Culture and Heritage, Festivals of India
Introduction and Significance of Maha Shivratri Maha Shivratri is an Indian Hindu festival honouring the God Shiva. Lord Shiva is one of the three supreme and principal Gods of Hinduism i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva is the God of all...
Culture and Heritage, Festivals of India
Raksha Bandhan, also known as Rakhi, is a truly heart-warming Hindu festival celebrating the deep bond between a sister and her brother. It is a day when sisters and brothers acknowledge their unbreakable love for each other. Traditionally, it is also a day when...
Culture and Heritage, Festivals of India
Introduction and Significance of Dussehra Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in India. It has a dual significance in Indian culture. Firstly, it marks the triumph of Lord Ram over the demon king Ravana. In...
Culture and Heritage, Festivals of India
Introduction and Significance of Holi Holi is an Indian Hindu festival. It is popularly known as the festival of colours. Holi is one of the most loved festivals in the country thanks to its joyful nature. The festival of Holi is celebrated in two parts. It starts...
Culture and Heritage, Festivals of India
Introduction and Significance of Diwali Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is an Indian Hindu festival. It is popularly known as the festival of lights. Diwali is the most important festival in Hinduism and is also celebrated by Jains and some Buddhists. It should be...
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Namaste, also known as namaskar is the Indian way of greeting and salutation. Although namaste has its roots in Hindu culture and the word is originally from Sanskrit language, today it is seen more as the Indian way and all citizens of the country prefer greeting...