Indians love to celebrate, whether it's Diwali, Id, Pongal or Christmas. Every festival has its own special customs and rituals - pujas, lighting lamps, throwing colour, feasting or even fasting
Festivals are time of feasting and sweets are aplenty in the house. Children cannot control their love for sweets but all this eating of sweets takes a toll o ...read more
Republic Day is a very important day in Indian history. The Republic Day parade in New Delhi is a wonderful event held every year. Read about the grand parade ...read more
Diwali is a festival celebrated by all Hindus with lots of enthusiasm. Lots of sweets, crackers, lights and lamps accompanied with beautiful Rangoli brings in ...read more
Lohri is celebrated mostly in North India specifically in Punjab. Lohri denotes the end of winter. It is a agricultural festival celebrated with much pomp and ...read more
Makar Sankranti is an important festival of the Hindus. Read about the significance of Makar Sankranti, the traditions and rituals of this festival. Find out ...read more
Makar Sankranti is a festival celebrated to mark the onset of harvest season. It is an important Hindu festival. Read to know the significance and history of ...read more
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most important Hindu festival celebrating the love between brother and sister. There are many legends associated with this festiv ...read more
Maha Shivratri is celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva. it is celebrated as mark of union of Lord shiva with Parvati. Read on to know the legends and what does ...read more
Holi is the festival of colours. It marks the arrival of spring season. People forget all animosity and revel in the feeling of friendship, brotherhood and re ...read more
Holi is celebrated with colours. Markets are flooded with different colours but these are chemicals so harmful for the skin. Learn about natural colours and h ...read more
Now that you know how to create natural colours, celebrating an eco-friendly Holi, will surely be simple and great fun. But what about gifting options? Gifts ...read more
Flower bouquets are very good option for expressing feelings of love and warmth. If the bouquet is personally made, then it all the more increases in value. ...read more
Ram Navami is a Hindu festival marking the birth of Lord Rama. Lord Rama is considered to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu who came down to earth to battle Ravana, ...read more
The festival of Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birthday Lord Rama, who is considered to be one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is a nine day fest ...read more
Raksha Bandhan" is an Indian festival that celebrates the sacred relationship between brother and sister; it is the reaffirmation of a relationship in which a ...read more
Raksha Bandhan is one of the more popular Hindu festivals in India. It signifies the bond between a brother and sister. It is celebrated by tying a rakhi on ...read more
This Hindu festival celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna, who was born in midnight in the month of Shravana. He is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu and c ...read more
Ganesha Chaturthi, as the name signifies is celebrated on the fourth day of the month of Bhadrapad in the Hindu calendar. Clay idols of Lord Ganesha are bro ...read more
The celebrations of Ganesh Chaturthi end with the immersion of idols in water bodies. The immersion of the idol in water Causes a lot of pollution and thus h ...read more
Onam is the harvest festival of Kerela. Onam is a three-day celebration in memory of great king, Mahabali. People celebrate this with much fervour. Read to kn ...read more
Navratri is celebrated from the first to ninth date of Ashwin Shukla Paksha of the Hindu Calendar. During the festival of navratri, the goddess Durga, who is ...read more
Dassera is one of the important festivals of Hindus. This festival celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Lord Rama fought a battle with demon king Ravana ...read more
Durga puja is celebrated to mark the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. It denotes the triumph of good over evil. Durga puja is known by ...read more
Durga puja or navratri is celebrated for nine days prior to Dassera. Goddess Durga has nine forms and during this time, each of the nine forms of goddess Durg ...read more
Karva Chauth is celebrated mainly by the North Indian community. This North Indian festival is has gained importance more so because of serials and movies de ...read more
Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated to mark the homecoming of Lord Rama after exile. It is one of the most important Indian festivals and is celebrat ...read more
Diwali is a festival of lights but colours also play a big role in this festival. Colours are seen in the traditional rangoli patterns gracing the entrance o ...read more
Diwali is a festival which is celebrated for five days. The festival is associated with wealth and prosperity. Each day of the festival has its significance a ...read more
Diwali is the festival of lights. During this festival, Goddess Lakshmi, who is the Goddess of Wealth is worshiped. The Lakshmi pooja is the most important a ...read more
Diwali is a time of festivities and enjoyment. It means bursting of firecrackers and lighting diyas. Precautions should be taken to prevent accidents and fire ...read more
Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights'. People light diyas and burst firecrackers. All the festivities of Diwali lead to pollution. Noise and air polluti ...read more
