happy navratri 2021

A majority of festivals celebrated across India mark the victory of good over evil. Dussehra or Vijayadashmi, which falls on the tenth day of Navratri, celebrates Lord Rama’s victory over asura king Ravana as well as the triumph of Goddess…

Ravana was born to the great sage Vishrava and daitya princess Kaikesi, who was the daughter of Sumali and Thataka. He was born in the Devagana gotra, as it is believed that his grandfather, the sage Pulastya, was one of the ten Prajapatis,…

The tenth day of the Navratri celebration is Dussehra or Vijayadashmi. It essentially represents the triumph of virtue over evil. Lord Ram had slain Raavan on the same day. People traditionally burn effigies of Ravana on the day of Dussehra…

Durga Puja is the significance of celebrating ‘good over evil.’ The festival is also the celebration of Goddess Durga’s triumph over the demon, Mahishasur by bringing the land to freedom from all evil. Beautiful pandals are set up and…

Indian festivals are all about style, pomp and show. It’s that time of year again when we all prepare to rejoice and enjoy the holidays. With the festivities are in full swing, all we can think about is food and fashion. With so many events…

Sindoor Khela or Sindur Khela is a traditional component of Durga Puja celebrations in the Bengali community of India. The ritual involves the application of vermilion powder or sindoor on the idols of Goddess Durga and amongst married…

India, being a country with a rich history and tradition, is a veritable treasure mine of excellent cuisine connected with celebrations. Food is an essential staple of all Indian festivities. Indians communicate their affection via food and…

Like real life, festivals and celebrations are a key part of Bollywood films as well. With the grand festive season just around the corner, it will unfair to not talk about this blend. Bollywood films are largely plotted around the…

Dussehra is celebrated as a festival of good’s victory over evil. It was on this day that Lord Rama defeated and killed Lanka’s evil king Ravana. Large effigies of Ravana, his brother Kumbhkaran and son Meghanada, are erected and set on…

Dussehra festival is round the corner. Also known as Vijayadashami, it is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated across the country. Dussehra 2021 is falling on October 15, Friday. Dussehra marks the end of Navratri and signifies the…