http://www.boloji.com Boloji is the world's biggest Articles Database. en-us Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:46 -0500 Sat, 09 May 2026 12:49:46 -0500 http://www.boloji.com/feed/festivals-rss.xml Boloji rk@boloji.net (Boloji) ideas@ekant.com (Ekant Solutions)https://www.boloji.com/articles/55194/lohri-festivalLohri marks the end of winter month of Poh, and next day is the start of the month of Magh. It is a traditional welcome of longer days and the sun's journey to the northern hemisphere by people in the northern region specially in Punjab of the Indian sub-continent. The day after the Lohri festival marks the beginning of the Magh month and this day is called Maghi in Punjab, and as Pongal in Tamil Nadu and Makar Sankranti in most other parts of the country such as Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, Bihar, and Jharkhand. Lohri is special occasion, celebrated with gusto in those families where the new child is born, or a marriage has taken place.Tue, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/55194/lohri-festivalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54986/message-of-navratriIndia is a country where one can witness a unique confluence of tradition and modernity. Festivals like Navratri are not only symbols of religious faith but also carriers of cultural unity and social values. During Navratri, nine forms of Goddess Durga are worshipped, each considered a symbol of power, courage, patience, compassion, and justice.Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54986/message-of-navratrihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54710/holi-hai-the-festival-of-playful-madnessSurfed through Holi? Surely!! Now enjoy this description of the festival's charm - in its very elements of colorful cheerfulness!Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/54710/holi-hai-the-festival-of-playful-madnesshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54563/its-the-season-of-lamps-and-lightsIt’s the season of lamps and lights across the world. Last month we had Deepavali, the five-day Indian festival that celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after killing the demon Ravana. Sometime later in the West carved pumpkins came out with lamps inside them to celebrate Halloween. Both these festivals come around in the same week. Sat, 16 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54563/its-the-season-of-lamps-and-lightshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/54072/a-glimmer-of-hope-this-diwaliRecently I was in Mumbai, the city where I grew up when it was called Bombay, back in an era where life was much simpler, and the air was relatively pristine! This was the first time in more than three decades that I was back in town to celebrate Diwali, the Festival of LightsSat, 18 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/54072/a-glimmer-of-hope-this-diwalihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52986/happy-sankrantipongal-the-celebration-of-suryaThe Sun has been worshipped all over the world since the evolution of the human being on earth. This is understandable given that the Sun and the Moon are the only two celestial bodies, which are directly, clearly and easily visible to the human eye. The Lord Buddha said - ' Three things cannot be hidden for long - The Sun, The Moon and The Truth.'Sat, 15 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/52986/happy-sankrantipongal-the-celebration-of-suryahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/52065/navaratri-nine-color-full-nights-amp-daysNavaratri is a celebration which reinstates the Unity in Diversity of Indian culture. Though the fashion of celebrations also differs from one region to another region, like the several languages we speak, the celebrations carry their own native charm.Fri, 16 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/52065/navaratri-nine-color-full-nights-amp-dayshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51947/a-celebration-of-the-birthday-of-lord-vinayakaAll things have come from various destinations - Fruits, flowers, incense sticks, camphor and all! A newly moulded deity, Ganesha is ready now; decoration has to be done to start pooja next...! Maize, sugarcane, green grass, pears and sweets and all favourite foods of Lord Ganesha are ready! Sumptuously eating all, prominent deity basks long over knowledge of all subjects to erudition in youth! Nothing can tease Him, nor can He be sensualized as He is born for saving all gods from powerful giant in the legendary age, says ancient story of mythology and since then on He is saluted before all works ever!Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51947/a-celebration-of-the-birthday-of-lord-vinayakahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51822/vyasa-guru-poornimaSage Vyasa is great contributor to Indian philosophy, epics, puranas and did the division of Vedas. He gave form to Indian culture. His birthday - aashadha poornima - is celebrated as guru Poornima - Day of Gurus.Sun, 05 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51822/vyasa-guru-poornimahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51583/durga-puja-in-germany-through-unique-feelings-and-memoriesDurga Puja – these two words conjure up complex and happy memory-triggers in the hearts and minds of each and every Bengali! Be it the Hindu Bengali community from Bangladesh, or Bengalis from West Bengal which is now part of India, or children of ethnic Bengali families who now grow up here in Germany – we love it when we create a new memory based on similar sights and sounds of our puja celebrations year after year.Sat, 11 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51583/durga-puja-in-germany-through-unique-feelings-and-memorieshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/51156/durga-puja-in-bengal-a-celebration-of-lifeDurga Puja holds a special place in the heart of all Bengalis. Durga Puja in Bengal is not only a religious occasion, it is a celebration of life itself. It is a major event in Bengal’s social calendar and is waited for eagerly all the year round. During the five days of the festivities Bengal unites in celebrations and Calcutta becomes the epicenter of this gaiety.Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/51156/durga-puja-in-bengal-a-celebration-of-lifehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50563/festival-of-lightsMany deem it as the day on which Lord Rama and Sita returned to Ayodhya after exile. On that dark Amaavasya night, people of that holy town lighted oil lamps for the guidance of the divine couple, a tradition followed till today. A Yuga later, it was the turn of Lord Krishna to make an auspicious occasion when he destroyed the dreaded demon-king Narakasura and freed princesses and people alike from his evil clutches. Thu, 08 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/50563/festival-of-lightshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50539/karva-chauth-celebrating-family-amp-communityThe article narrates how karva chauth, a day of fasting for women, became a celebration for the entire neighborhood. Sun, 09 Dec 2018 11:50:44 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/50539/karva-chauth-celebrating-family-amp-communityhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/50328/the-jatara-of-paidimamba-of-vizianagaramJatara is a popular religio-social festival with elements of a carnival and spectacular celebration. The Jatara of Paidimamba, the Village Goddess of Vizianagaram, is an age-old celebration which has its origin around 1757. The name Paidimamba connotes the mother of gold, the goddess of riches. She is considered to be the protecting deity of the area by popular belief. The festival is a cultural manifestation of collective experience. It reflects shared meanings, shared ethos and a shared belief which contribute to meaningful social existence. Sun, 17 Jun 2018 09:40:12 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/50328/the-jatara-of-paidimamba-of-vizianagaramhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/49399/the-origin-of-bengals-kali-iconThat Bengal is the core area of the cult of Kali the dark devi is well-known. But was the goddess always offered puja in the form prevalent today? Actually, up till the 17th century CE she was worshipped in the symbolic form of a pot. How that changed is the stuff of fascinating legend.Sat, 12 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/49399/the-origin-of-bengals-kali-iconhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/49011/thoughts-on-kala-ghoda-festivalOur pre-independence generation seems to have been a lot deprived than the current one. As the country progresses younger people will have far greater sources for diversions.and development. Now that all these are available in fair measure age keeps us from getting the most out of them. Looks like, things have passed us by.Sat, 27 Feb 2016 13:32:04 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/49011/thoughts-on-kala-ghoda-festivalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/48642/raja-festivalRaja Festival, a typical festival in Odisha, marks the end of summer and the beginning of paddy season. The word is derived from Rajasthala, the menstruating period of the earth. The earth embodies a goddess, Bhudevi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. After the three day period the earth is ready for the paddy to be sown. This is very significant for the young girls who do not do any work, play indoor games and sing songs on the swings.Sun, 17 May 2015 11:57:07 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/48642/raja-festivalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/48502/mahashivaratriMahashivaratri will be celebrated across India and overdeas on Feb 17, 2015. It happens to be the birthday as well as the wedding say of Lord Shiva, one of the Trinities in Indian mythology. Lord Shiva stands for permanence (sanatan or shaswat) and is the Lord who swallowed poison to save the creatio, therefore called Neelakantha.Tue, 17 Feb 2015 20:50:06 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/48502/mahashivaratrihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/48433/the-significance-of-harvest-festivalTue, 13 Jan 2015 19:25:09 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/48433/the-significance-of-harvest-festivalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/16309/significance-of-dussehraMusic, song and dance in all the nine nights with a grand finale on the tenth finishes happily Navarathri and Dussehra for the work and victory of the year in Spring, Summer and Autumn before Winter.Mon, 29 Sep 2014 18:26:11 