Encyclopedia - Indian Festivals: Encyclopedia - Indian Festivals
The following is a List of Festivals in India: Indian festivals - Hindu. Diwali Bhaubeej Dussehra or Daserra Kumar Purnima Chhath Ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Festivals: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Festivals - Zoroastrian
The Parsis account for less than 0.007% of the Indian population, but as Mahatma Gandhi said, they are "in number beneath contempt, but i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi - Some Major Festivals At Iit Delhi
Tryst: Technical Festival of IIT Delhi, attracts brains from over 400 professional colleges from all over the county and the top schools ...   » Read the article

Article - Jainism: Indian Festivals - Mahavir Jayanti
The most important festival of the Jain community is Mahavir Jayanti, the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir. This is observed on the 13th...   » Read the article

Article - Christian Meditation: Christian Meditation - Death Of The Self  
The practice of Christian meditation dates back to the beginning of Christianity; its objective is to daily 'empty the self' to experi...   » Read the article

Article - Raksha Bandhan: Of Human Bonding And Celebration - About Raksha Bandhan  
There is an ancient lore associated with the festival of Raksha Bandhan that is celebrated during the bright fortnight in the Hindu mo...   » Read the article

Article - Festival Of Ridvan: Festival Of Paradise, The Baha'i Ridvan  
Ridvan is a garden chosen by Baha'u'llah for announcing his divine mission. The Festival of Ridvan is celebrated over 12 days from Apr...   » Read the article

Article - Baisakhi: Baisakhi Is Both Sacred And Secular  
The traditional festivals of the Indian diaspora all reflect the ancient concept of the Utsav Mela, which encouraged everyone to congr...   » Read the article

Article - Onam: Are We Ready For Another Mahabali?  
Onam, the festival of flowers, an annual celebration of the spirit of Mahabali's reign of justice, will continue to inspire us to stri...   » Read the article

Article - Purushottama: Krishna Purushottama, The Extra Month  
Purushottama, the holy month, occurs once every three years. Devotional practice during the month is said to bring to offenders the ch...   » Read the article

Article - Bihu: Bihu, The Unifying Festival Of Assam  
Nearly 80 per cent of the people of Assam are dependent on agriculture and spontaneous celebration of festivities is associated with t...   » Read the article

Article - Epiphany: Epiphany - Festival Of The Twelfth Night  
Epiphany celebrates the intervention of God in the life of a people, relating effectively, the Christmas message which emerged from Ch...   » Read the article

Article - Valentines Day: Love's Fable Lost In Springtime Sale
Today's Valentines, for all their 'happiness', betray fear in their eyes. They know little of brotherly love, still less of love for...   » Read the article

Article - Lohri: Lohri Celebrates The Spirit Of Life  
The festival of Lohri marks the beginning of the end of winter and the coming of spring and the new year. The fires lit at night, the ...   » Read the article

Article - Christmas: Look A Gift-horse In The Mouth - About Christmas  
With the Christmas-New Year festive season round the corner, we are about to spin into another frenetic round of gift-giving. The act ...   » Read the article

Article - Chinese New Year: Year Of The Monkey  
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year which has been designated the Year of the Monkey, 4701. The date is computed on the bas...   » Read the article

Article - Shri Rama: Prince Of Ayodhya, Prophet Of Peace  
Shri Rama is an avatar of Maha Vishnu . He is the Adi Purush - the Ancient One - who, out of compassion for humankind, descends to ear...   » Read the article

Article - Amarnath: Amarnath Journey Prompts Reflection  
We tend to pray to God only for our worldly needs, which are much more than our requirements. Krishna says in the Gita, "Four typ...   » Read the article

Article - Christmas: Celebrate The Spirit Of Life With Jesus - About Christmas  
Jesus came into the world to unveil the essence and scope of humanity. French philosopher Pascal said, it is through Jesus of Nazareth...   » Read the article

Article - Easter: The Spirit Of Easter Brings New Hope  
Easter is not the remembrance of an esoteric event whose scope and significance were confined to Jesus of Nazareth. Understood in term...   » Read the article

