Dussehra: The triumph of good over evil
The festival of Vijayadashami or Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This day…
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Shardiya Navratri
Navratri is one of the holiest Hindu festivals. Navratri is the festival of Goddess Durga who is the most powerful…
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Indira Ekadashi
Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month is called Indira Ekadashi. The Ekadashi which improves the condition of the wandering…
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Rites of Shradh – Pitru Paksha
Pitru Paksha has a special significance in Hinduism. On the days of Shradh, in Hinduism, our ancestors are remembered and…
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Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to honor the Hindu god Ganesh. The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi…
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Krishna Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami also known as Krishnashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti or sometimes merely as Janmashtami, is an annual celebration of the birth…
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Kinner Kailash: The heavenly abode of Lord Shiva
Kinner Kailash is an important religious place for Hindus and Buddhism. Kinner Kailash is a symbol of faith for Hindus.…
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Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej is a famous festival of Hindus. This festival is celebrated on Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of Shravan month.…
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Mangala Gauri fast
All the Tuesdays in the month of Shravan, all fasts are called Mangla Gauri fast. This fast is called Mangla…
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Fasts, festivals of Shravan
Shravan month and Sawan month are considered very sacred in the Hindu calendar. Sawan month is dedicated to Lord Shiva.…
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Guru Purnima
Guru Purnima is a special day for Hindus. A full moon day occurs when the moon is fully visible at…
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Amarnath Yatra: The legend and pilgrimage
Amarnath Cave is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites among Hindus. Situated at a height of 3,888 m in…
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Yogini Ekadashi
Ekadashi fasting holds an important place in Hinduism. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is called Yogini Ekadashi. In…
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Shiva and Vishnu – The Legend of Badrinath
There is a legend about Badrinath. This is where Shiva and Parvati lived. It is a magnificent place at around…
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Nirjala Ekadashi
Ekadashi fasting holds an important place in Hindu religion. Ekadashi of Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month is called Nirjala Ekadashi.…
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Ganga Dussehra
The festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This day…
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Somvati Amavasya
Somvati Amavasya is a very important day in Hinduism. Amavasya which falls on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. Somvati Amavasya…
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Budhwa Mangal
Budhwa Mangal is a day dedicated to Lord Hanuman. This day holds an important place for Hindus. Budhwa mangal is…
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Janki or Sita Navami
Sita Navami is an important day of Hindu religion. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Goddess Sita.…
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Parashurama Jayanti
Parashurama Jayanti is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Vishnu's sixth incarnation. The birth anniversary of Parashuram ji every…
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Varuthini Ekadashi
Varuthini Ekadashi, also known as Baruthani Ekadashi, is a Hindu holy day, which falls on the fifteenth lunar day of…
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Hanuman Jayanti
To mark the birth of Lord Hanuman, Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated all over India in the month of Chaitra in…
Read MoreGOPIO New York & SIAEA With the Consulate General of India in New York Celebrate Culture of India at Virtual Holi Festival
NEW YORK (TIP): Holi is the national festival of colors, celebrated across India in different forms and traditions. The celebration…
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Ram Navami – the day Lord Rama was born
Ram Navami is the celebration of the birth anniversary of Lord Rama, who is believed to be the seventh incarnation…
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Papmochani Ekadashi
Papmochani Ekadashi is an important day in Hinduism. Papmochani Ekadashi is observed on the Krishna Paksha Ekadashi of Chaitra month…
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Sheetala Ashtami
Sheetala Ashtami is also known as ‘Basoda Puja.’ It is a Hindu festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala which is observed…
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Holi: Let the color shower joy
Holi is considered as one of the most revered and celebrated festivals of India and it is celebrated in almost…
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Amalaki Ekadashi
Phalguna Shukla Paksha Ekadashi is known as Amalaki Ekadashi. Amalaki Ekadashi falls between Maha Shivaratri and Holi. Currently it is…
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Phulera Dooj: the festival of flowers
The festival of Phulera Dooj is considered as auspicious and supreme day. This festival is celebrated in all regions of…
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Mahashivratri, ‘The Great Night of Shiva’
Mahashivratri, “The Great Night of Shiva” is a night of special spiritual significance. The fourteenth day of every lunar month…
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