Every sunrise and sunset during Chhath Puja 2025 feels like the Earth pausing to breathe. Across ghats, rivers, and rooftops, millions of devotees fold their hands to the Sun, not out of fear, but gratitude. This ancient festival honors Surya Dev, the giver of life, and Chhathi Maiya, the goddess who protects families and blesses
Why do we worship cow dung after Diwali? How and why does worshipping it remind us to be grateful to Mother Nature? All these questions are the building blocks of a greater leela of Shri Krishna. One that unfolds beautifully during Govardhan Puja 2025. Just a day after Diwali’s grand celebrations, another heartwarming festival arrives,
Bhai Dooj 2025 marks the beautiful finale of the Diwali celebrations, a festival that celebrates the unbreakable bond between brothers and sisters. On this sacred day, sisters pray for their brothers’ long life and happiness, while brothers promise to protect and support them always. The rituals are simple yet deeply symbolic, a tilak of love,
Have you ever wondered why such a sacred day of Diwali is named Naraka, the hell? Well, among the five days of Diwali, one stands out for its unique story, rituals, and deep symbolism: Naraka Chaturdashi, also known as Chhoti Diwali. It is celebrated just a day before the grand Diwali night. This festival marks the
There is something about Diwali that feels different because it’s not just a celebration. It’s a reminder that light will always find a way to shine through. Diwali 2025 brings another chance to pause, clean our surroundings and minds, and invite new beginnings with faith and warmth. If you’ve ever wondered why we celebrate it
Dhanteras is a festival of shopping. But beware. Not everything you buy on this auspicious day brings fortune. In fact, ancient traditions and shastras mention a few things to avoid buying on Dhanteras, as they are labelled as unlucky if purchased. So before you swipe that card or fill your shopping cart with festive essentials,
When death came knocking, one brilliant princess turned her home into a shining fortress of gold and lights and outsmarted Yama, the god of death. That’s all to save her husband. Centuries later, Dhanteras 2025 continues to honor her cleverness through rituals, pooja, and auspicious shopping. Dhanteras marks the grand beginning of Diwali, a festival
Why exactly do women celebrate karva Chauth? The answer is not just bound to the story of Savitri and Satyavaan. It is more rooted in the culture. In every karva Chauth, women wake before sunrise, dress in bright red clothes just like a day of marriage, and gather for prayers, all while carrying a deep
For every Hindu woman, Karwa Chauth is not just any other fast. It’s a promise of love and togetherness even until the last breath. It is one of those rituals that folds a generation into a single night. From delicious sargi to mehendi on hands creates the essence of calm and compassion in the home.
What if a man who once walked a path of mistakes could inspire millions to live rightly? That’s the story of Maharishi Valmiki, whose birth anniversary, Valmiki Jayanti 2025, reminds us that anyone can rise, reflect, and leave a legacy. Every year, his birth anniversary is a reminder to honor his wisdom, devotion, and timeless