Bhai Dooj is celebrated in the northern states of India.The festival is so named because Bhai Dooj falls on the second day after Diwali. It is Celebrates the ...read more
Durga puja is a Hindu festival that goes on for nine days. The idol of theGoddess Durga is established on Ashtami and is worshiped. Fasting during Durga puja ...read more
Diwali is main Hindu festival which is celebrated over a period of five days. It starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhau-beej. People exchange gifts during D ...read more
Diwali is a very religious festival of Hindus. On the morning of Diwali people take an early morning bath known as abhyang snan. It is considered sacred. Kn ...read more
In West Bengal, the Kali pooja coincides with Diwali. It is a major celebration in West Bengal. Kali pooja is performed to rid oneself of all obstacles. Know ...read more
The festival of Dassera is celebrated as a mark of triumph of good over evil. It signifies the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur. It is c ...read more
Diwali is associated with fireworks, decorations,lights and sweets. Sweets are integral part of festivities. Traditionally, the entire household gets together ...read more
There are some legends associated with the festival of Holi. The most common legend is that of Prahlad. Holi is also associated with Lord Krishna. Read on t ...read more
For Hindus Akshay Tritiya is a very important day, as every single moment in this day is considered auspicious. New ventures are preferred on this day. Valuab ...read more
Lent is the period of fasting and abstinence observed by Catholics around the world. This period begins on a Wednesday, which is known as Ash Wednesday. Frida ...read more
Good Friday is considered to be of great relevance for Catholics. It is a day of fasting and penance, in the memory of crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Read on to ...read more
An Easter is an auspicious day for the Catholics. On this day Resurrection of Jesus had taken place after his crucifixion. Read to know more about significan ...read more
There are various ways by which a child can participate in Easter celebrations. Children can learn many new things about this tradition. They will come to kno ...read more
New Year celebrations are a planned affair. It falls during vacations. People generally make plans to leave town but, this year make it a memorable one . Here ...read more
Christmas is a season of love and cheer. It is celebrated all over the world. It can be celebrated by everybody as it spreads the message of love and generosi ...read more
Sinterklaas is the traditional Dutch festival associated with Saint Nicholas. This feast falls on 6th December and is known as Sinterklaas. In the Netherland ...read more
Holidays are a time of fun and merriment. The holiday season is synonymous with gifting. But how should gifts be chosen so that they are not too expensive? H ...read more
Mahavir Jayanti, marks the birth of Jain saint, Mahavir. He is the founder of Jainism, the religion practiced till date. Read on to find out more about Lord ...read more
Ramzan is regarded as highly auspicious and this month is marked by fasting and prayers. Muslims keep a fast every day during Ramzan. Read on to learn more ab ...read more
Muharram is the name of a month that marks the beginning of the year according to the Islamic calendar. It is one of four months that have been designated as ...read more
Ramzan or Ramadan, is a period of fasting for Muslims. This month is considered to be the most holy month of the year in Islam. Read about why this time is so ...read more
Ramzan is a time for fasting and abstinence so it means coming closer to God. When someone decides to go on a trip, the first thing he does is make preparatio ...read more
Ramzan is the most holy month for followers of Islam. Ramzan is a time for fasting and abstinence among Muslims. Read on to know more about this practice.
Ramzan or Ramadan is the most holy month and this month means a lot to the Muslims. This is the fasting month for the Muslims. They fast from dawn till dusk, ...read more
Every Muslim has five duties that he must perform compulsorily. Of these five duties Zakat is one such duty.It is the practice of giving alms to the needy. Le ...read more
Eid-e-Milad is a Muslim festival. It is celebrated in the memory of Prophet Muhammed. During this festival, the teachings of the Prophet are followed. Read o ...read more
Bakri Eid is a Muslim festival and it is celebrated with great dedication. Bakri Eid is a time for great celebrations for Muslims. Read an interesting story a ...read more
India got freedom on 15th August, 1947 at the stroke of midnight. This day is celebrated as Independence Day. India's Independence is celebrated by hoisti ...read more
Know more about our country India. Know about the difference between Independence day and Republic day,about our national anthem, our national bird, national ...read more
Jawahar Lal Nehru's birthday on 14 November is celebrated all over India as childrens day. He was the loved by all the children, who gave him name of 'Chacha ...read more
New Year celebrations are a planned affair. It falls during vacations. People generally make plans to leave town but, this year make it a memorable one . Here ...read more
New Yearn is the time to let bygones be bygones and to start life afresh. New Year is the time to make resolutions. Resolutions should be made keeping in mind ...read more
The New Year is a great time for celebration. It is the oldest holiday known. How was New Year celebrations started? How is it celebrated in different countri ...read more
Christmas is celebrated widely all over the world. Christmas for everybody means a time for merrymaking, feasting and exchanging gifts. Very few people know a ...read more
