Festivals
Shattila Ekadashi: Complete Guide — Tithi, Vidhi, Puja Items, Katha
Shattila Ekadashi is observed during the Magha month’s Krishna Paksha. Devotees honour Lord Vishnu and perform special sesame (til) rituals. The fast and rituals promise purification, relief from past...
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Why Makar Sankranti Falls on a Nearly Fixed Date Each Year?
Makar Sankranti is a solar festival. Therefore, its timing ties to the Sun’s position, not the Moon’s. This single fact explains why the date...
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Makar Sankranti (14 January): How India Celebrates the Harvest Day
Makar Sankranti on 14 January marks the sun’s move into Capricorn. It is a harvest festival, a solar observance, and a cultural moment. Across...
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Long Weekends in India 2026: Full Month-Wise Guide for Smart Holiday Planning
The 2026 calendar offers many holiday windows. Festivals fall close to weekends more often this year. As a result, working professionals and students can...
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Paush Putrada Ekadashi 2025: Date, Significance, Vrat Rules, and Puja Vidhi
Paush Putrada Ekadashi is the last Ekadashi of the year 2025. It will be observed on December 30, 2025. This Ekadashi falls in the...
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Paush Purnima 2026: Date, Significance, Puja Vidhi, Do’s and Don’ts
Paush Purnima is one of the most sacred full moon days in the Hindu calendar. It falls during the Paush month, a period known...
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Safala Ekadashi 2025: Date, Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Vrat Katha, Mantra and Significance
In Hinduism, Ekadashi Vrat is considered one of the most sacred and spiritually rewarding fasts. Every lunar month has two Ekadashis—one in the Shukla...
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10 Destinations You Must Visit to Celebrate Christmas in Style – A Complete Travel Guide
Christmas is more than a festival — it’s a feeling. The smell of plum cakes in the air, streets lit with fairy lights, market...
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Best Christmas Markets in India to Experience Festive Magic in 2025
Christmas in India is more than just carols and cookies — it’s a celebration of colour, culture and community. Across the country, markets light...
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Hornbill Festival: Celebration, Cultural Importance & Economic Impact on Nagaland
The Hornbill Festival, often described as the “Festival of Festivals,” is Nagaland’s grand annual cultural showcase held every year from 1 to 10 December....
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Ekadashi 2026 Dates: Complete List, Significance, and Fasting Timings (India)
Ekadashi is observed on the 11th lunar day (tithi) of each fortnight, making roughly 24 Ekadashis in a year. Each Ekadashi carries unique spiritual...