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Significance of Holi – The Festival of Colors
What is Holi? In India, this is the last full moon of the year (as per the Lunar Calendar). Holi is celebrated on the last full moon of the year. The next full moon will be the New Year. So, before that last full moon, the tradition is to just take all th ... -
The Symbolism Behind the Story of the Birth of Lord Krishna
India would not be India if you take away Lord Krishna and the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. These epics are like the two eyes of our country. They are not related to just one religion or school of thought. They are deeply connected with our entire c ... -
Significance of Raksha Bandhan
Today is Raksha Bandhan (a Hindu festival that celebrates the love and duty between brothers and sisters) and Shravan Upakarma (ritual conducted once a year when people change their Upanayana thread). Click To Tweet This Article Do you know what Upakarma ... -
Significance of Janmashtami
What is Janmashtami? Janmashtami is the day we celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna. Since the last 5100 and odd years, the birth of Krishna is being celebrated. But Krishna says, "I am never born." It is like this – a potter makes a pot and suddenly the s ...