Rath Yatra
Quarantine – “Tale as old as time”
Hare Rama Hare Krushna
The word “Hare” refers to the divine feminine potency of God. “Krishna” means the all-attractive one, and “Rama” is the reservoir of all pleasure.
Rang Panchmi
Rang means colors, and Panchami denotes a tithi which is the fifth day of the lunar phase. So Rang Panchami is a festival of colors that falls on the fifth day of Krushna paksha in the Hindu month of Phalgun.
Hanuman Chalisa
A 40 verse prayer created by Swami Tulsidas describing Lord Hanuman, his qualities, his intellect, his prowess and his adventures.
Rakshabandhan
Raksha = protection and Bandhan = bond, pledge and an oath. Rakshabandhan means a pledge that a brother takes to protect his sister. It’s a festival that celebrates the relationship, like no other, between brother and sister. Raksha = protection and Bandhan = bond, pledge and an oath. Rakshabandhan means a pledge to protect. A […]
Onam
Onam is a traditional Hindu festival that is celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala. It is a ten-day festival that falls in the month of Chingam, which is the first month of the Malayalam calendar (August-September). Onam is a time of great joy and celebration.
Navratri
Navratri is a festival of nine nights celebrating the victory of Goddess Durga over Demon Mahisasur. Symbolically, it reminds us to bring out our inner energy to defeat our unrelenting desires for material happiness.
Naag Panchami: History and significance
Naag Panchami is a festival dedicated to worshipping snakes. It is celebrated all across India, Nepal and other parts of the world in Hindu communities.