Major Festivals of India In this article, we have briefly discussed the major National, Religious, Harvest and Seasonal festivals. Introduction: Festivals in India are celebrated with great passion and joy. Even the foreigners who arrive in India get overwhelmed after watching the Indian … [Read more...]
Maha Shivaratri (Hindu festival)
Introduction: Maha Shivaratri is an annual Hindu festival, is devoted to Hindu God Shiva. Maha Shivaratri (also shivarathri) means ‘Great Night of Shiva’. It is observed by the devotees of Lord Shiva. They dedicate this day to worship and pay regard to Lord Shiva. Significance: The wedding of … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan Introduction: Raksha Bandhan (also Rakhi Purnima, Rakhi festival) is an ancient Indian festival. It celebrates the bond of love and affection between a sister and a brother. The festival is most common among the Hindus. However, it is also celebrated by the Sikhs, Jains and other … [Read more...]
Short Paragraph on Janmashtami Festival (Krishna Ashtami)
Janmashtami (also Krishna Janmashtami, Krishna Ashtami, Gokul Ashtami) is a popular Hindu festival. Hindus observed this festival to celebrate the birthday of their beloved God Sri Krishna. This festival is very popular among kids. When is Krishna Janmastami observed? Sri Krishna was born at … [Read more...]
Short Speech on Ganesh Chaturthi Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi Ganesh Chaturthi (also Vinayaka Chaturthi) is an annual Hindu festival. It is the most important religious festival in the state of Maharashtra and Karnataka. Significance: Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival of utmost significance for all of us. We celebrate the birth anniversary … [Read more...]
Rites and Rituals of Ancient Assam
A distinctive feature of orthodox Hindu society is the series of rites and rituals in accordance with scriptural revelation and religious tradition. We know in a general way that these rites and rituals were performed since the fourth century A.D., when Brahmanas, learned in the Vedas, … [Read more...]
History of Indian Civilization
Indian civilization is more than 5,000 years old. We have assimilated many cultures, races, warriors and marauders during this short time span. The Vedas, the Puranas and the Upanishads were written here. The spiritual knowledge was imparted by India to the world. Indian society and civilization … [Read more...]
Culture of Paleolithic Age in India
Two major traditions have been recognized by most of the Prehistorians so far Indian Paleolithic culture is concerned. A flake-tool tradition of North-west India centering round Sohan valley in Pakistan (Rawalpindi). Most of the tools were made on pebbles, comparable to Clactonian-Levalloisian … [Read more...]