Article - Lent: Lent - Period Of Faith And Renewal  
Lent is a special season in which Christians prepare for the feast of Easter, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. The word Lent is ...   » Read the article

Article - Declaration Of The Bab: Three Principles To Unite The World  
During the mid-19th century, Baha'u'llah proclaimed three cardinal principles: The oneness of mankind, oneness of God and oneness of r...   » Read the article

Article - Christmas: Imitation Of Christ, Peace On Earth - - About Christmas  
Christmas symbolises peace and goodwill towards all; that is why ceasefires are inspired by Christmas. It also means that we should re...   » Read the article

Article - Ash Wednesday: The Passion Of Christ And Ash Wednesday  
Lent, the season of fasting, penance and prayer begins today, on Ash Wednesday. The Lenten theme has often been negatively interpreted...   » Read the article

Article - Lent: Time To Fast, Forgive And Give - About Lent  
Lent, commencing is the 40-day period of preparation before Easter. For Christians worldwide, it is a time for repentance, fasting and...   » Read the article

Article - Navaratri: Another Perspective On Navaratri  
Every festival in India is celebrated with a divine purpose so as to receive the grace of the Almighty. Science explores the law of gr...   » Read the article

Article - Id-ul-azha: Faith And Qurbani - Spirit Of Eid  
Id-ul-Azha is the second most important festival of Muslims across the world. Today's celebration comes almost two months after Eid-ul...   » Read the article

Article - Shivaratri: Lord Of Destruction Also Protects Life - About Shivaratri  
Shivaratri is a festival of fasting, worship and prayer. Fasting is undertaken to get rid of one's ego. Once the ego is destroyed, the...   » Read the article

Article - Jain Philosophy: Scientific Heritage Of Jain Philosophy  
Although ancient Jain scientific thought is not so well known, it is a rich source of Indian scientific heritage. The grand Jain spiri...   » Read the article

Article - Gurgadi Diwas: Spiritual Uplift With Gurbani  
Gurgadi Diwas is observed on October 20, when on this day in 1708, Guru Gobind Singh canonised the sacred Aad Granth pothi that Sikhs ...   » Read the article

Article - Puri Festival: Lord Of The Universe - Puri Jagannath - About Puri Festival  
In the Jagannath Puri festival the king works as a sweeper, cleaning the pathway ahead of the chariot, denoting that no labour is insi...   » Read the article

Article - Deccan: The Serene Jewel Of The Deccan  
TS Eliot wrote in Four Quartets : "The only wisdom one can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility...humility is endless...&quo...   » Read the article

Article - Buddha Purnima: From Desire To Enlightenment  
Religion is not meant to create conflict and division, but to promote dialogue and harmony. Buddha Purnima is an appropriate occasion ...   » Read the article

Article - Rosh Hashanah: Jewish Beginning - Rosh Hashanah  
Many important events are believed to have happened on Rosh Hashanah. The six days of creation were completed; Abraham and Jacob were ...   » Read the article

Article - Diwali: It's Time To Light Lamps Of Wisdom - About Diwali  
Festive bonhomie apart, many myths, legends and spiritual insights are woven around the customs and rituals associated with Diwali. &...   » Read the article

Article - Paryushan Parva: Festival Of Fasting - Paryushan Parva  
According to Jain tradition, among the 12 types of penances, the first four - anshan (fasting), unodari (eating less), vritti-sankshep...   » Read the article

Article - Diwali: The Significance Of Celebrating Diwali  
Diwali is a time of the year when families, friends and communities come together in a spirit of celebration and joy. Diwali is the ti...   » Read the article

Article - Nanak: Nanak's Musical Path To Ananda  
Idol worship, caste and ascetic austerity had no place in Nanak's religion. He believed in one God, Ek Omkar ; singing His praises was...   » Read the article

Article - Mahavira: Mahavir's Thoughts On Economics  
Post-industrial revolution, developed nations acquired dominant control over world resources. But industrial pollution began to threat...   » Read the article

Article - Passover: The Jewish Passover Celebrates Freedom  
The Hebrew word for Passover is Pesach, a combination of peh and sach . The two words mean, 'the mouth speaks'. Passover is all about ...   » Read the article

