Although the Hindu festival of Dussehra is celebrated in almost every city but Mysore Dussehra in Karnataka is one of the biggest and famous among all. They enjoy this auspicious celebration on a grand level for 10 days. Here...
9th Day of the Navratri also called Navami and it is the day when all the Navratri customs get over. Although there is no compulsion for going to any particular temple this day but the major one which is...
It’s the eight day of navratri celebrations that means Durga Ashtmi. Ashtmi poojan is considered as Maha puja during navratri. It is one of the important days of Durga Pooja and on this day Devi Mahagauri is worshipped.
She is...
On the seventh day of Navratri celebrations, Goddess Kalratri is worshipped. Her body is black in colour just like darkness and she has three eyes which are round shaped just like the universe. Though her appearance is fearsome but...
Durga Puja in Kolkata is a grand celebration and to witness it, one needs to be in the city for about a week. The best way to enjoy the celebrations is to take a festival tour. There are many...
Oktoberfest is the World’s largest folk festival celebrated in Munich every year in autumn. Millions of people from all around the world gather to celebrate this amazing fest. If you are a beer lover then, it’s a plus point...
The festival of Janmashtami marks the birth of Lord Krishna; this festival is celebrated on a grand scale in each and every city of India, also in parts of other countries where there is ISKCON. The celebrations start by...
Festivals! Festivals! Festivals are considered as the most fragrant part of any culture, community and country. Most of them have some religious significance and rituals to follow. But! Have you ever heard one meant purely for fun? Celebration by...
You’ve possibly heard of Coachella, even if you don’t know exactly what goes on there. But you still very well may be asking: What is Coachella? So, here is everything that you must know about Coachella Festival.
What is Coachella?
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Chinese New Year is an important traditional Chinese holiday and is celebrated all over the world. The unique aspect of this holiday is that no country celebrates it in the same way, every city with major Chinese populations puts...
Sunburn is India’s biggest EDM festival which witnesses thousands of people gathering to enjoy performances of hundreds of artists every year. The event has already completed its 11 years and has grown to unimaginable levels. Every year the event...
Sula Fest is the place where artists line up every year and which witnesses some amazing performances, with love, music, food, drinks and much more to make you go gaga for the fest every year. It is a festival...
Kerala is a culturally rich state known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters. In order to attract tourist footfall, DTPC Palakkad organised the week-long Kalpathy National Music Festival in association with the cultural department. The six-day festival was designed...
Goa, the most famous tourist destination of India, also conducts some breathtaking festivals which you cannot find anywhere else in the country. This is the time when the entire state bounces around with music, merriment and fun. Here we...
India is a place where numerous festivals, traditions and fairs are celebrated with great enthusiasm. For those who want to be a part of unique fairs, traditional celebrations, religious gatherings etc., India is the place you need to visit....
Music is loved by all and is said to be the key to unite all languages and people. Music enthusiasts often come across the thought of witnessing music festivals but are disheartened as there are not many to go...
Navratri is a festival of Hindus dedicated to goddess Durga which is celebrated with great enthusiasm every year. The festival; also known as Sharad Navratri is on the door again with some amazing experiences to give. With chanting of...
With thousands of festivals all around the world, quoting some of them out is not as easy as it seems. The world in which we live is full of diversity and for those who love diversity, knowing different cultures...
If we turn the pages of history, the origin of the word Carnival can be traced to a document of the Doge Vitale Falier of 1094, where the term was used for the first time to talk about public...
History
Every year, the National Cherry Blossom Festival memorializes the gift of 3,000 cherry trees from Mayor Yukio Ozaki of Tokyo to the city of Washington DC in 1912. The annual celebration honors the lasting friendship between the United States...
The term Songkran is derived from the Sanskrit language which translates into 'change' or 'move'. The Songkran festival marks the traditional Thai New Year. It is also known as Songkran Water Festival as the locals commemorate the occasion with...
It is highly likely that you must have read the title of this article twice. And as incredulous and unbelievable as it might sound, there indeed exists a Monkey Buffet Festival in Lopburi, Thailand. And the name of the...
Introduced by the Portuguese who ruled over Goa for over four centuries, the Goa Carnival, held in the months of February or March happens to be one of the most anticipated events in Goa. An extravaganza of fun, frolic...
Thanksgiving, as the name suggests, is a day of giving thanks for the blessing of the harvest and of the preceding year. It is an important festival and is celebrated with great fervour on the fourth Thursday in November....
