Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti (Birth Anniversary)
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Jayanti, also known as ‘Deshprem Divas’ is celebrated annually on 23rd of January to commemorate the
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Makar Sankranti 2021 – History, Significance and Celebrations
The harvest festivals have commenced in India. We celebrated Lohri on 13th January and on 14th January India celebrated Makar
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Lohri 2021 – A Winter Folk Festival of India
In my previous post about the popular harvest festivals of India, I have written about Lohri celebrated mostly in the
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National Youth Day – Swami Vivekananda’s Birthday
The twelfth of January (12th January) is a special day in India. Named as National Youth Day, celebrated all over
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4 Traditional Harvest Festivals of North India
Festivals are an inherent part of Indian culture. Residents of all parts of the country engage in numerous festivities year
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7 Best Ideas for Celebrating Christmas at Home
Christmas means a lot of things to us. ‘Holiday’, ‘Santa’, ‘carols’, ‘shopping and gifts’, ‘party and music’, ‘friends and family’,
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Bhai Dooj – A Festival of Affection and Love
The festive season is in full swing in India. And I hope you liked our series on festivals presented by
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Theyyam – The Enigmatic Ritual Form of Kerala (Part 1)
The Malabar coasts in South India have drawn European traders and tourists since ancient times. While the quality of spices
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Diwali – Significance of The Festival of Lights
Diwali or Deepavali is an auspicious festival in India. Popularly known as the Festival of Lights, its significance is marked
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Kali Puja in India – Significance and Celebrations
Kali Puja or Shyama Pujo is the second largest festival in Eastern India (especially Bengal) after Durga Puja. Kali Puja is celebrated on the new
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Essence of Durga Puja in Films – Indian Diaspora
Durga Puja, the most popular festival in Eastern India, is celebrated with grandeur and charm every year in the months
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