Culture
Annakut and Govardhan Puja celebrations!
The Govardhan Parikrama is a significant Hindu pilgrimage involving circumbulation of the sacred Govardhan Hill in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Govardhan Parvat is the sacred centre of Braj in Mathura, Ut…
Balipratipada-The immortal Asura!
Balipratipada, also known as Bali Padyami or Padva, is the fourth day of Diwali and is celebrated to honor the benevolent demon king Bali. It commemorates his annual return to Earth from the netherwo…
Soan Papdi=Diwali!
Sweet moments, sweeter bites—Soan Papdi delights every time. Long before glossy chocolate hampers and imported pralines took over Diwali shelves, in the narrow lanes of Old Delhi, Agra, …
The ritual of Abhyanga snan on Naraka Chaturdashi!
In Hindu tradition, Krishna is said to have taken an oil bath (Abhyanga Snana) immediately after slaying the demon Narakasura to cleanse himself of the blood and grime of battle, symbolizing purifica…
Oktoberfest celebrations !
In the hills of Bavaria, something exciting has been brewing: Oktoberfest! Germany’s largest ‘volksfest’ is celebrating its 190th year, so just grab your pretzel and put on your dir…
The festival of the divine golu dolls!
Golu dolls are an essential part of the Hindu Navaratri festival in South India, where they are arranged on tiered steps as a festive display. The Golu serves as a way to invite the divine energies d…