Festivals
Basant Panchami: Guide to India’s Festival of Spring and Learning
Basant Panchami marks the first flutter of spring in India. People celebrate learning, art, and new beginnings. The festival blends nature, devotion, and community....
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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...
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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...