New Year is a time of merrymaking. We usher in a new year, so we start everything afresh. Children are often not considered while celebrating New Year. This y ...read more
New Year is a time to start everything afresh. It is a time to make new beginnings. A better way to start the New Year is by being a good parent. Here are som ...read more
Personalised gifts are the best way of expressing feelings. These gifts give a feeling of love and warmth. This New Year shower your loved ones with a surpris ...read more
Although Pongal was originally a festival of the farming community, today it is celebrated by all the people. Pongal is also celebrated with different names i ...read more
Muharram, is a festival which is of much significance to the Muslims. It symbolizes the beginning of the Muslim New Year. It is a mourning period so Muslims m ...read more
Makar Sankranti is a festival which is celebrated all over India, but with different names. People visit temples in the morning and fly kites. Know how this f ...read more
Holi is a festival of colours. People apply colours on each others face, but chemicals in the colour harm the skin, hairs and body. These chemicals are also n ...read more
Teej is a Hindu festival in which Indian women pray for the overall well-being of the household. It falls on the month of Shravan and is observed mostly by wo ...read more
What are you planning to buy during this Gudi Padwa? The occasion of Gudi Padwa is considered auspicious for buying new things and products. As such many comp ...read more
Baisakhi is a festival of harvest celebrated by the Sikh community of India. It also indicates the merriment of the beginning of new solar year as well as the ...read more
Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival which falls in the month of Shravan every year. This festival stands for the bond of love between brother and sister. On th ...read more
Gauri Pujan is the festival of worshiping Goddess Parvati celebrated by Maharashtrians. It is also celebrated in few other places near Maharashtra. Know about ...read more
Makar Sankranti is celebrated throughout India with various names and by following various customs and traditions. It is celebrated as Pongal in Tamil Nadu an ...read more
Pongal festival is celebrated in Tamil Nadu, which is in the southern part of India. Pongal is a four-day festival which is known as the celebration of prospe ...read more
Lohri is one of the main festivals celebrated by Punjabis. The celebration of Lohri festival is grand in the Punjabi family if there is a newly married couple ...read more
Baisakhi is a festival particularly celebrated by Punjabi farmers. This festival marks the end of all the hard work which farmers have to go through for perfo ...read more
Cool breeze in the morning, a riot
of colours in the garden, birds singing in ecstasy. Yes, that signals the arrival of the spring season or ritu Vasant in I ...read more
Holi is festival of colours and fun. Though celebration of Holi festival has religious significance, this festival brings people together and helps them forge ...read more
Ram Navami is a Hindu festival which marks the birth anniversary of Lord Ram. People in India celebrate this festival with great joy, pomp and devotion. Peopl ...read more
Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated with great joy and devotion in India. People bring Ganesha Idols and worship them during Ganesha Chaturthi. Ganesha Chaturthi ...read more
Celebrating navratri is all about getting blessed by Goddess Durga. Celebrate navratri this time by following some safety precautions and enjoy the festival c ...read more
Good Friday is celebrated in different ways throughout the world. What is the significance, why is it called good; there are many things that usually people w ...read more
Good Friday is the day on which Lord Jesus was crucified. Good Friday is also known as Holy Friday. Good Friday is followed by Easter Sunday which is the day ...read more
Mahavir Jayanti falls on 5th April in 2012. Mahavir Jayanti is the biggest festival of Jains. Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. Thi ...read more
Id-Ul-Zuha or Bakri Id is celebrated at the end of annual pilgrimage to Mecca, which is known as Hajj. Achievements of Prophet Abraham, who was ready to give ...read more
Children are God's gift! And childhood is all about innocence and liveliness. It is about happiness and freedom. However, the universal Children's Day is cele ...read more
Independence Day of India is celebrated throughout India on 15th August every year with great splendor, joy and respect for Mother India. Many Indian cultural ...read more
The Republic Day of India is celebrated on 26th January each year. The Republic Day celebration last for three days. Read on to know more about how Republic D ...read more
Navratri falls on September 19th this year and Vijaya Dashami on September 28th. The 9 divine nights are significant with three days each devoted to worship o ...read more
15th August is the Independence Day of India. On this day various cultural programmes are organised throughout India. All the great freedom fighters are remem ...read more
Ramzan or Ramadan is a holy and auspicious month as per Islam. In the month of Ramzan, Muslims fast and observe holy practices. This holy month of Ramzan is t ...read more
Ramzan Id or Id Ul Fitr is one of the most important festivals for Muslim. This festival marks the end of the holy month Ramzan. On this day Muslims wear new ...read more
Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav is celebrated around the globe. It is a prominent festival of Maharashtrians and Konkani people. It is also celebrated in oth ...read more
