Hindu festivals

Maha Shivratri 2018: Things you need for the Puja

Check out the things you need for performing Maha Shivratri Puja at home.

Feb 12, 2018, 12:19 PM IST

Dussehra 2017: Check out Vijaya Dashami WhatsApp messages and SMS for your friends and family

It is time to recall the inspiring valour of Lord Rama and Goddess Durga to celebrate the triumph of good over evil.

Sep 28, 2017, 15:27 PM IST

Sunny Leone’s condom ad with reference to Navratri stirs controversy in Gujarat

The ad has irked a group that wants the hoardings to be removed. 

Sep 20, 2017, 09:02 AM IST

Navratri 2017: Check out specific colour code for this year

If you are wondering what colour to go for, then here’s an answer – every year, there’s a specific colour code for each of the nine days. 

Sep 11, 2017, 11:04 AM IST

Guru Purnima 2017: Special WhatsApp messages, SMS for Teachers

In India, on the full moon day in the month of Aashadha, Guru Purnima is celebrated to pay ode to the teachers. The bond between a teacher and a student is indescribable.

Jul 06, 2017, 13:30 PM IST

Akshaya Tritiya 2017: Wish friends, family and relatives with these WhatsApp messages

Akshaya Tritiya marks the third day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Vaishaka in the Hindu calendar which often coincides with April –May according to the Gregorian calendar.

Apr 27, 2017, 11:55 AM IST

Holi 2017: Holika Dahan Pujan Vidhi and Narasimha Maha Mantra

If you do not know how to perform Holika Dahan, then worry not. We have the vidhi (procedure) written below.

Mar 10, 2017, 09:39 AM IST

Holi 2017: Holika Dahan timings

Going by the Hindu Lunar calendar, Holika Dahan concurs with the full moon day in the month of Phalguna, a day which is called Phalguna Purnima.

Mar 10, 2017, 09:04 AM IST

Vasant Panchami 2017: Sudarsan Pattnaik pays tribute to Goddess Saraswati – See PICS

Check out Sudarsan Pattnaik’s sand art at the Bhubaneswar airport and the tribute his students paid to the Goddess of learning at the Puri beach.

Feb 01, 2017, 08:15 AM IST

Diwali Lakshmi Pujan 2016: Timings, Tithi and Vidhi

This year, Lakshmi Pujan will be performed on October 30.

Oct 29, 2016, 03:31 AM IST

Diwali 2016: Spiritual healing tips to bring in prosperity, protection and abundance

Here are some hands-on tips to bring in more happiness, positivity and prosperity.

Oct 25, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Diwali 2016 schedule: Festivals and significance

Spread over five days, Deepavali is an occasion for members of the family to get-together and soak in the zest for celebrations.

Oct 24, 2016, 11:04 AM IST

Diwali 2016: Sydney Opera House to be lit up for the festival of lights

New South Wales Premier Mike Baird will visit the Opera House next Friday night to witness its colour change.

Oct 24, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

Saraswati Puja on Vasant Panchami - Tithi, Muhurt and Vidhi

A number of Hindus celebrate Saraswati Puja on the occasion of Vasant Panchami, a festival that marks the arrival of the spring season.

Feb 10, 2016, 11:43 AM IST

Significance of celebrating Vasant Panchami!

Significance of Vasant Panchami.

Feb 05, 2016, 17:32 PM IST

Chhath Puja 2015 special: Puja vidhi and timings

Chhath Puja is believed to be the only Vedic festival dedicated to Surya (the Sun God).

Nov 17, 2015, 12:27 PM IST

Diwali 2016: Five things parents much teach their children

Diwali or Deepawali is one of the most important festivals of Hindus. Popular for its theme and tradition, the festival of lights infuses renewed enthusiasm and joy year after year.

Nov 05, 2015, 11:54 AM IST

Karva Chauth 2016: Things to do for your wife

Express your love for her in the most special way this Karva Chauth.

Oct 28, 2015, 12:00 PM IST

Mahalakshmi Vrata: 8 things to observe to gain wealth

The Mahalakshmi Vrata falls four days after Ganesh Chaturthi on Shukla Ashtami during Bhadrapada month.

Sep 21, 2015, 14:30 PM IST