Short Paragraph on Raksha Bandhan Raksha Bandhan Introduction: Raksha Bandhan (also Rakhi Purnima, Rakhi festival) is an ancient Indian festival. It celebrates the bond of love and affection between a sister and a brother. The festival is most common among the Hindus. However, it is also celebrated by the Sikhs, Jains and other communities.…
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Short Paragraph on Janmashtami Festival (Krishna Ashtami) Janmashtami (also Krishna Janmashtami, Krishna Ashtami, Gokul Ashtami) is a popular Hindu festival. Hindus observed this festival to celebrate the birthday of their beloved God Sri Krishna. This festival is very popular among kids. When is Krishna Janmastami observed? Sri Krishna was born at mid-night of this day. It falls the month…
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Short Paragraph on Importance of Guru Purnima Guru Purnima is a traditional Indian festival of the Hindus and the Buddhists. It is celebrated to acknowledge the contribution of teachers. This day is dedicated by the disciples to their teachers. This day is very important for the students and the teachers (both spiritual and…
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Short Essay on Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi Introduction: Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most popular and famous India festivals. It is celebrated in schools and colleges, shops and offices. Hindus also observe it at home and perform this Puja with great devotion. Of course, Lord Ganesha is invoked in the beginning of every Puja…
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Rites and Rituals of Ancient Assam A distinctive feature of orthodox Hindu society is the series of rites and rituals in accordance with scriptural revelation and religious tradition. We know in a general way that these rites and rituals were performed since the fourth century A.D., when Brahmanas, learned in the Vedas, began to…
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Major Festivals of India (National, Religious, Harvest and Seasonal) In this article, we have briefly discussed the major National, Religious, Harvest and Seasonal festivals. Introduction: Festivals in India are celebrated with great passion and joy. Even the foreigners who arrive in India get overwhelmed after watching the Indian festivals. In India, numerous numbers of…
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Maha Shivaratri (Hindu festival) Introduction: Maha Shivaratri is an annual Hindu festival, is devoted to Hindu God Shiva. Maha Shivaratri (also shivarathri) means ‘Great Night of Shiva’. It is observed by the devotees of Lord Shiva. They dedicate this day to worship and pay regard to Lord Shiva. Significance: The wedding of Lord Shiva and…
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Information on Ganesh Chaturthi (Vinayaka Chaturthi) What is Ganesh Chaturthi? Ganesh Chaturthi (also Vinayaka Chaturthi), a major Hindu festival, is observed in honor of the birthday, actually rebirth, of the Lord Ganesha, i.e., Lord of Wisdom. Ganesh Chaturthi is observed for 10 days in Bhadra month that starts on the Shukla Chaturthi, and…
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Information on DOL Purnima (Dol Yatra) Festival Introduction: Dol or Dol Purnima or Dol Yatra is a major religious festival in India especially in Bengal and Odisha. This festival is known as Holi in various parts of India. People belonging to Hindu faith celebrate Dol Purnima in honour of Lord Krishna. Birth Anniversary of…
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How do people celebrate Buddha Jayanti? Buddhist people celebrate the Buddha Jayanti (also Buddha’s Birthday, Buddha Purnima, Vesak) festival by visiting temples of Buddha. They pray to God and perform other religious activities. Buddha Jayanti festival is declared as a day of holiday. Many offices and public places remain closed on this day. Many devotees…
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