Navratri festival is one of the significant festivals for Hindus, especially for Guajarati community. Navratri festival is celebrated for nine days during whi ...read more
There are two important stories behind celebration of Dussehra festival in Indian. One story is associated with Lord Ram and another is associated with Goddes ...read more
Diwali celebration actually starts on the day of Dhanteras. In 2011 Diwali will be celebrated from 24th October to 28th October. Read on to know more about th ...read more
Republic Day is celebrated on January 26, every year in India. Though India got independence on August 15, 1947, the laws of the land were created and made pu ...read more
Mahashivratri is celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva or Shankara. There are many mythological stories associated with the celebration of Mahashivratri in India ...read more
Holi the festival of colours has great significance in the life of Hindus. It is a fun-filled and colourful festival which brings the whole nation together. R ...read more
Ram Navami is the day on which Lord Rama was born. The festival of Ram Navami falls in the Hindu month of “Chaitra” or spring season. Ram Navami or birthd ...read more
Makar Sankrant is the first Indian festival in the beginning of every year. Falling on Jan 14, it is one of the most auspicious times as per the solar calen ...read more
Celebrate Holi in unique way this time. You can make your Holi special if you celebrate it differently. At the same time you can spread happiness along with t ...read more
Krishna Janmashtami is a day on which Lord Krishna was born to Devki and Vasudev. Krishna Janmashtami is also known as Gokulashtami or Gopalkala. On the occas ...read more
Id Ul Fitr is celebrated by Muslims on the last day of Ramzan or Ramadan. The meaning of Id Ul Fitr is 'festival of breaking fast'. The day of Id Ul Fitr is c ...read more
Easter Sunday is an auspicious day for Catholics as on this day the rebirth of Lord Jesus had taken place after his crucifixion on Friday. Catholics prepare E ...read more
Easter Sunday is the Sunday which falls immediately after Good Friday. Easter Sunday is an important day for Christians as it marks the resurrection or rebirt ...read more
Akshaya Tritiya or Akha Teej is one of the auspicious days for starting new ventures, making investments, purchasing gold, buying new house etc. As per Hindu ...read more
On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, the boys find it difficult to shop and many a time do not know what to buy for their sisters. Every brother would like his ...read more
India’s Independence Day is observed on 15th August. On 15th of August in the year 1947, India got freedom from British rule. Let us have a look at how we s ...read more
Id-Ul-Fitr marks the end of the holy month Ramzan . Ramzan Id or Id-Ul-Fitr is the major festival in the Islamic calendar. Fasting and doing good deeds are th ...read more
Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayak Chaturthi is the birthday of Lord Ganesh. It starts with the welcoming of the Lord and ends with immersion in the sea o ...read more
Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra is one of the major Hindu festivals that celebrates the victory of good over evil. Many legends are associated with the celebration ...read more
Eid Ul Zuha or Bakri Eid is a festival of sacrifice in Islam religion. For believers of Islam, this festival emphasizes on the importance of sacrifice. What i ...read more
Dhanteras an important festival of Hindus is also known as Yamadeepdaan. It marks the beginning of the Diwali festival. The night of Dhanteras is an auspicio ...read more
Children's Day is a day dedicated to all children. It is a day marked with cultural programmes and fests and competitions for children. Know about the signifi ...read more
Diwali is the festival of lights has a great significance for people following Hindu religion. There are many legends that indicate the significance of Diwali ...read more
Bhai Dooj which is also known as Bhau Beej celebrates the undying bond of affection between the brother and sister. It is celebrated for the peace and prosper ...read more
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Do you know the meaning of Christmas? What is the essence of Christmas. Read on to know all about the celebrat ...read more
Christmas, one of the most widely celebrated festivals in the world. Gifts are exchanged. But many questions come to our minds about customs or rituals associ ...read more
Christmas is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ. It is the most important festival of Christians. There are some legends behind Christmas and ...read more
Christmas is celebrated all over the world with great enthusiasm. In different parts of the world it is celebrated in a different way. Get knowledge about the ...read more
Christmas is a time for celebration and merry making. It is time for feasting, gifting and socializing. Celebrate Christmas in a different and unique way and ...read more
Christmas is a great time to enjoy the festivities. Everybody can take part in the festivities of Christmas and revel in the festive spirit. Here is a guide o ...read more
We celebrate Christmas on 25 December, as Jesus Christ was born on this day. Jesus Christ was the son of God. On this day and the next, people go to church an ...read more
When we think of Christmas, carols come to our minds. Carols are songs sung in praise of Lord Jesus. Here's a little more history about some of the carols we ...read more
Christmas is incomplete without the singing of carols. The tradition of singing Christmas carols is very old. Read about the history of Christmas carols.
