Holi, a traditional Hindu festival which celebrates the beginning of spring as well as the triumph of good over evil. It is best known around the world for the powder tha...

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is the most popular of all the festivals from South Asia. The festival is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains for a variety of rea...

India’s cultural heritage is richer than any other nation in this world. There are countless festivals celebrated across the length and breadth of this country and most...

The birth of Lord Krishna (a re-incarnation of Lord Vishnu) is celebrated on the eighth day of a lunar fortnight in August-September, hence the name Janmashtami (birth + ...

Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of affection between brothers and sisters. The name 'Raksha Bandhan' refers to 'a bond of protection'. On this day, brothers make a pro...

There is a legend about a time when the Asuras (demons) and the Gods joined hands to churn out Amrut (the nectar of life) from the depths of the ocean, using a mountain a...