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Nag Panchami: A Festival of Faith, Mythology and Nature
Celebrated during Shravan, Nag Panchami honours serpent deities and reflects an ancient Indian tradition of respecting nature and living beings.Nag Panchami is a traditional...
India at 80: A Freedom Earned, A Future Still Being Written
As India marks its 80th Independence Day, the tricolour carries memories of a hard-won freedom, and the aspirations of a nation looking towards 2047On...
Jaipur Teej Festival: Where Monsoon Meets Royal Tradition
Every monsoon, Jaipur takes on a distinctive shade of green as the Pink City prepares for one of Rajasthan’s most celebrated festivals, Teej. More...
Hariyali Teej: When the Monsoon Turns into a Celebration of Love, Faith and Green
As the monsoon paints the landscape in shades of green, Rajasthan prepares to celebrate one of its most beautiful festivals, Hariyali Teej, which falls...
Red Fort Rehearsals Set the Stage for India’s 80th Independence Day
From ceremonial drills and a 21-gun salute to the first official rendition of Vande Mataram from the Red Fort ramparts, preparations are underway for...
Udaipur’s Hariyali Amavasya Mela: A 125-Year-Old Monsoon Tradition Comes Alive
As the monsoon paints Udaipur in shades of green, the city is preparing to welcome one of its most cherished seasonal traditions, the Hariyali...
Hariyali Amavasya: When the Monsoon Turns Into a Festival of Greenery, Faith and Renewal
When the monsoon washes the earth clean and the landscape turns green, India celebrates a festival that brings together nature, faith and community. Hariyali...
Ghewar: The Sweet Soul of Rajasthan’s Teej Celebrations
As the monsoon showers bring relief to Rajasthan's arid landscape, they also usher in one of the state's most cherished festivals, Hariyali Teej. Alongside...
Leheriya: The Wave of Rajasthan’s Monsoon Traditions
With the arrival of Sawan, Rajasthan bursts into a vibrant celebration of colours, music and traditions. The dry desert landscape comes alive with the...
First Sawan Somwar 2026: A Sacred Monday of Devotion to Lord Shiva
The first Sawan Somwar is being observed today, August 3, 2026, marking one of the most auspicious Mondays of the holy month of Shravan...
Sawan 2026: What to Do and What to Avoid During Lord Shiva’s Sacred Month
With the beginning of Sawan (Shravan), devotees across the country immerse themselves in prayers, fasting, and the worship of Lord Shiva. Considered the holiest...
Sawan 2026 Begins Today: A Sacred Month of Devotion, Fasting and Spiritual Renewal
The holy month of Sawan, also known as Shravan, begins today, marking one of the most auspicious periods in the Hindu calendar dedicated to...
Why the RSS Reveres the Bhagwa Dhwaj as Its Guru: The Philosophy, Tradition and Significance of Guru Dakshina
Unlike most organisations, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) does not place an individual at the centre of its reverence. Instead, it bows before the...
Guru Purnima: Celebrating the Eternal Bond Between Guru and Disciple
There are many festivals that celebrate relationships with parents, siblings, friends, and nature. Guru Purnima is unique because it honours the one relationship that...
Pandharpur Wari: The 800-Year-Old Pilgrimage That Unites Lakhs of Devotees and Concludes at Vitthal Temple in Pandharpur…
Every year, lakhs of devotees from across Maharashtra embark on one of India's oldest and most revered spiritual journeys—the Pandharpur Wari. Spanning nearly 21...