No one can imagine Christmas without Christmas carols. Do you want to teach popular Christmas carols to your children? Find lyrics of popular Christmas carols ...read more
‘We Wish You a Merry Christmas’ is one of the popular Christmas songs. Find some more popular Christmas songs right here. Make your Christmas celebration ...read more
Carols are sung on Christmas, but not many know the tradition behind this. Carols are songs about the birth of Lord Jesus and the celebrations associated with ...read more
Christmas falls on 25th December. It is all about carols, Christmas tree, and gifts. Children eagerly wait for gifts. They make a wish list for Santa Claus to ...read more
Christmas gifts received from near and dear ones mean a lot. Giving gifts on Christmas is not only a tradition but also helps to build lot of memories. Theref ...read more
Santa Claus is synonymous with Christmas celebrations. He is the man who brings gifts to children, if they have been good during the rest of the year. Find ou ...read more
Santa Claus is believed to ride on an eight reindeer sleigh. They help him to deliver gifts to children by pulling his sleigh around the world, on Christmas E ...read more
Christmas is synonymous with Santa Claus. Santa Claus, is eagerly waited by all the children as he gives gifts. Know about Santa Claus and the history behin ...read more
Kids are excited to receive gifts from Santa Claus on Christmas. Do they know who Santa Claus is? Do you tell stories about Santa Claus to your kids? Have you ...read more
Not only kids but also adults love decorating Christmas tree. If there is ample of space, people grow Christmas trees in their gardens and decorate it during ...read more
Advent is the time before Christmas. This is the time spent for preparing the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ. It concludes on Christmas eve. Read on to know ...read more
Christmas tree is the main centre of attraction in Christmas. A Christmas tree is an evergreen, coniferous tree, which is decorated with bright lights and oth ...read more
Mistletoe is a plant which was thought to possess great powers. People believed that this humble plant had miraculous healing powers and could even cure fatal ...read more
Christmas songs double up the joy of Christmas. Celebrations during Christmas is incomplete without Christmas songs. Find history and significance of the mem ...read more
Performing Makar Sankranti puja is an important part of Makar Sankranti festival. The rituals and Pujas performed during Makar Sankranti are specific to this ...read more
Celebrating Pongal has a great significance for the people of Tamil Nadu. The specific rituals and customs of Pongal make it a unique festival. Find out more ...read more
Id-E-Milad is celebrated by the followers of Islam in memory of Prophet Mohammad. It is the death anniversary of the founder of Islam. Learn about the most im ...read more
The Republic Day of India is celebrated on 26th of January to commemorate the date on which constitution of India came into effect. The main attraction of the ...read more
Good Friday is celebrated by Christians all over the world. It marks the commemoration of the passion of Christ. Do you know when Good Friday is celebrated? F ...read more
For Christians, Easter Sunday holds much significance. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Believers of the Christian community celebrate it by ...read more
Gudi Padwa will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 25 in the year 2020. Learn about the significance of this festival and rituals that are followed on this occ ...read more
Sri Ram Navami is a festival of Hindus that celebrates the birthday of Lord Ram. This festival is celebrated by fasting and repeating the holy name of Lord Ra ...read more
Mahavir Jayanti celebration is a festival of Jain community which marks the birthday of Lord Mahavir. He was the twenty-fourth Tirthakara and founder of the J ...read more
Buddha Purnima falls on the full moon night of the first month of Vaishakha and marks the birthday of Gautam Buddha. The birth of Lord Buddha is celebrated wi ...read more
Mundan sanskar or Chudakarana refers to the first hair-cut of the baby. It has great significance in Hindu tradition and culture. Here is a guide to Chudakarn ...read more
Ramzan Id is one of the important festivals of Muslims which marks the end of holy month of Ramzan or Ramadan. Know about the significance of Ramzan Id and ho ...read more
Celebration of Nag Panchami is an important part of Hinduism and is in the month of Shrawaan. It is celebrated all over India wherein snake worship is done. F ...read more
Pateti is one of the important days observed by Parsis. Read on to know about the significance of Pateti. Find about the rituals, customs and traditions follo ...read more
Celebration of Krishna Janmashtami with kids holds special significance as the childhood of Lord Krishna was full of enchanting events. Find tips for celebrat ...read more
In India, Teachers and Gurus are held in high regard. Learn about the significance of Teachers Day and how one can show appreciation to their teachers here.