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/16309/significance-of-dussehrahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/15642/the-festival-of-coloursHoli, also known as festival of colours, is predominantly a festival of Hindus. Importance wise perhaps it would only be next to Diwali but in some parts, particularly in the northern India, it is celebrated with more enthusiasm and fanfare. It marks the end of the winter season and arrival of the spring symbolic to fertility, thrift and harvest.Sun, 16 Mar 2014 09:24:53 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/15642/the-festival-of-colourshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/15522/mahashivaratri-celebrationsMahashivaratri celebrations. Today, Feb 27, 2014, is Mahashivaratri. It is Lord Shiva's both birth and wedding day. Shiva is Ashutosh, he is param Yogi and the destroyer of all the six enemies of man: desires, anger, lust, attachment, pride and ego. May Lord bless us all and spread peace and wellness across the world.Thu, 27 Feb 2014 19:51:31 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/15522/mahashivaratri-celebrationshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/15444/saraswati-pujaSaraswati Puja: today, Feb 04, 2014, is Saraswati Puja. Saraswati is the goddess of learning, wisdom, arts, culture, music and dance etc. It falls on the fifth day of the spring, called Basant Panchami. Students, academicians, artists, writers and poets offer their obeisance to the goddess on this day. Our salutations to goddess Saraswati.Tue, 04 Feb 2014 15:42:47 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/15444/saraswati-pujahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/15164/tamso-maa-jyotir-gamayaSun, 03 Nov 2013 13:18:20 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/15164/tamso-maa-jyotir-gamayahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/15153/happy-deepavaliToday is Deepavali, a festival of light. On this day people worship the goddess of wealth; in some regions, goddess Kali, a form of Durga is worshipped too. For the traders it is the New Year; they open their new accounts on this day. Men show their reverence to the departed forefathers by performing puja and offering food. Kids enjoy new clothes, fire crackers and the ladies dressed elegantly for the occasion do all the needful to make Diwali an occasion to remember. Fri, 01 Nov 2013 20:37:58 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/15153/happy-deepavalihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/14222/play-dry-holi-...Tue, 31 Dec 2013 20:59:39 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/14222/play-dry-holi-...https://www.boloji.com/articles/14219/holi--a-festival-of-colours-and-joyIt is holi today, a spring destiva. It is a harvest festival too. It is celebrated across the county and every body takes part. It is played with colour, sweets are distributed. Young and old alike take part in this great celebration.Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:25:19 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/14219/holi--a-festival-of-colours-and-joyhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13997/rath-saptamiToday is Magh or Rath Saptami, the seventh day of the northward movement of the sun, the beginning of the spring. Many across the country take holy dips in therivers, seas and lakes and offer paryers to sun god. It is a mark of gratitude to sun who sustains life on the earth.Sun, 17 Feb 2013 05:23:20 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13997/rath-saptamihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13987/basant-panchamiIn our Indian calendar Basant Panchami is an auspicious day. The spring, the queen of seasons, is at its infancy and the nature is bubbling with joys and happiness. The trees and the creepers are ladden with flowers. There is joy all around. There is love in the air. There is music in the air. The sun is mild and the morning breeze is soothing.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 08:23:50 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13987/basant-panchamihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13690/merry-christmasIt is Christmas today, the birthday of Lord Christ. It iscelebrated all over the world.Mon, 24 Dec 2012 23:58:08 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13690/merry-christmashttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13344/Deepavali is the festival of lights that is celebrated all over the world. The festival of joy is celebrated this year on Tuesday, 13th November 2012.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:13:21 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13344/https://www.boloji.com/articles/13343/chandi-homamThe purpose of the Chandi Homam is to remove any obstacles or blocks in growth - both internally and externally - for a person or a group of people.Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:05:11 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/13343/chandi-homamhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13316/happy-halloweenIt is Halloween today. It is in essence a harvest festival, time for apple, turnip and pumpkin. Though it has religious origin, it is celebrated with fun and gusto across the world by everybody. The activities include trick-or-treat, lighting bonfires, fancy dresses for the children, playing pranks etc.Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:03:13 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/13316/happy-halloweenhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13302/sarad-purnimaToday is Sarad Purnima. It is the birthday of Mother Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Kartikeya, the handsome son of Siva-Parvati, and the army chief of the gods was also born on this full moon day. People worship Lakshmi in many parts of India. In Brindavan and Mathura, Krishna lila is enacted. In Orissa, young girls aspiring for handsome grooms worship Lord Kartikeya. It is in essence a harvest festival, immediately after the rains.Mon, 29 Oct 2012 09:57:54 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/13302/sarad-purnimahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13285/bakrid-greetingsToday is Bakrid. It is an auspicious day in Muslim calendar. On this day at the command of Allah Ibrahim agreed to sacrifice his 12-year old son. However, at the time of killing the boy, he was replaced by a sheep. On this day Muslims say their special prayers, exchange gifts and greet each other.Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:40:09 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/13285/bakrid-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/13252/dassera-greetingsDassera is an important festival in India. We worship mother Durga who stands for power (Shakti) and energy. She appears every year to eradicate evil, and establish the significance of good in our society.Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:58:26 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/13252/dassera-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12908/om-ganeshay-namah...Today is Ganesh Chaturthi, worshipping of Lord who removes all obstacles like kama, krodha, lobh, moha, mada, matsarya. he is the lord of wisdom and learning. He is very environment-friendly, too who accepts all fruits, leaves and flowers.Wed, 19 Sep 2012 08:03:46 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12908/om-ganeshay-namah...https://www.boloji.com/articles/12656/id-mubarakIt is Idul Fitr today, the day of sacrifice after 30 days of fasting during the Ramdaan month. It is a way of practicing austerity, cleansing the mind and heart. May Ramdaan foster fellow feeling, spread love andfriendship acrosss the world for peaceful living. Id Mubarak.Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:27:01 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12656/id-mubarakhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12582/janmashtami-greetingsToday is Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, an auspicious day in India. People across the globe celebrate this day with joy and gaity.Fri, 10 Aug 2012 21:05:06 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12582/janmashtami-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12554/happy-friendship-dayIt is Friendship Day today. Imagine a world without war. Imagine good relation and friendship among all the nations. Would it not be another paradise. Every home will be sweet. Our society will be a 'satsangh'.Sun, 05 Aug 2012 08:34:10 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12554/happy-friendship-dayhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12534/rakhi-purnimaIt is Rakhi Purnima today. Sisters tie 'rakhi' on the wrist of their brother. It is an assurance that brothers will protect the sister. A very noble occasion and a very sensitive festival. Thu, 02 Aug 2012 16:46:06 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12534/rakhi-purnimahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12352/car-festival-rath-yatra-at-puriThe car festival (Rath Yatra) is celebrated in Puri Orissa on the second day in the bright phase of the moon in the month of Asadh. Thsi year it falls on June 21, 2012. The three deities, Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and theeir sister Subhadra are taken out in a procession ib three specially decorated chariots. The visit Gundicha temple, stay there nine days and return to their abode via their Mausi Maa.Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:00:29 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12352/car-festival-rath-yatra-at-purihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12119/happy-easterIt is Easter today, the day when Lord Christ resurrected three day after his Crucifixion. It is symbolic of life on the earth. Easter is celebrated with great ferver both by christians and non-chritians.Sun, 08 Apr 2012 08:14:20 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12119/happy-easterhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/12109/hanuman-jayantiIt is Hanuman Jayanti today. Hanuman is the greatest devotee of Lord Ram. He helped Lord Ram in many possible ways, in locating Sita in Lanka, in making the bridge across the sea, getting medicinal plant to revive Kakshman. Ramayan is in fact an adventure of Hanuman.Fri, 06 Apr 2012 08:33:43 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/12109/hanuman-jayantihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11924/mahashivaratri-greetings-...Today is Mahashivaratri, an auspicious day. It Lord Shiva's birth and wedding day. It is celebrated with great devotion and ferver across India and beyond. People take early bath, fast, offer payers and sing devotional songs for the happiness, prosperity and success of their own and along with it for peace and happiness in the society.Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:28:17 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/11924/mahashivaratri-greetings-...https://www.boloji.com/articles/11818/vasant-panchami-greetingsOn Vasant Panchami day, the fifth bright phase of lunar month of Magh, Saraswati, representing arts, culture, fines arts, music, painting, education is worshipped. It is a sacred day to stary studies for the children, start learning music and painting too. It is basically a celebration of Spring.Sat, 28 Jan 2012 10:05:37 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/11818/vasant-panchami-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11779/happy-sankranthiWhen the sun enters the Zodiac sign Capricorn it is known as Uttarayan. In course of time the winter will recede and spring and then summer will set in. Sankranthi is a harvest festival, known as Lohri in Punjab, Haryana and other northern states. Young girls make beautiful rangolis in front ofthe houses. People take holy dips in rivers like the Ganges, the Godavari and Cauvery and at different places in the sea.Fri, 13 Jan 2012 20:00:22 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/11779/happy-sankranthihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/11563/happy-deepavaliDeepavali, a festival of light, is celebrated across India and in other countries with fun and frolic. This year Deepavali will be celebrateed on Oct 26, 2011.Tue, 25 Oct 2011 07:49:32 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/11563/happy-deepavalihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10839/baisakhi-greetingsBaisakhi is celebrated in many parts of the country as a new year. It is essentially a harvest festival.Thu, 14 Apr 2011 09:06:33 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10839/baisakhi-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10836/rama-navami-greetingsRama Navami is an auspicious day in India - the birth day of Lord Rama and Sita Rama kalyan, i.e. the wedding day. Lord Rama is considered as an ideal king and an ideal human being too, aptly called Maryada purush.Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:10:50 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10836/rama-navami-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10794/ugadi-greetingsUgadi means New Era or new year and is celebrated in different states or regions by different names.Mon, 04 Apr 2011 08:47:10 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10794/ugadi-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10714/holi-greetingsHoli is a festival of colours,played and celebrated on Phalguna purnima each year. It is a spring festival at the end of winter.Sat, 19 Mar 2011 11:59:36 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/10714/holi-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10677/chronology-of-easterEaster is a Christian festival commemorating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.Sat, 12 Mar 2011 18:05:46 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/10677/chronology-of-easterhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10623/mahashivaratri-greetingsMahashivaratri is an important festival marking the end of the winter. It is Lord Shiva's birthday and according to some his wedding anniversary. It is celebrated with great gusto and fanfare.Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:04:38 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/10623/mahashivaratri-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10533/magh-saptami-greetingsMagh saptami is a spring festival in India. People take a dip in the ocean or rivers at the sunrise.Fri, 11 Feb 2011 07:48:41 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/10533/magh-saptami-greetingshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10525/vasant-panchamiSaraswati puja is performed on Magh panchami day. Saraswati is the goddess symbolic for education, art and music.Mon, 07 Feb 2011 21:06:22 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/10525/vasant-panchamihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10347/thiruvathira-thoughtsMilan Kundera, the great Czech Novelist, mentions in one of his novels that a nation or society that has no folk tales, folk dances and folk festivals is a spiritually dead nation. In that sense, India is spiritually ever alive as our nation is a paradise of folk festivals and dances. Among these festivals, there are a few that still retain a pastoral flavour and convey an intense wistfulness that inexorably connects you to the village you grew up. For me, one such festival is Thiruvathira and today it is celebrated all over Kerala. Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:20:25 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/10347/thiruvathira-thoughtshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/10205/south-karthigai-month-and-lord-shivaSun, 21 Nov 2010 14:54:36 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/10205/south-karthigai-month-and-lord-shivahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/6707/raksha-bandhanFri, 19 Nov 2010 07:27:27 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/6707/raksha-bandhanhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/6706/the-festival-of-lightsSun, 05 Jun 2011 11:28:56 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/6706/the-festival-of-lightshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/798/kerala-the-land-of-boat-racesAranmula, in Pathanamthitta district, is famous as one of the five temple towns like Guruvayur. Other major temples associated with the worship of Lord Krishna are those of Trichambaram, Tiruvarppu and Ambalappuzha. Lord Parthasarathy is the presiding deity of the Aranmula temple. There are five ancient shrines around Chengannur, sanctified by the Pandavas. They are at Aranmula (Arjuna), Chengannur (Yuddhishtra), Tiruppuliyur (Bheema), Tiruvanmandur (Nakula) and Tirukkadittaanam (Sahadeva). The Tamil hymns of Nammalwar of the 1st millennium CE glorify this legend. Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:19:13 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/798/kerala-the-land-of-boat-raceshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/674/vishu-the-festival-of-memoriesVishu is a festival of nostalgic memories' and they are invariably associated with my childhood . It reminds me of the sights, sounds and smells of my soil. It renews my roots and identity. Those memories are as golden as the 'Kani Konna flower' (flower of cassia fistula tree).'Vishu' 'is one triumphant occasion when children's aspirations to become rich are richly rewarded.' The 'Vishukaineettom' (Handsel or' token money given as a blessing' by elders to all younger ones in the family) literally portrays prosperity that this festival rightly proclaims Fri, 05 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/674/vishu-the-festival-of-memorieshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/673/timelessness-of-mahashivarathriMahashivarathri falls on the 14th Day of the Dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Phalguna (February-March) and is dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva. This festival is purely religious in nature and universally observed by all Hindus. On this Day devout Hindus observe fasting throughout the day and other austeritiesTue, 28 Sep 2010 21:07:11 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/673/timelessness-of-mahashivarathrihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/672/the-koh-i-noor-of-indias-mela-cultureStarted in year 1905, Gwalior Mela envisioned by (Late) Maharaja Madho Rao Scindia is known for its cultural activities wherein topmost musicians, poets, cine heart-throbs, dancers and singers are invited to perform. Dangals, Mushairas, Kavvalis, Kavi Sammelans, Cultural Evenings, Music Nights and several other special activities well organized and are integral part of the Mela. Over 2 million people visit the Mela from all over India .Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:32:38 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/672/the-koh-i-noor-of-indias-mela-culturehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/671/sivaratriSivaratri, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is celebrated on the moonless night of the month of Phalguna, which is the fourteenth day in the krishnapaksha or dark half. Owing to a special planetary conjunction, spiritual practices done on this day are considered to be especially auspicious and beneficial.Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:06:05 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/671/sivaratrihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/669/shavuot-celebration-of-covenant-with-godShavuot, the 'Festival of Weeks', is the second of the three major festivals (Passover being the first and Sukkot the third), celebrating harvest season in Israel. Shavuot, which means 'weeks', refers to the timing of the festival, which is held exactly seven weeks after Passover (the 'Omer' period).Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:05:48 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/669/shavuot-celebration-of-covenant-with-godhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/668/seven-festive-days-in-the-birth-place-of-goddess-sitaDiwali is celebrated all over India but in the Mithilanchal region of India, in Bihar Diwali marks the beginning of a series of fun and festivities .Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:29:07 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/668/seven-festive-days-in-the-birth-place-of-goddess-sitahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/667/rakhi-amp-raksha-bandhanAs the name suggests, the ritual is essentially to confer Raksha ' safety ' on the person you love. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:04:16 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/667/rakhi-amp-raksha-bandhanhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/665/pious-pachydermsthe-thrissur-pooram-festivalElephant and Kerala are indivisibly related. Kerala must be the only place where a statue has been erected in the memory of an elephant, Guruvayoor Kesavan, who served the presiding deity of Guruvayoor for several decades. To add more an elephant race is conducted every year at Guruvayoor .Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:03:33 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/665/pious-pachydermsthe-thrissur-pooram-festivalhttps://www.boloji.com/articles/664/passover-celebration-and-solemn-observancePassover, as the Jewish festival Pesach is popularly known, begins on the 15th day of the Jewish month of Nissan, the start of the spring season. It has both historical and agricultural significance. Agriculturally, it represents the commencement of harvest in Israel. However, the primary observances of Passover are related to the Jewish Exodus from Egypt, and consequent redemption from slavery. The various rituals and observances associated with Pesach help us to understand this crucial narrative of collective Jewish memory.Tue, 28 Sep 2010 21:03:17 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/664/passover-celebration-and-solemn-observancehttps://www.boloji.com/articles/663/muslim-festivals-in-indiaThere are a number of Muslim festivals like Muharram, Bakri Id, Ramzan, Id-I-Milad Shab-I-Barat and others. A well-known peculiarity of Muslim festivals is this that they do not correspond to any particular date or month of the Gregorian Calendar, as they are based on the Hegira which follows pure lunar reckoning. As such these Muslim festivals do not have months corresponding to seasonsTue, 28 Sep 2010 21:02:56 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/663/muslim-festivals-in-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/662/mahalaya-invoking-the-mother-goddessMahalaya is an auspicious occasion observed seven days before the Durga Puja, and heralds the advent of Durga, the goddess of supreme power. It is an invocation and invitation to the mother goddess to rise, awake and descend on earth and annihilate the evils of the world by her Supreme Goodness - Jago Tumi Jago, Jago Durga...This is done through the chanting of mantras and shlokas and singing devotional songs. The day of Mahalaya ushers in the aura of Durga Puja.Wed, 18 Nov 2015 13:05:26 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/662/mahalaya-invoking-the-mother-goddesshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/660/festivals-of-indiaIndia is a land of festivals and festivities. These festivals are basically meant to express gratitude to the forces of nature that help the human beings to produce wealth of food from tilling the land, to procreate and bring to life best offspring, to harness energy resources from water, air, and sun energy. Thus sun, air, water (rivers, seas, and ocean) trees and forest (that give us wood and herbs and roots as medicines) became objects of worship.Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:25:59 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/660/festivals-of-indiahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/659/diwali--the-festival-of-lightsDiwali is the most joyous of all the festivals of Hindus. It is celebrated all over India with much gaiety and enthusiasm for four days in the months of October or November. This time of the year, the kharip crop is harvested and cotton crop brings cash. Goddess Laxmi, symbolizing prosperity and wealth, is worshiped on the no moon day of the month of Ashwin according to Hindu almanac. It marks the beginning of New Year for Vaishya community - merchants, businessmen and traders. Diwali is seen victory of good over evil, of knowledge over ignorance, of truth over untruthTue, 28 Sep 2010 08:44:49 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/659/diwali--the-festival-of-lightshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/658/diwali-di-raatFri, 19 Nov 2010 07:24:39 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/658/diwali-di-raathttps://www.boloji.com/articles/656/diwali--the-festival-of-lights--as-celebrated-in-the-pushti-margaDiwali and New Year have a special meaning for followers of Pushti Marga. This article aims to explore this ancient relationship. It will also describe some of the festivities and rituals taking place at Nathadwara during the festival period. As Rag, Bhog and Shringar are so important to the Pushti sect, the article will also describe some of the fascinating shringars and " settings of this grand festival. Though the festival lasts for many days, this article lists pageantry of five main days, Vagh Basras, Dhan Teras, Kali Chudash, Diwali and Annakut New Year." bechavatsFri, 19 Nov 2010 07:23:02 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/656/diwali--the-festival-of-lights--as-celebrated-in-the-pushti-margahttps://www.boloji.com/articles/655/diwali--the-festival-of-lights-18-days-guide-from-dhan-teras-to-deva-diwaliDiwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the abundance of autumn harvest. Dedicated to various Gods and goddesses, the festival also marks an important date in the Indian calendar, as this is the point from which we measure the "Vikram Savant", date line established by King Vikram who defeated the Huns and saved India from their potentially disastrous foreign rule. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 07:15:30 -0600https://www.boloji.com/articles/655/diwali--the-festival-of-lights-18-days-guide-from-dhan-teras-to-deva-diwalihttps://www.boloji.com/articles/653/celebration-of-indian-festivalsTue, 28 Sep 2010 08:42:05 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/653/celebration-of-indian-festivalshttps://www.boloji.com/articles/651/baisakhiBaisakhi, marks the beginning of New Year, particularly in the northern part of India. It is among the few Indian festivals that has a fixed date. Baisakhi is always on April 13th. In Kerala, Baisakhi is called as 'Vishu' and in Tamil Nadu, it is celebrated as 'Puthandu' .Tue, 28 Sep 2010 08:39:52 -0500https://www.boloji.com/articles/651/baisakhi