Chhath, also known as Chhath Puja, is a Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, a Vedic goddess who is believed to be the consort of Surya. The festival is primarily celebrated in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and some regions of Nepal. Chhath Puja … Read more
Bihu is a set of three cultural festivals celebrated in the Indian state of Assam and in the Assamese diaspora around the world. These festivals are known as Rongali Bihu (Bohag Bihu), Kongali Bihu (Kati Bihu), and Bhogali Bihu (Magh Bihu), which correspond to the Assamese calendar months of Bohag, Kati, and Magh respectively. Rongali … Read more
Pongal is a multi-day Hindu harvest festival celebrated mainly in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in other parts of South India. It marks the beginning of the auspicious Uttarayan period, which signifies the northward journey of the sun. The festival usually falls in mid-January and is dedicated to the Sun God, Surya, as … Read more
Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival celebrated in India and Nepal, typically on January 14th or 15th each year. It marks the transition of the Sun into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara) and signifies the end of the winter solstice and the beginning of longer days. The festival is celebrated with various rituals and … Read more
Janmashtami is a major Hindu festival celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna, one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. It usually falls on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada, which typically corresponds to August or September in the Gregorian calendar. The birth … Read more