Stories about different festivals celebrated in Bharat
January 2025 is brimming with vibrant Hindu festivals. From Swami Vivekananda’s Birth Anniversary on January 12 to the harvest celebrations of Lohri and Makar Sankranti, each event brings unique traditions. The month closes with Vasant Panchami on January 28, heralding spring and honoring Goddess Saraswati.
Behdienkhlam, celebrated by the Pnar tribe in Meghalaya, is a vibrant four-day festival that seeks divine blessings for a bountiful harvest while warding off diseases and evil spirits. Rooted in ancient agrarian practices, it features rituals like erecting sacred wooden posts, ceremonial bathing, and traditional dances. This unique harvest ritual not only purifies the land but also reinforces community bonds and cultural heritage.
रथ सप्तमी भारत में सूर्य देवता की पूजा का एक प्रमुख पर्व है, जो माघ महीने की शुक्ल पक्ष की सप्तमी को मनाया जाता है। इस दिन सूर्योदय से पहले स्नान और अर्घ्यदान करना शुभ माना जाता है। यह पर्व न केवल धार्मिक बल्कि वैज्ञानिक दृष्टिकोण से भी महत्वपूर्ण है, क्योंकि यह मौसम परिवर्तन और नई ऊर्जा का प्रतीक है।
Ratha Saptami, also known as Magha Saptami, is a Hindu festival that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion across different parts of India. This auspicious occasion falls on the seventh day (Saptami) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the Hindu month of Magha, typically occurring in January or February. The festival holds immense significance in Hindu mythology and is dedicated to Lord Surya, the Sun God.
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Vasant Panchami, also known as Basant Panchami, is a vibrant Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of South Asia. It marks the arrival of spring and is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom. The word “Vasant” translates to “spring,” while “Panchami” refers to the fifth day of the Hindu lunar month.
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Goa, a state known for its vibrant culture and festivities, hosts the Shantadurga Rathotsav, a grand celebration dedicated to Goddess Shantadurga. This festival is a significant event in the Goan… More »Celebrating Shantadurga Rathotsav
Shatatila Ekadashi, also known as Tilda Ekadashi or Magh Krishna Ekadashi, is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm. It falls on the eleventh day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Magh according to the Hindu lunar calendar. This festival holds significance as it is believed to bring blessings, prosperity, and spiritual growth. Lord Vishnu is prayed by offering Til (Sesame) seeds and by fasting.
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Do you know that the festival of Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi has been celebrated since thousands of years? In this special episode on Baalgatha Podcast listen to three short stores or legends associated with Rakhi.