Durga, in Sanskrit means "She who is incomprehensible or difficult to reach." Goddess Durga is a form of Shakti worshiped for her gracious as well as terrifying aspect. Mother of the Universe, she represents the infinite power of the universe and is a symbol...

The word 'Deepawali is composed of two words - Deepa meaning Light and Avali meaning a Row. It means a row of lights and indeed illumination forms its main attraction. It is a festival of lights celebrating the victory of good over evil, light...

This is one of the most exuberant festivals and also the most colorful. It heralds the advent of spring and the end of winters. It is celebrated by throwing colored water and powder at each other. On the eve of Holi, bonfires are built...

Navaratri literally means nine nights in Sanskrit; Nava meaning Nine and Ratri meaning nights. During these nine nights and ten days, nine forms of Shakti/Devi are worshipped. Shakti is the source of everything, and represents the Supreme in this divine form. By worshipping Her,...

Nag Panchmi is a Hindu festival on which snakes are worshipped. Nag Panchmi is celebrated as the victory of Lord Krishna on Kaliya, the most dangerous snake. In the Mahabharata, Astika, the Brahmin son of Jaratkarus, who stopped the Sarpa Satra of Janamejaya, king...

Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means "the tie or knot of protection". It is an ancient festival that ritually celebrates the love and duty between brothers and their sisters. Goddess MahaLakshmi tied a rakhi onto the wrist of the King Bali from hell thus making...

Ganesh Chaturthi puja is for Akhand Sobhgaya Lakshmi (irrevocable fortune, success and wealth) and for accomplishment of Riddhi-Siddhi (prosperity and opulence). Lord Ganesha descends on the earth on Ganesh Chaturthi to stay with His devotees for the course for ten days). For 10 days,...

Ayudha puja is the day to honor and feel grateful for all the instruments that add meaning to our life. Even small things like laptop, stationery, office files, financial investments letter, office tables to large machinery, cars and buses and every object you use as part of...

Life size effigies of Ravana, Kumbhakaran and Meghanath would be made for this puja and would be burnt, thus signifying taking away all kinds of (evil elements, enemies, Dosha, diseases, failures, worries, miseries, fights, laziness, ego, accidents and negativity) from your life. The main...

Makar Sankranti puja is done for power, valour, wisdom, growth and removing obstacles.  Makara Sankranti is the day when the Sun begins its movement away from the Tropic of Capricorn and towards the northern hemisphere and thus it signifies an event wherein the Sun-God...