Mahavir Jayanti is a very sacred day for Jains as it celebrates the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the founder of Jainism. To know more about the signific ...read more
Paryushan Parva is the most sacred festival of the Jain community. To know more about its significance, its rituals and celebrations, and the concept of ‘Mi ...read more
The celebration of World Literacy Day by UNESCO is a big step towards enlightenment of every individual world over. To learn about the message of World Litera ...read more
Celebrate the great Elephant God this Ganesh Chaturthi without harming the environment. Read on to know how some Ganpati celebrations are harming nature and w ...read more
Are you looking for some useful Christmas gift ideas for your kids? Let us have a look at top 10 Christmas gift ideas which will never go waste. Make your Chr ...read more
Makar Sankranti is a festivals celebrated by Hindus. Sun God is worshipped on the occasion this and traditional sweet dishes made using sesame and jaggery are ...read more
Pongal festival is mainly celebrated by people from Tamil Nadu in India. Pongal celebrations last for four days. Read on to know more of the significance of e ...read more
What is the significance of Mahashivratri? Know about the legends behind celebration of Mahashivratri festival. Find out the rituals practiced by Hindus on th ...read more
As a parent, you must encourage kids to play eco-friendly Holi as it will not only be much safer but will also be doing less harm to the environment. Using na ...read more
As ‘Good Friday’ is the day when Lord Jesus was crucified, Christians observe this day as the day of mourning and praying. Churches are organised in a dif ...read more
Easter Sunday is one of the important days for Christians as it marks the resurrection of Lord Jesus after his death on Good Friday. Find interesting ideas to ...read more
Guru Purnima is a day observed for paying respect to Gurus or teachers who show us the right path. People attend gatherings, Satsanghs and prayer sessions on ...read more
Eid-U-Fitr is the festival which marks the end of month long fasting in the month of Ramzan or Ramadan observed by Muslims. Eid is one of the biggest festival ...read more
The special day called “Raksha Bandhan” that celebrates the bond of love between brother and sister will be observed on 10th August in the year 2014. Read ...read more
How are you planning to celebrate 67th Independence Day of India with your kids? You must celebrate Independence Day with your kids in a meaningful way to ins ...read more
Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated on the fourth day of Bhadrapad month according to Hindu calendar. If you want to do Ganesh Chaturthi Puja at home, find about t ...read more
Find date and timings for doing Dhanteras Puja in the year 2023. Learn different ways to do this Puja (Puja Vidhi) to attract good health, prosperity and weal ...read more
Laxmi Pujan done on the occasion of Diwali carries a special significance. Read on to find out when Laxmi Pujan is done, why is it done during Diwali and the ...read more
Raksha Bandhan is an Indian festival celebrating the unique bond between a brother and sister. Read on to the know the origin and significance of Raksha Bandh ...read more
Makar Sankranti, Lohri and Pongal are three festivals celebrated throughout Indian and around the globe by Hindus, Punjabis and Tamilians respectively. These ...read more
Not only adults but also kids celebrate Republic Day with great joy and pomp. But are these innocent angels really aware of the significance of this festival? ...read more
Chemical based colours which are used during Holi can cause harm to skin, eyes and hair. It can also cause various health problems. Therefore, it is wise to u ...read more
Gudi Padwa is one of the most important festivals of Maharastrians. Gudi Padwa is also celebrated with different names in other parts of India. Many sweets an ...read more
Good Friday is day when Lord Jesus was crucified to death. Therefore, this day is observed by mourning, fasting and remembering the sufferings of Lords Jesus. ...read more
Resurrection of Lord Jesus is celebrated on the day of Easter and therefore special recipes and dishes are prepared on this occasion. Here are top 3 recipes w ...read more
Ramzan Eid is celebrated after a month long fasting during the holy month of Ramzan. Ramzan Eid signifies the end of the holy month of Ramzan and the beginnin ...read more
This Diwali replace your firecrackers with the eco-friendly ones. Say “no” to the firecrackers that create pollution. Read on to find about the eco-friend ...read more
Encouraging kids to make crafts and decorate house during Christmas it the best way to keep them involved. Read on to find interesting Christmas crafts and ac ...read more
14th January holds special significance as one festival is celebrated across four different regions in Indian with four different names. Let us take a look at ...read more
Carrying out various activities on the occasion of Republic Day with children will help to inculcate patriotism in them. Such activities will help them to und ...read more
Mahashivratri is one of the important days for devotees of Lord Shiva. It is believed that Shiva Tatva touches earth on this day and it is the best day to wor ...read more
Gudi Padwa is ideally a Maharastrian festival. But this festival is also celebrated across India with different names. Find more about significance of Gudi Pa ...read more
