Rakhi
Its rakhi time, time when
sisters pray for long and trouble free life for their brothers. |
Pongal
This three-day harvest festival
is celebrated every year in Magha, from the 13th to the 15th of January. |
Ganesh
Chaturthi
Lord Ganesh,
the patron deity of Maharashtra in India, is the God of wisdom. |
Janmashtami
Janmashtami is celebrated
in various parts of India to mark the birth of Lord Krishna. | Karwa
Chauth
Karwa Chauth is observed by married women,
its aim being the longevity of women's marital life. | |  |
Baisakhi
The Harvest Festival Baisakhi,
falls on April 13. Celebrated in Punjab and Haryana. | Diwali
Diwali, a diminutive form
of Deepavali, etymologically means a row of lights. Hence it is festival of lights. |
Durga
Puja
Durga Puja, or
the worship of Durga, though signifies the celebration of the triumph of good
over evil. | Holi
The celebration of Holi has
different aspects. A carnival of colors, a community festival, and a tradition
of ancient spring rites, | |
