Hindu Festivals

Importance of Diwali Diwali is India’s most important festival of the year—a time to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. Widely observed among more than a billion people from a variety of …

Importance of Navratri Navratri’ literally translates to nine nights for which the festival is observed. During these 9 days/nights, nine forms or incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshipped. The festival honours and celebrates Goddess Durga for defeating the demon Mahishasura …

Importance of Ganesh Chaturthi: Lord Ganesha symbolises wisdom, good luck and fortune. Lord Ganesha is also called Gajanana, Ganesh, Gajadant, that are among his 108 names . Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated annually to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha, the …

Janmashtami or Gokulashatami, this annual Hindu festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, believed to be the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. It is usually observed on the eighth day (ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Sharavan …