A Simple Guide to Laxmi Puja this Diwali
Laxmi Puja is an important ritual during Diwali or Deepavali. There were numerous queries on how to do Laxmi Puja at home?
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New Year Celebrations Across India in 2026
India celebrates New Year’s Day in many different ways across regions and cultures in 2026. Each celebration reflects local traditions, beliefs, and the shared...
Makar Sankranti: The Great Indian Festival of Kite-Flying, Feasts, Dancing and...
Many Names, One Sun - India’s Harvest Festivals and the Spirit of Makar SankrantiEvery January, as winter slowly loosens its grip and the days...
Hinduism in Bali in Brief
The moment you land in Bali you are enveloped in Hinduism. The air is fragrant with incense and flowers everywhere. The Balinese are often...
Dandiya during Navratri ….
Did you know that Dandiya is actually the staging of a mock-fight between the Goddess Durga and Mahishasura, the mighty demon-king, and is nicknamed...
Waisak Celebrations in Various Regions of Indonesia
Every year, Buddhists commemorate Waisak Day. Waisak is a moment to remember three sacred events in the life of Gautama Buddha, namely the birth,...
Symbolism of Ganesha
Ganesha — the elephant-deity riding a mouse — has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests...
Rituals of Nyepi: The World’s Most Unique New Year Celebration
Balinese Hindus make offerings and perform temple rituals to placate demons that they believe personify the destructive forces of nature. On the day before...