All About Easter and it’s Symbolism
Easterย is a Christian holiday that celebrates the belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. In the New Testament of the Bible,...
Heart-Essence of the Great Masters
At first sight, this title may appear a bit contrived. And yet, what you see is what you get. Pith instruction from Buddhist teachers...
9 Christian Church Services for English-speaking Communities in Jakarta
In Jakarta, there are several English-speaking Christian church services available to cater to the diverse expatriate and local communities. Here are some of the...
Bhai Dooj Celebrating Sibling Love and Friendship
There are two festivals in the Indian calendar which celebrate the beautiful bond between brother and sister. The first is Raksha Bandhan and the...
Origin of Diwali
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The ancient story of how Diwali evolved into such a widely celebrated...
All About Onam
Onam is the (mythical) homecoming of King Mahabali, who was once loved and respected for his just rule.
Legend has it that despite being an...
Karwa Chauth: Celebrating Love
Karwa Chauth is an auspicious festival celebrated only by married woman in North India. Celebrated 9 days before Diwali on kartik ki chauth, i.e.,...
How to Make Sandesh: a Sweet Messenger of Auspicious News
For Bengalis, any celebration is incomplete without the customary 'sandesh' to round it up with. So much so that people in Dhaka, Bangladesh, like...