Article - Amarnath: Beyond The Last Blue Mountain  
Traditionally, going on a tirtha or pilgrimage is believed to present an ideal occasion for soul-searching. The more arduous the journ...   » Read the article

Article - Durga: Invincible Durga Is Always On Call  
The Markandaya Purana and the Vamana Purana chronicle how Mahishasura, the wicked buffalo-king, a demon possessing monstrous power and...   » Read the article

Article - Dussehra: Slaying The Demon That's Within Us  
Dussehra marks the day when goddess Durga killed the buffalo-demon Mahishasura, who had a boon from Brahma that he would not be slain ...   » Read the article

Article - Gopala: Gopala - Many Things To Many People  
This day, over 5,000 years ago, Krishna appeared on Earth as the son of Vasudeva and Devaki. Because of his human form and behaviour, ...   » Read the article

Article - Mahashivratri: Celestial Marriage Of Shiva And Shakti  
There is an interesting legend connected with Mahashivratri, the day Shiva got married a second time to Shakti, his divine consort. &...   » Read the article

Article - Ugadi: Bitter-sweet Pill For Equanimity  
In Karnataka, on the morning of Ugadi, New Year, it is a tradition to eat bevu-bella crushed tender neem leaves and jaggery powder mix...   » Read the article

Article - Jesus In India: Why Jesus Belongs To The East  
According to a Los Angeles Times report, the book titled The Second Coming of Christ: The Resurrection of Christ Within You claims tha...   » Read the article

Article - Kumbh Mela: Pilgrims Undeterred By Perils  
In the stampede at the Nashik Kumbh Mela, many pilgrims were injured and several died. Some others drowned in the Godavari while takin...   » Read the article

Article - Atma Vidya: Touch Base With God Through Atma Vidya  
Sri Sathya Sai Baba is among those realised souls whose wisdom cuts across all barriers of race and religion, aimed only at restoring ...   » Read the article

Article - Thriprayar: A Union Of Brahman And Maya  
Twenty-five kilometres south west of Thrissur in Kerala, there is an ancient Rama temple at Thriprayar. In front of the temple flows t...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Awakening: 2005 - The Year Of Spiritual Awakening  
The year 2005 comes under the banner of 'Spirituality' and is ruled by the strongest God Force represented by number 7.   In Wes...   » Read the article

Article - Ramzan: Ramzan Diary From Fatehpur Sikri  
I wasn't sure what woke me up - the mellifluous call of the muezzin to prayer or the peacocks' "peeuing", calling out franti...   » Read the article

Article - Vaishakha Purnima Day: A Life In The Day Of The Buddha
Pilgrims visit Bodh Gaya on Vaishakha Purnima day as it marks the three major events in the Buddha's life: His birth, enlightenment ...   » Read the article

Article - Imam Husain: Husain's Sacrifice To Uphold Truth  
Today is the martyrdom day of Imam Husain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed. In 61 Hizrat (680 AD) a battle took place at Karbala, Iraq, o...   » Read the article

Article - Namaz: Truth Unveiled In Seventh Heaven - About Namaz  
The Prophet Muhammad started receiving revelations from Allah in 610 AD through an angel. When he began to propagate the divine messag...   » Read the article

Article - Chishti Shrine: Pilgrimage Of Faith - Chishti's Shrine  
Pilgrims are flocking to the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti at Ajmer on the occasion of the annual Urs. Popularly known as Khwaja ...   » Read the article

Article - Ramzan: Fasting, Praying And Charity  
Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, offers an extensive programme of reform and spiritual elevation to all Muslims ...   » Read the article

Article - Ramzan: Why I Love To Fast During Ramzan  
Every year, I eagerly await the month of Ramzan. Fasting and praying during the month prepares me to move closer to God. Fasting is no...   » Read the article

Article - Ramzan: Social Relevance Of Ramzan Fast  
Everyday during Ramzan, for one lunar month from sunrise to sunset, Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and smoking.   Why do ...   » Read the article

