On the first day of the five-day Diwali festival, Dhanteras is observed. The suffix “Teras” in Hindi is equivalent to the Sanskrit word “Trayodashi,” which designates the thirteenth day of the waning moon’s phase. The various Dhanteras rituals are meant to be prayers for the husband’s health and long life, as well as for the…
Punsari is a village located in the state of Gujarat, India. The village is located about 80 km from the state capital, Gandhinagar. Punsari is 20 km from Parvati Hills. Parvati Hills is the largest tabletop land in India. The village follows the Panchayati raj system. The village’s extent is about 65 km. The land in use…
India is a land of diversity. We are home to more than a hundred different languages and have a history that goes back thousands of years. Over the period, we have made discoveries that have changed the course of the world’s history. Here’s a small reminder of why India is special May 26 is celebrated…
What are the 6 Seasons in India? The seasons remind us that change is a law of nature. It is also a sign of advancement. In India, the main reason for this is that there are names of the six seasons following an ancient Hindu calendar (the Lunisolar Hindu). The twelve months of the calendar are split into 6 seasons with two months…
People especially women who celebrate nine nights festivals of Nav Durga follow the particular color of the day. This tradition is very popular in the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Keeping fast and wearing clothes according to the Navratri color of the day is considered very sacred in the Hindu religion. Women follow this tradition…
India has many dances, coming from every state in the country, although there are only six forms of the classical dances recognised by India on a national level. They are Bharatnatyam, Kathak, Kathakali, Manipuri, Kuchipudi, and Odissi. The folk dances of India are much more than mere body movements, from the very ancient times the classical…
Better than a thousand days of diligent study is one day with a great teacher India celebrates the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan as National Teachers’ Day as a tribute to his contributions and achievements. Born on September 5, 1888, Dr. Radhakrishnan not just served as the President of India but was also a…
Indian culture is full of festivals and Bail Pola is one of them. This festival is celebrated by farmers who worship and express their gratitude to the bull as they help them drive their ploughs to sow seeds and mix the soil to make it ready for farming. The cow is considered a sacred animal…