Buddha Purnima is an important day for people who follow Buddhism as it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha. Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti usually f ...read more
Nag Panchami festival is celebrated in the beginning of the holy Shravan month of Hindus. Fasting and doing Nag Pooja holds a great significance on this day. ...read more
Raksha Bandhan is a festival which makes the special bond between a brother and a sister stronger year-by-year. This festival is celebrated by tying a sacred ...read more
Pooja is done and fasts are observed in order to seek blessing of Lord Krishna on Janmashtami. Pooja is done and fast is observed especially by mothers on thi ...read more
Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the most important festivals for Hindus. It falls on the fourth day of Bhadrapada or Bhadon month of Hindu calendar. Have a quick l ...read more
Understanding significance and symbolism of Ganesh Visarjan will help us to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Utsav in a better manner. The birth of Lord Ganes ...read more
Are you aware of the nine colours of Navratri for the year 2016? Read this article and find out which colour you should wear on each day of Navratri. Also rea ...read more
Vijayadashami or Dussehra is a very important festival celebrated by Hindus. The celebration signifies the victory of good over evil. Learn more about the imp ...read more
Durgashtami is observed as one of the most important days during Navratri festival. It falls on Ashtami or the eight day of Navratri. Devotees of Goddess Durg ...read more
As per Hindu traditions, observing fast on the day of Mahashtami during Navratri is considered very auspicious. Let us take a look at how to observe fast on t ...read more
Why is Dhanteras celebrated? Are you aware of the benefits of doing Pooja on the occasion of Dhanteras? Find about the benefits of doing Dhanteras Pooja at ho ...read more
Like Raksha Bandhan, Bhai Dooj or Bhau Beej is also a festival that celebrates the loving and special bond between brothers and sisters. Let us take a look at ...read more
Narak Chaturdashi falls after Dhanteras and it is the second day of this four day festival. Most of the Hindus considered it as the actual day of Diwali celeb ...read more
Christmas is one of the most awaited festivals by children as they get lot of gifts on this occasion. Gift something useful to your children this Christmas. F ...read more
Til or sesame is a very important part of Makar Sankranti celebration. Let us take a look at the popular sesame recipes for Makar Sankranti right away.
Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri and Bihu are celebrated with different names but the essence of celebration is the same. Let us take a look at the significance ...read more
Like any other festival our national festivals should also be celebrated with great enthusiasm, joy and respect. Every parent must cultivate such feeling in h ...read more
Celebrating festivals is a must to preserve our rich culture but every celebration should be environment friendly. This Holi make your children aware of the i ...read more
The festival of Gudi Padwa is celebrated with great fervour and joy by Maharashtrians. Puja is done on this day to welcome prosperity and happiness. Know how ...read more
In the year 2024, Chaitra Navratri will begin on 9th of April and end on 17th April. Find more about the significance and celebration of Chaitra Navratri 2024 ...read more
Good Friday is observed in order to pay honour to the sufferings that Lord Jesus had to undergo when he was crucified. Let us take a look at how this day is o ...read more
Making Easter eggs is a great activity for children for the occasion of Easter Day. Children can have lots of fun while decorating Easter eggs. Have a quick l ...read more
Nine forms of Goddess Durga represent nine different supreme powers. On 9 days of Navratri, Goddess Durga is dressed in particular colours which represent the ...read more
Ram Navami is one of the important festivals celebrated by Hindus. The essence of this festival truly lies in remembering how Lord Ram led his life with right ...read more
Makar Sankranti Puja is performed in different ways in different regions of India. Take a quick look at these interesting ways of praying to Sun God or Surya ...read more
The festival of Saraswati Puja is popular in Bengal. This day is also observed as Vansant Panchami or Basant Panchami in other regions of India. Learn about s ...read more
Playing an eco-friendly Holi can help to prevent damage to nature as well as prevent health problems. Here are 10 ways to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi festi ...read more
Mahavir Jayanti will be celebrated across the globe on 17th April in the year 2019. Read about the significance and celebration of Mahavir Jayanti right away.
Find about the nine lucky colours coinciding the nine days of Navratri 2019. At the same time make yourself aware of the significance of these nine days and c ...read more
Mundan sanskar or Chudakarana refers to the first hair-cut of the baby. It has great significance in Hindu tradition and culture. Here is a guide to Chudakarn ...read more
In India, Teachers and Gurus are held in high regard. Learn about the significance of Teachers Day and how one can show appreciation to their teachers here.
In the year 2024 Navratri will be celebrated between October 3 to October 11, 2024. Find out all about fasting, doing Puja and celebrating Navratri festival.
