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Carnival is a festival celebrated in many countries and regions of the world, typically in the days leading up to Lent, the time of fasting and penance in the Christian calendar. Known for its colorful parades, costumes, music and street parties, the festival is a time of joyful celebration and revelry....
We can bicker and fight with our siblings like we can with no other. This is because no one understand us like they do. It is the same reason we love our siblings and feel such a closeness with them. We already honor close family members with Mother's Day and Father's Day, but why do siblings get left...
While it will vary depending on where we live, when spring starts to arrive, we can often sense a change in our mood. Even if you don't have Mediterranean sun or completely clear skies, the pleasant days of spring can be a relief after a cold winter. Practically speaking, we also have more daylight hours....
Lord Rama is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and Hindu Vaishnavas celebrate his birthday in the form of Sri Rama Navami. According to Indian mythology, Rama was born on the 9th day of Shukla Paksha of the Chaitra month of Hindu calendar. In the Gregorian calendar, this festival falls...
Navratri is perhaps the holiest Hindu festival celebrated by Indians. This is a 9 nights long festival that is part of Shree Ram Navam, during which people worship nine different avatars of Durga, the Goddess of Power. Each avatar of the Goddess signifies a particular power, ranging from the power of wisdom...
Navratri is one of the most popular festivals in India and is part of the Shree Ram Navami, and it is preceded by Diwali. Celebrated to worship Goddess Durga for nine nights, people follow a fasting ritual to please the deity. With so many religious beliefs attached to it, this festival symbolizes victory...
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Indians celebrate the nine days festival of Navratri with great pomp and show. Dandiya nights are the traditional ways of celebrating the Navratri in the state of Gujarat, but they are conducted in all parts of the country these days. On these nights, people dress up in traditional Indian attire and dance...
Annaprashan is a significant ritual in Indian culture, which literally means ‘starting the grain’. In this ceremony, a baby is introduced to solid food, which is usually done during the 6th to 8th month of a baby’s life. In some Indian states, this ceremony is performed in a temple, while others like...
April Fools day is one of the most loved holidays by those of you who love playing pranks on people. This day is the perfect excuse to have a laugh without feeling guilty at all about using someone as a bait for a few laughs.
One of the closest people around you and one of the most loved member of...
Germany not only celebrates Oktoberfest. Despite the image of seriousness that the countries in northern Europe sometimes have, Germans certainly know how to have a good time with various parties spread out throughout the year. If you want to know the traditional German festivals, carry on reading this article.
Holi is the only festival in India where it doesn’t matter what you wear because at the end of the day you will come back home unrecognizable and splashed in myriad of color. But with passing day as colors are being laden with chemical we must decide properly what to wear so that we can save most of our...
On the 5th of November, People in the UK and other commonwealth countries celebrate Bonfire Night. This is a very popular night to mark the death of Guy Fawkes and as a way of remembering the gunpowder plot. The celebrations have become more and more elaborate as the years have passed.
People began...
Lakshmi Puja means prayers and traditional rituals performed in honor of Goddess Lakshmi. She is the Hindu Goddess of wealth and prosperity and on Diwali, which is Hindu New Year’s, prayers are dedicated to the Goddess. The festival and the “Puja” has a huge significance and importance among Hindus...
Ganesh Chaturthi is an important Hindu festival celebrated in India and by Hindus in other parts of the world. It is an 11 day long festival that falls between mid August to mid September (as per the Hindu calendar) dedicated to Lord Ganesha or the “Elephant God”. The festival is very traditional involving...
Rakhi is the symbol of emotions attached with the festival. The emotions include those of affection, love and care between brother and sister. These sentiments matter the most on this day, and nothing can be a better expression of your sisterly love than a hand-made rakhi. When you make a rakhi for your...
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The ancient celebration of Holi has reached its maximum splendour, with many people around the world celebrating this day and learning a bit more about India's traditions, the country where this festival has its origins; and even lures people to visit the country to live the festival of colors in the...
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Pancake day is directly related to Shrove Tuesday, which always coincides with the eve of Ash Wednesday in most Christian countries. Tradition says that Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the Lent season, or a 40-day fast, which is the reason why Shrove Tuesday and Pancake day is a day of indulgence...
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