Article - Diwali: Gen-x Celebrates Spirit Of Diwali  
In her autobiography, Kagazhi hai Pairahan , Ismat Chugtai recalls her experience one Janmashtmi , when as a child, she had visited he...   » Read the article

Article - Jamshedji Navroze: Nothing's Impossible When God Is Present - About Jamshedji Navroze  
Today, as the vernal equinox bathes the universe in a golden glow and Spring dances in seen and unseen splendour, it is amply clear th...   » Read the article

Article - Holi: Colourful Triumph Of Good Over Evil - About Holi  
Holi is an abundant celebration of joy, goodness and the season of spring. The day of Holi on Phalgun Purnima (full moon day) is obser...   » Read the article

Article - Hanuman And Ram: Hanuman And Ram - Bond Of Brothers  
Hanuman, the monkey-god, was an ardent devotee of Rama. His devotion took him wherever he was required to help Rama tide over difficul...   » Read the article

Article - Makara Jyoti: Unique Makara Jyoti In Sabarimala Hills  
Every year on Makara Sankaranthi , a unique phenomenon takes place at Sabarimala, the popular pilgrim centre on the Kerala-Tamil Nadu ...   » Read the article

Article - Rama Navami: In Praise Of Rama, Maryada Purusha  
Maryada Purusha , Rama Navami , Rama nama, Rama nama mantra, Rama nama contains the power of all mantras. Just uttering the syllable '...   » Read the article

Article - Kabah: Pilgrimage To Kabah - Spirit Of Sacrifice  
Over 4,000 years ago God asked Abraham to build the Kabah (house of worship) at Mecca and to call upon all people to make the pilgrima...   » Read the article

Article - Dhanteras: Dhanteras For Health, Wealth And Prosperity  
On Dhanteras , Hindus worship Lord Dhanwantari, the deity of health and healing. Dhan is wealth or Lakshmi - so the goddess of wealth ...   » Read the article

Article - Makara Sankaranti: A Different Kind Of Pilgrimage - About Makara Sankaranti  
January every year, devotees throng the Sabarimala temple situated in the Sahayadri ranges in Kerala, to participate in the renowned M...   » Read the article

Article - Muslim New Year: A Poignant Plea For Truth And Justice  
The moon of Muharram has been sighted. This is the beginning of the New Year of Muslims according to the tenements of Islam and the Sh...   » Read the article

Article - Krishna: Krishna The Cowherd - The Perfect Avatar  
Lord Krishna's influence on our lives far exceeds that of any other God-incarnate. Krishna is depicted not only as an embodiment of wi...   » Read the article

Article - Shivaratri: A Column Of Light On Shivaratri  
The lakhs of Shiva temples all over India include the famous temples at Amarnath in Kashmir, Somnath in Gujarat, Vishwanath in Varanas...   » Read the article

Article - Jamshedi Navroz: Celebration Of Life - Jamshedi Navroz  
The philosophy of Prophet Zarathushtra accorded sanctity to nature as much as to rectitude in human existence. The Sun became the cele...   » Read the article

Article - Shankara Jayanthi: Hindu Traditions - Shankara Jayanthi
Shankara Jayanthi: Shankara is our Vedanta Guru. He was God incarnate. He was born at a time when Indian thought and culture were decay...   » Read the article

Article - What Happened At The Oneness Festival Feb 16-22 2004?
One of the participants at the Oneness Festival share his personal experiences of the Oneness Festival that took place February 16-22 200...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dashai: Encyclopedia - Dashai
Dashai (दशैं) is a Nepalese festival celebrated in Autumn. It corresponds to the Indian festival Dussehra. Other related archive...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana: Encyclopedia - Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana
Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana is a music festival of Indian classical music. Other related archivesIndian classical music, music festiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zoroastrian Calendar: Encyclopedia - Zoroastrian Calendar
The Zoroastrian calendar (sometimes referred to as the Persian calendar) has a year that is 365 days long, composed of 12 months of 30 da...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iris: Encyclopedia - Iris
IRIS can refer to: An organization: Institute for Research in Information and Scholarship, now defunct hypertext project at Brown Univer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ugadi: Encyclopedia - Ugadi
Ugadi (literally - the start of an era) is the new year's day for the people of the Deccan region of India. While the people of Andhra Pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vishu: Encyclopedia - Vishu
Vishu (വിഷൂ) is a festival held in the state of Kerala (and adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu) in India around the first day in the M...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malayalam Calendar: Encyclopedia - Malayalam Calendar
The Malayalam calendar is a sidereal solar calendar used in the South Indian state of Kerala. It has twelve months: Chingam. "Onam", the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parsi: Encyclopedia - Parsi
This article is about (members of) the Parsi Zoroastrian community in and from India. The term "Parsi" may also be used... in an anthrop...   » Read the article

