Festivals of India

Happy Deepavali 2023 – Diwali – Festival of lights

During Deepavali also known as Diwali varieties of sweets and savories are prepared along with festival food.  Lamps are lit and houses…

Chatti Amavasya Festival – Vishwakarma Festival

Chatti Amavasya is the no moon day in the Hindu month of Kartika, October – November of the Gregorian calendar.…

Happy Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami 2021

On the auspicious occasion of Nagarachauthi and Nagarapanchami, devotees worship Snake god with great devotion

Hire Gowri Pooja – Dodda Gowri Pooja – Gowri Hunnime

Hire Gowri Pooja also known as Dodda Gowri Pooja and Gowri Hunnime is celebrated with devotion in North Karnataka.

Independence day memories

My mother remembers and shares her memories on the days before Indian Independence and the joy felt on 15th August…

Happy Diwali 2019

Lights, Sweets, Crackers, Oil bath, Rangoli, and new clothes would make our Diwali very special.

Happy Krishna Janmashtami 2019

24th August is Krishna Janmashtami  and the whole country will celebrate the birthday of Lord Krishna.

Lullaby to Lord Rama

It is Lord Sri Rama's birthday today. Rama Navami is celebrated all over India with great devotion.  The lullaby below…

Karaga Festival

Karaga festival is celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Pondicherry, and Tamil Nadu by Thigala community (flower and vegetable farmers) on…

Aarathi Song to Sri Rama

Here is an Aarathi song in praise of Lord Rama. This is sung during Rama Navami festival and can also…

Surya Stotra

Today is Rathasapthami and here is a beautiful stotra / hymn in praise of the sun written by Lakshmisha in…

Happy Makara Shankranthi 2015

Wish you all a Happy Makara Shankranthi 2015! Markets are all set to sell Yellu.

Gangaur, Festival of Rajasthan

Gangaur is a popular festival of Rajasthan. This festival is also celebrated in parts of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The…

Hanuman Jayanthi

Picture is the tower / gopura of Kote Anjaneya Temple in Mysore Palace. In South India, Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated…

Dasara Procession in Mysore

Vijayadashami being the last day of the celebrations, a grand Jamboo Savari/procession passes through the streets of the city. The…