Raksha Bandhan is most popular festival celebrating the bond of brother and sister. It signifies the love between brother and sister. Know the legends associa ...read more
Independence day is a national festival celebrated to mark the freedom of India from British rule. It has much historical significance and celebrated with a p ...read more
Water s precious and we are facing water crisis each passing year. The best way to celebrate Holi, is by saving water. Playing in an eco friendly manner is on ...read more
Lord Ganesha is revered by Hindus. He is said to be the remover of obstacles, so people worship him before any new endeavor. Learn about various Ganesha symbo ...read more
In these eleven days of Ganesh Chaturthi, Visarjan is done according to various periods of time. Along with enjoying this festival there are some precautions ...read more
Celebrated in North India, Ahoi Ashtami is a fast observed by mothers for the well-being of their sons. This festival is of great significance for North India ...read more
Diwali is celebrated over a period of five days in most of India. Dhanteras is the first day of celebrations during the festival of Diwali. Read about the fir ...read more
Lohri is the harvest festival of Punjab. Read about the Lohri celebrations and customs and traditions. Find out about origin of Lohri and history of Lohri fes ...read more
Ganesh Chaturthi is the main festival for Maharashtrans. It signifies the birth of Ganesha, the son of Shiva and Parvati. It is a very auspicious day. Learn m ...read more
Many people celebrate Nag Panchmi without knowing the significance of this festival. There are some myths and facts behind the celebration, worship and offeri ...read more
Nag Panchami is an auspicious festival on which snakes are worshipped. Nag Panchami falls in the Hindu month of Sravana which is a sacred month of Hindus. Rea ...read more
What should you gift your sister, this Raksha Bandhan? Gifting ideas for Raksha Bandhan are very confusing. With so many gift items available in the market, i ...read more
Navratri Festival is celebrated by Hindus with great devotion for 10 days. Idol of Goddess Durga is worshipped during Navratri. People stay awake the whole ni ...read more
In the year 2012, Pongal festival starts on 14th January and ends on 17 January. Pongal is mainly celebrated in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Pongal is a festival ...read more
In the year 2012, Lohri festival will be celebrated on 13th January. Lohri festival is mainly celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and parts of Himachal Prade ...read more
Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14th or 15th January every year. In the year 2020, Makar Sankranti will be celebrated on 15th January. Makar Sankranti is cel ...read more
Gudi Padwa is the Hindu New Year. In 2012, Gudi Padwa falls on 23rd March. Gudi Padwa is one of the most auspicious days according to Hindu rituals and tradit ...read more
In the year 2012, Good Friday falls on 6th April. Good Friday is observed as a day of mourning as Jesus Christ was crucified on this day. Read on and find abo ...read more
What to gift on Christmas? This question starts whirling in everybody’s mind as soon as the month of December begins. Everyone wants to give special and uni ...read more
Celebrating Lohri is not just about lighting the bonfire and making merry around it, but it is much more than that. This harvest festival is a community festi ...read more
Christmas is the most awaited celebration of the year for kids. Kids enjoy Christmas the most as they get to eat a lot of sweets and receive special gifts. If ...read more
The festival of Christmas is incomplete without cakes, chocolates and gifts. Christmas gift is the most awaited gift for children as it the gift which they re ...read more
In India teachers and spiritual gurus are given very high status and they are worshipped like God. In order to honour teachers and gurus, the festival of Guru ...read more
Engaging kids in unique Independence Day activities is a great way to celebrate Independence Day with them. It is also one of the best ways to instil patrioti ...read more
Raksha Bandhan is one of the unique Indian festivals. This festival is not only celebrated in India but also around the globe. This time make Raksha Bandhan c ...read more
Wearing clothes of specific colour on a specific day of Navratri is a trend followed by many devotees of Devi Maa. Wearing dresses of specific colours on spec ...read more
Festivals are celebrated to spread the happiness and Holi is one such festival full of joy and excitement. Let us take a look at how we can enjoy this festiva ...read more
During the festival of Navratri everyone is excited to know about the nine colours to be worn during the nine days. Are you aware of the 9 Navratri colours fo ...read more
Observing fast or Vrat on the occasion of Mahashivratri and doing Puja of Shiv Ling can bring prosperity and happiness in one’s life. Read more about it.
Gudi Padwa or Ugadi marks the beginning of the New Year as per the Hindu calendar. In the year 2019, it will be celebrated on 6th of April. Start preparing fo ...read more
Indians love to celebrate, whether it's Diwali, Id, Pongal or Christmas. Every festival has its own special customs and rituals - pujas, lighting lamps, throwing colour, feasting or even fasting