Festivals Galore
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Oct 09 2015Navratri – The Nine Nights Extravaganza!
Dedicated to Goddess Durga and her infinite strength, grace and power, Navratri is a festival that celebrates womanhood and the feminine shakti. This festival commemorates the nine forms of Goddess Durga, and the tenth day is celebrated as Dussehra. In Sanskrit, the term Navratri means nine nights and is a dynamic extravaganza of nine beautiful, […]
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Sep 11 2015Top 5 Ganpati pandals in Mumbai!
It’s that time of the year again when it’s no big deal to stand in queue for hours together with your family and friends, taking in the overpowering scent of incense sticks and the chitter-chatter of other people standing in line with you. If you’ve ever visited a Ganpati pandal in Mumbai, you know what […]
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Aug 05 2015Onam – The festival of light and cheer
Onam, the most popular festival of Kerala is the time for untold joy, cheer and festivities. It is the harvest festival of India, and is usually celebrated at the end of August or the start of September. This 10-day long festival comprises a lot of dance and music, buying new clothes and making and gorging on delectable […]
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Jul 31 2015Guru Poornima – A time to thank your teachers!
Ever wanted to thank your teachers or gurus for all the knowledge and goodness they imparted that has enriched your life in a great way? Guru Poornima is the perfect day to express gratitude to your teachers and get their blessings and good wishes in return! The word ‘guru’ in Sanskrit means ‘dispeller of darkness’. […]
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Jul 03 2015Top 5 reasons to attend the Kumbh Mela 2015
How exciting would it be to experience the world’s largest religious gathering first-hand? It’s a matter of great pride that this religious gathering is held in India, and that people from all over the world flock here to be a part of it. What are we talking about, you ask? We’re talking about the Kumbh […]
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Jun 05 2015Indian festivals to attend in June!
Nothing is better than visiting a place when it’s buzzing with activity and festivities. India’s religious festivals are delightful, sure; but India’s cultural fests are amazing, too! Once you get involved in the infectious cheer of these events, it’s hard to get down from the high! There are tons of cultural festivals and arty events […]
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May 29 2015A spiritual guide to Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav, Ganpati festival—call it what you will, it’s always been one of the most fun and exciting festivals in India. The atmosphere transforms into one of zeal and camaraderie, and people celebrate this festival with full gusto. Ganeshotsav, as a public festival, was started in Maharashtra by erstwhile Nationalist leader Lokmanya Tilak. This […]
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May 01 2015Eid ul-Fitr – The Festival of Oneness
How many of you have had the utterly lip-smacking sheer korma? For those of you who haven’t, sheer korma is a delectable sweet treat made of vermicelli, milk, and sugar and sprinkled with almonds, pistachios and dates. This dessert is associated with Eid or Eid al-Fitr, which is the end of the month long fast […]
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