Article - Narasimha Avatar: Devotee's Dream, Brahma's Pride  
Narasimha avatar, one of the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, is unique in many ways. In the other avatars Vishnu was born at a partic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi - Overview
Established as College of Engineering in 1961, IIT Delhi was given the current name and declared an Institution of National Importance un...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Institute Of Technology Delhi - Other Facilites
The Students Activity Centre provides a number of facilities for students' extracurricular and physical development. The central two-stor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Festivals In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Festivals In India - Zoroastrian
The Parsis account for less than 0.007% of the Indian population, but as Mahatma Gandhi said, they are "in number beneath contempt, but i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Culture Of Bolivia: Encyclopedia Ii - Culture Of Bolivia - Festivals
Pagan rites from the pre-Columbian era are still common during the religious festivals of the Indians. The clothing used during the festi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Dress: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Dress - Women's Dress
Indian Dress - Sari. Women in India may wear a sari, a length of material wrapped over a petticoat and a bodice or choli. Different reg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Folk Dances: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Folk Dances - Padayani Kerala
Padayani or Padeni in colloquial speech is one of the most colorful and spectacular folk arts associated with the festivals of certain te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tulsa Oklahoma: Encyclopedia Ii - Tulsa Oklahoma - Entertainment And Attractions
With the city's interesting mix of Southern settlers, Northern oilmen, and Western ranchers and thanks to Tulsa's location in an area ric...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tulsa Oklahoma: Encyclopedia Ii - Tulsa Oklahoma - Tulsa's Districts And Neighborhoods
Tulsa is a unique city with many striking structures built in the 1920s and 1930s by oil barons. Downtown in particular has many landmark...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Festivals
Image:Nishan Pad Yatra.jpg Shyamji is also worshipped in the form of Lord Krishna. Thus, the vigour in the festivity mood derives its fla...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khatushyamji: Encyclopedia Ii - Khatushyamji - Festivals
Shyamji is also worshipped in the form of Krishna. Thus, the vigour in the festivity mood derives its flavour from the fickle and colourf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indian Institute Of Management Indore: Encyclopedia Ii - Indian Institute Of Management Indore - Student Activities
The activities of the students are co-ordinated by the Students Welfare Activities Council (SWAC), an elected body of student representat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sikkim: Encyclopedia Ii - Sikkim - Culture
Sikkim residents celebrate all major Indian festivals such as Diwali and Dussera, the popular Hindu festivals. Losar, Loosong, Saga Dawa,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Cloud: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Cloud - Story
The movie centers around the journey of personal growth that a young Navajo man, Black Cloud (Eddie Spears), must make to prepare himself...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Festival: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Festival
festival: A time of religious celebration and special observances. Festivals generally recur yearly, their dates varying slightly acco...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Parsi: Encyclopedia Ii - Parsi - Ethnic Origins Of The Parsis Of India
Although the Parsis of India originally emigrated from Pars, they no longer have social or familial ties to Persians. Whether Parsis are ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aarti: Encyclopedia Ii - Aarti - Aarti In South Indian Temples
In North india, most Aarthis follow the format of 'Om Jai Jagadeesahare' meaning ' Hail Protector of the Universe'. This Aarthi is often ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gangtok: Encyclopedia Ii - Gangtok - Culture
Major Indian festivals, such as Diwali and Makar Sankranti (the popular Hindu festivals) along with the Buddhist festivals like Losar, Lo...   » Read the article