Durga Puja Durga Puja Durga puja is regarded

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Durga Puja

Durga Puja

Durga Puja Durga puja is regarded as the most important festival of western part

Durga Puja Durga puja is regarded as the most important festival of western part of India. The city of Kolkata dresses up in a new look for the five days of the festivals. The celebration lasts for five days starting from sixth day of Navratra festival and ends on tenth day i. e. Vijay Dashmi or Dushera. Goddess Durga symbolizes power. The celebration of Durga Puja is to celebrate the victory of evil over good, peace & prosperity.

Diwali

Diwali

Diwali is regarded as one of the important festivals of the Hindus. The festival

Diwali is regarded as one of the important festivals of the Hindus. The festival is mainly associated with lights. Diwali falls in October or November. It marks the beginning of the Indian New Year and it is celebrated with the lightening of the lamps and candles and lots of firework, joy and festivity reins every corner of the nation during the Diwali season. The exchange of sweets and the explosion of fire works customarily accompany the celebration of the festival. It is an occasion for cheerfulness and togetherness.

Rangoli

Rangoli

Rangoli – a Symbol of Festivities Rangoli is an ancient cultural tradition and folk

Rangoli – a Symbol of Festivities Rangoli is an ancient cultural tradition and folk art from India. The name and style of rangoli in different regions may vary, but the spirit and culture behind it have similarities. This characteristic gives its diversity and its various dimensions. During the celebration of Indian festivals people decorate their walls and courtyards with beautiful colors of Rangoli using flowers, rice, Roli Turmeric, Colors etc. They are often made by the women of the

Janmashtmi

Janmashtmi

Janmashtmi is an important festival of Hindus. It is the birthday of lord Krishna.

Janmashtmi is an important festival of Hindus. It is the birthday of lord Krishna. It is celebrated with great devotion. Janmashtmi is celebrated with lots of splendors. The image of the infant Krishna is bathed with milk and curd and is cradled in the midnight. The devotees celebrate the birth of lord Krishna by singing devotional songs and by dancing with great joy. Krishna is considered the incarnation of creator of the earth. This festival is celebrated with great religious spirit and

Raksha. Bandhan

Raksha. Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan The Rakshabandhan has a special significance in hearts of brothers and sisters.

Raksha Bandhan The Rakshabandhan has a special significance in hearts of brothers and sisters. The sicken thread of Rakhi symbolize the love between siblings. It symbolizes all aspects of protection of the good from evil forces. Rakhi festival showcases the love, affection and feeling of brotherhood. Rakshabandhan, literally means bond of protection and implies that while the brother protects the sister, sister prays to god for the well being and prosperity of her

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturti Ganesh Chaturthi is the celebration of the birth of lord Ganesha, one

Ganesh Chaturti Ganesh Chaturthi is the celebration of the birth of lord Ganesha, one of the most important gods of the Hindu Mythology. The festival is usually celebrated in the month of August and September. According to the Hindu belief, Ganesh ji is worshipped first on all auspicious occasions, whether it is a marriage or a religious function. Suring the festival, people bring idols of Ganesha into home. It is a festival, which is celebrated throughout the country with great enthusiasm and joy.