The story of the Temple of Jagannath is quite interesting. Here’s how it goes: Centuries ago, there lived a king by the name of Indradyumna in Malwa in central India. He was a great devotee of Lord Vi…
THE POPULAR RATH YATRA OF ORISSA
In Orissa, a highly anticipated festival is the Rath Yatra of the Jagannath temple. The event is celebrated annually in the month of June or July. The Yatra also called Gundicha Yatra, Chariot Festiva…
EASTER BUNNIES AND EASTER EGGS
Easter is a Christian festival that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter is a Christian Festival celebrated all around the world to mark the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ. According…
EASTER- A day of Joy and Hope
Easter is a festival of celebration. It is the day that marks the resurrection of Jesus from the tomb on the third day after his crucifixion. The festival is celebrated with prayer, pomp and joy as th…
UNIQUE EASTER TRADITIONS
Easter, also called Pascha in Greek and Latin or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday that celebrates the resurrection of the Christian messiah, and saviour Jesus Christ, 3 days after he was…
WHERE TO CELEBRATE EASTER THIS YEAR
Easter is a time of hope and joy. Christ has risen again. Everywhere around the world, you can see people celebrating, singing and rejoicing. Some cities even celebrate this religious holiday with fes…
COMMON GOOD FRIDAY RITUALS
This year Good Friday occurs on the 19th of April, 2019. It marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, the Christian messiah. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, and Black Friday. Christians te…
BAISAKHI
Baisakhi is a popular festival in India celebrated in Punjab with huge fanfare and excitement. Every year, on the 13th or 14th of April, this festival marks the sikh new year and commemorates the form…
UNIQUE GOOD FRIDAY RITUALS
Good Friday is a sombre holiday. Here is how people across the world commemorate this day: Berumuda – Good Friday is celebrated by flying kites which are meant to symbolize Christ’s ascension to heave…
THE JALLIANWALA BAGH MASSACRE
One of the darkest hours of the British Colonial rule in India was 100 years ago on this day when British troops fired on thousands of people in what we now call the Jallianwala Massacre. Brigadier Ge…