Introduction: Dussehra is celebrated to embrace the victory of Lord Rama, over the evil king Ravana. Rama went to the forest for fourteen years. When is Dussehra celebrated? Dussehra festival is celebrated on the first day of the “shukla paksha” of the Hindu month of Ashwin. Celebration: The devotees of Lord Rama go to temples to chant mantras. Many undertook fasting on this … [Read more...] about Paragraph on Dussehra
Indian Festivals
Short Paragraph on Holi Festival
Introduction: Holi is a religious festival of the Hindus. Though, it is most popular in India, it is celebrated in every corner of the world as a ‘Festival of colours’. Holi is an ancient festival. It is better known as “Phaguwa” in Bihar and “Dol Purnima” in West Bengal. Month of Celebration (time): It is celebrated in the month of February or March. Celebration: Holi … [Read more...] about Short Paragraph on Holi Festival
Buddha Purnima Festival (Buddha Jayanti, Buddha’s Birthday, Vesak)
Introduction: Buddha Purnima (also Vesak, Buddha Day, Buddha Jayanti, Buddha's Birthday) is an annual Buddhist festival, celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. This festival is very popular in Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, Malaysia, etc. This festival is often referred to as “Buddha’s birthday”. Significance: It is observed to celebrate the birth … [Read more...] about Buddha Purnima Festival (Buddha Jayanti, Buddha’s Birthday, Vesak)
Short Paragraph on Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan - Short Paragraph 1. 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 communities. Ritual: The sister ties a thread (known as … [Read more...] about Short Paragraph on Raksha Bandhan
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 mid-night of this day. It falls the month of August or September. Importance: … [Read more...] about Short Paragraph on Janmashtami Festival (Krishna Ashtami)