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Holi celebrates the triumph of good over evil and falls in the month of Phalgun on a full moon day. The tradition of burning ‘Holika’ is religiously followed even today. According to legend Hirankashyap (the devil) ordered his sister Holika … Read More…

The festival of Maha Shivaratri is observed by the worshippers of Lord Shiva. On this day, the devotees visit the Shiv temple and are up all night singing bhajans in praise of the Lord. They observe a strict fast and … Read More…

Republic Day is celebrated in India on January 26 every year. This day is one of the most important national events in the Indian calendar as years back on January 26, 1950 the Constitution of India came into being.

Makar Sankranti is a major harvest festival celebrated as the transition of the sun that takes place from Sagittarius to Capricorn. On this day people worship the Sun God and take a holy dip at Sangam which is the confluence … Read More…

Lohri falls on January 13th, a day before Makar Sankranti. It is a festival celebrated with great pomp and show in most parts of North India. Lohri marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring. This is the … Read More…

New Year on January 1, marks the beginning of a new calendar year and is celebrated across the world with great enthusiasm. New Year’s Eve, is full of dance, music and jest. It’s the time to party and dig into … Read More…