji in english) is a spiritual and religious festival in Hinduism celebrated by millions of Shiva devotees around the world. Under Hinduism, the significance of Maha Shivratri is due to Lord Shiva ji being married to Sri Parvati on this day of the Hindu calendar. MahaShivratri literally means ‘The Night of Shiva’ when […]
Happy Navratri: The 9 Nights Festival Dedicated to Goddess Devi – 2015
Navratri is an important festival for most Hindus, especially those who are devotees of the Goddess Devi/Durga. Navratri celebrations include the popular dance known as Garba and 9 days of fasting. The word Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit, nava meaning nine and ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are […]
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 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 […]
Happy Holi (Shubh Holi) – The Most Colourful Festival – March 2014
Happy & Shubh Holi to all celebrating! Holi is the celebration of colours followed mainly in India by Hindus, along with a presence in Europe and North America. Holi is being celebrated on March 16th in 2014 everywhere by Hindus and Non-Hindus. Holi is one of the biggest celebrations for the Indian diaspora and inside […]
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 […]
Happy and Shubh Maha Shivaratri 2013 – March 10th
(CHAKRA) On March 10th, 2013 hundreds of millions of people around the world, mostly devotees of Lord Shiva and followers of Hinduism celebrate a spiritual and religious festival focused on Lord Shiva called Maha Shivaratri (also spelt as Sivaratri) Maha Shivaratri means “The Night of Shiva”. The religious ceremonies mainly occur during the late evening […]
12th National Diwali Celebrations on Canadian Parliament Hill with Prime Minister & Dignitaries
(CHAKRA) On November 1st, 2012, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs invited various politicians, temples and organizations to the 12th National Diwali Celebrations on Parliament Hill. Diwali is a major festival in India and around the world celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs. This year Diwali will be celebrated on […]