Festivals

Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Janmashtami, also known simply as Janmashtami or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu.It is observed on the eighth tithi (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in Bhadrapada Masa, according to the Hindu lunisolar calendar. This corresponds to August or September … Read more

Raksha Bandhan: Raksha Bandhan is a popular, traditionally Hindu, annual rite or ceremony that is central to the same-named festival celebrated in South Asia and other parts of the world that are heavily influenced by Hindu culture. On this day, sisters of all ages tie the Rakhi, a talisman or amulet, around the wrists of … Read more

Varalakshmi Vratam Varalakshmi Vratam/ VaraMahalakshmi Vrata is a festival held in honour of the Goddess Lakshmi. Varalakshmi is a goddess who bestows boons (“Vara”). Many women in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, and northern Sri Lanka perform this important pooja. The Hindu festival known as ‘VaraMahaLakshmi Vrata‘ is held on the second Friday, or … Read more

2nd Day of Navratri 2020 2nd Day of Navratri – Goddess in Maa Brahmacharini roopa.“Brahma” means “the one self-existent Spirit, the Absolute Truth, the Universal Self, the Holy Knowledge, the Personal God.” “Charini” means “occupation with, participating, continuing, conducting, actions, following, moving inside, going after.” She is the goddess of penance and asceticism, as the … Read more

Navratri 1st Day: Navratri 1st Day is Identified as Pratipada, Shailaputri (literally ‘Daughter of the Mountain’), an embodiment of Parvati, is associated with this Navratri First Day. The Goddess is worshipped as Shiva’s consort in this form; she is represented as riding the bull, Nandi, with a trishula in her right hand and a lotus … Read more

 3rd Day of Navratri 2020 3rd Day of Navratri – Tritiya commemorates the worship of Chandraghanta-the name derived from the fact that Parvati decorated her forehead with the ardhachandra (lit. half-moon) after marrying Shiva. She is the embodiment of grace and symbolizes courage as well. Yellow is the third day’s color, which is a vivacious colour that … Read more

Navratri 2019: Navratri is a nine-night Hindu festival that is celebrated in the autumn every year. It is observed in different parts of the Indian subcontinent for different reasons and celebrated differently. There are four seasonal Navratri, theoretically. In practice, however, it is the post-monsoon autumn festival called Sharada Navratri which is the most celebrated in honor … Read more

Navratri 2019 Colours The Navratri festival is associated with the prominent battle between Durga and demon Mahishasura, celebrating Good’s victory over Evil. These nine days are dedicated exclusively to Goddess Durga and her nine Avatars. Every day is associated with the Goddess’ incarnation. Navratri  2019 Colours  With Date: Day 1: Shailaputri – Red Colour This day is associated with … Read more

 Navratri 2020: Navratri is a festival of Hinduism that lasts nine nights (and ten days) and is celebrated in autumn every year. It is observed in different parts of the Indian cultural sphere for various purposes and celebrated differently. Theoretically, there are four seasonal Navaratri. In reality, however, in honour of the sacred feminine Devi … Read more