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Dussehra or Vijayadashami: Celebrating the Triumph of Good Over Evil
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of India’s most significant festivals, symbolising the victory of good over evil, truth over falsehood and righteousness...
Durga Puja 2026 Begins in Bengal: A Celebration of Faith, Culture and the Triumph of Good Over Evil
West Bengal is immersed in the festive spirit as Durga Puja 2026 brings together millions of devotees to celebrate one of India's most significant...
Navadurga: The Nine Forms of Goddess Durga Worshipped During Sharad Navratri
Sharad Navratri is one of the most significant Hindu festivals dedicated to Goddess Durga and the divine feminine power, or Shakti. Observed over nine...
Can Festival Food Be Healthy? Decoding Navratri Fasting Traditions
Every year, as Navratri approaches, the same question lands in my inbox: “Is vrat food actually healthy, or are we just replacing rice with...
5 Diwali Gifts That Can Give the Living Room Sofa a Festive Refresh
Walk into any home during Diwali, and where do the guests sit? On the sofa, of course. It's where people sip chai, eat mithai,...
Jal Jhulni Ekadashi: When the Divine Takes a Journey to the Waters
Every festival in the Indian calendar carries a story, but some traditions are experienced not merely through prayer, but through movement, music and community....
Baba Ramdev Pir: The Folk Saint Whose Shrine Became a Symbol of Faith, Equality and Shared Devotion
In the vast cultural landscape of Rajasthan, where history, folklore and faith often exist side by side, few figures command as distinctive a place...
Lalbaugcha Raja: From a Community’s Vow to Mumbai’s Most Iconic Ganpati
Every year, when Mumbai turns into a sea of colour, music and devotion for Ganesh Chaturthi, one name commands extraordinary attention, Lalbaugcha Raja. For...
Radha Ashtami: Celebrating the Divine Birth of Radha
Among the many festivals dedicated to Radha and Krishna, Radha Ashtami holds a special place in the Vaishnav tradition. Celebrated on the eighth day,...
Samvatsari: The Jain Day of Forgiveness, Reflection and Renewal
For the Shvetambar Jain community, Paryushan is not simply a period of religious observance. It is a time to pause, reflect and turn inward....
Clay, Craft and Devotion: How a Molela Family Keeps Eco-friendly Ganesh Tradition Alive
For most people, Ganesh Chaturthi begins when Ganeshji arrives home. In Molela, Rajasthan, however, the festival begins months earlier, when artisans first place their...
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 Wishes: Best Messages And Wishes For Your Family And Friends
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Lord Ganesha is the revered deity of wisdom, prosperity, and new beginnings.Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: The 10-day festival begins on September 14.Ganesh...
Ganesh Chaturthi: A Celebration of Faith, Wisdom and New Beginnings
Every year, as the festive season begins to fill Indian homes and streets with colour, music and devotion, Ganesh Chaturthi brings with it a...
Pola Festival: The Agricultural Celebration That Honours India’s Farming Bulls
In India's agricultural heartlands, festivals have traditionally reflected the rhythms of farming, the changing seasons and the relationship between people, animals and the land....
Paryushan Parva Begins Today: Eight Days of Fasting, Reflection and Forgiveness in the Shvetambar Jain Tradition
The Shvetambar Jain community begins Paryushan Parva today, September 8, 2026, marking eight days dedicated to spiritual discipline, self-reflection, fasting, prayer and forgiveness. The...