Hindu festivals

Diwali, one of Hinduism’s most important festivals, is dedicated to Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, and symbolises the victory of good over evil

People celebrating Holi Festival with colorful powder in Vrindavan and Mathura, India via @finduslost | A guide to Holi Festival in India plus travel tips. Find out how we celebrated this Hindu festival in the holy cities of Vrindavan and Mathura. Click through to read our India travel tips for this festival. #holifestival #vrindavan #mathura #bucketlisttravel #indiatravel #finduslost

Many people think they cannot have knowledge or understanding of God without reading books. But hearing is better than reading, and seeing is better than hearing. Hearing about Benares is different from reading about it; but seeing Benares is different from either hearing or reading.

The Holi celebrations of Mathura and Vrindavan are extremely well known. Mathura is said to be the birthplace of the Hindu deity, Lord Krishna and in addition to the Holi bonfire and the celebration with colours, the villages of Barsana and Nandagaon near Mathura have Lathmar Holi. This is an interesting part of the Holi Festival where men from the village of Nandgaon visit Barsana to be beaten by the women. Vrindavan also has Phoolon Wali Holi, which is celebrated with flowers.

Take a look at our featured beautiful Diwali decorations and Diwali decorating ideas. We collected some of the best decoration for Diwali. For most Hindu families, Diwali is that time of the year where their artistry and creativity comes to display as they prepare and decorate their homes for the festivities. To give you ideas on how to decorate your own home for this occasion here are the basics.

Karthigai Deeepam, or Karthika Deepam, is the festival of lights in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. In Tamil Nadu, it is observed on the full moon day in the month of Karthigai (November-December). In Kerala, the festival is known as Trikartika or Kartika Vilaku and is held in the month of Vrichikam (November – December). The star Krithika also has significance in the observation of this festival and so takes the name Krithika Deepotsava or Thirukkarthikkai.… Continue reading Karthigai Deepam : The…

Durga Puja, one of the grandest and most significant festivals in Hinduism, is celebrated with fervour and devotion across India, particularly in West Bengal. Rooted in mythology and cultural heritage, Durga Puja is a ten-day festival that honours Goddess Durga's triumph over the demon Mahishasura. The festival marks the homecoming of Goddess Durga, who, according to Hindu mythology, visits her parental home along with her children—Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha, and Kartikeya.

Diwali (Divali) is a major Hindu religious festival that lasts for five days during the lunar months of Ashvina and Karttika (October–November). The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning ‘row of lights,’ which are lit on the new-moon night. Read here to learn more about Diwali.

What is Rakher Upboash? Rakher Upobash is a Hindu religious festival of lights, faith, and devotion. Rakher Upobash is usually celebrated in the month of Kartik as per the Hindu calendar, which usually falls in

In India you do not need an invitation to be a part of the festival. If you are there at that time, you will be welcomed with open arms to be a part of the celebration. Here is a list of Religious Festivals of India #Festivals #India #FestivalsofIndia