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Discover exciting traditions, auspicious times, and origin stories in our Festivals and Celebrations Archives. Read our blogs and celebrate with us!

New Year 2025
How to Host a Memorable New Year 2025 Celebration

How to Host a Memorable New Year 2025 Celebration

The celebration of New Year 2025 is not simply the start of a new year but the promise of lifelong memories with family and friends. At midnight, the atmosphere is one of excitement, anticipation and hope for the future. Creating a memorable New Year’s Eve party requires some hard work, creativity and a little personal touch. In this blog, you’ll find creative ideas and tips to create an unforgettable New Year’s Eve Party with themes, activities, and food to welcome…

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Diwali 2024
The Origins and Muhurat of Diwali 2024

The Origins and Muhurat of Diwali 2024

Diwali, or Deepawali, also known as the ‘Festival of Lights,’ is an important Hindu festival celebrated in India and among the Hindu communities worldwide. It is one of the liveliest festivals to mark the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, and it is currently celebrated in many societies and cultures worldwide. As we eagerly await Diwali 2024, let us look into the origin of Diwali, the auspicious timings,  and how the festival of light is celebrated.  The…

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Maha Navratri 2024
Maha Navratri 2024: Significance and Puja Muhurat

Maha Navratri 2024: Significance and Puja Muhurat

Maha Navratri is an important Hindu festival that lasts nine nights. It is celebrated in honour of the goddess Durga to mark the victory of good over evil. It is celebrated in the lunar month of Ashwin, which generally occurs in September/October. It involves numerous rituals, cultural programs, and religious ceremonies in India and among Hindus in other parts of the world.  The term ‘Navratri’ is derived from the words ‘Nava’, meaning nine, and ‘ratri’, meaning nights; hence, nine nights…

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Celebrating Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2024

Celebrating Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2024

The cultural diversity of this country makes it a perfect place where different festivals can be enjoyed with a spirit of oneness and happiness. Shri Krishna Janmashtami 2024 is one of these festivals that marks the birth of the god Vishnu’s avatar – Shri Krishna. It is also referred to as Gokulashtami, and this festival is observed on the eighth day of the Bhadrapada month. As per the mythologies of the Hindu religion, Lord Vishnu took the avatar of Krishna…

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