festivals of india
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Apr 13 2017The Whys and Hows of Baisakhi
With WhatsApp messages and social media posts doing rounds across the country, doesn’t it make you wonder what exactly is Baisakhi and why is it such a big deal for the Indians, especially North Indians. Well considering the fact that Baisakhi is central to Sikhism, it makes sense that it is celebrated with even more […]
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Feb 13 20175 events you must attend in March
March, the month when the winter snows are thawing and the country is ready to welcome the spring. The month when it is really hard not to be hopeful – hopeful about the sunshine first time in months and hopeful about the upcoming festivals and celebrations. So get ready to make the most of the […]
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Jan 04 20177 reasons not to miss the International Kite Festival in Ahmedabad
Kai po che! We all might have come across this phrase, but how many of us know its literal meaning? Well, ‘Kai po che’ is a Gujarati word meaning a victory shot, implying that a kite flyer has just cut the string of the other kite. In few days from now, you will hear the […]
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Oct 05 201610 Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata one shouldn’t miss
The rush has already begun. The 2016 Durga Puja festival is now just a few days away and one can sense the festive mood amongst the Bengalis across India (and especially Kolkata). This is the time when Kolkata comes alive with vibrant colours, sparkling lights and more than thousand thematic and colourful pandals. Each year, […]
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Sep 30 2016Festive Fever: Celebrations are on this October!
“The greatness of a culture can be found in its festivals” – Siddharth Katragadda From the dawn of January to the dusk of December, India remains immersed in a number of festivals celebrated in every part of the country. Needless to mention, every Indian festival has its importance and is beautiful in its own way. […]
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Sep 19 2016#TGNavratriDhoom: 9 things to expect during Navratri!
It’s that time of the year when some look forward to the garba nights and others want to join in the grand Durga Puja celebrations. People’s enthusiasm and post Navratri withdrawal symptoms can be seen in every nook and corner of the city. The excitement levels are on an all-time high and here is a […]
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Jan 08 20165 Makar Sankranti facts you should know
Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival, is popular throughout India mainly because of the kite flying and the delicious sweet called tilgul that is distributed on this day. But this Indian festival has more to it than meets the eye! This festival is celebrated as a way of showing happiness for the new crop and people […]
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Apr 03 2015Baisakhi – The beautiful harvest festival
Baisakhi, also known as Vaisakhi, is a harvest festival celebrated in the Punjab region. This is a festival that also marks the Punjabi New Year and is celebrated to give thanks for the good harvest season and prayers are said for future prosperity. Beautiful fairs are held in the villages in Punjab and the atmosphere […]
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