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Dhanteras Starts Off the Diwali Celebrations
Dhanteras is the first day of the five day long Diwali festivities. It is celebrated in diverse ways. Laxmi, Yama and Dhanvantri are the main protagonists. more...
Celebration of Dussera in Mysore
Dussera is special in Mysore because it was on there that Durga slew Mahishasura after a ten day battle. Dussera receives both royal and state patronage in Karnataka. more...
The Hindu Festival of Durga Puja
Dussera is celebrated as Durga Puja in West Bengal to commemorate the victory over Mahishasura. The Hindu diaspora celebrates Durga Puja in a less traditional manner. more...
Rama Lila in the Hindu Festival of Dussera
The article first discusses the prominence of the Rama Lila in the Dussera celebrations and then elucidates on the evolution of the Ramayana in a wider context. more...
The Hindu Festivals of Navratri and Dussera
Ram's victory over Ravan, Durga slaying Mahishasura or worshiping the Mother Goddess - Navratri and Dussera are celebrated throughout India in different ways. more...
Contemporary Trends in Raksha Bandhan
Today the bhabhi has been inducted into Raksha Bandhan, a festival originally between brothers and sisters. She is given a special rakhi called lumba. more...
Brahmacharya Ashram Or The Student Stage
The human life span is divided into four ashrams or stages. Brahmacharya Ashram is the first stage in which the student receives spiritual instruction. more...
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Simone Preuss
Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi takes place on August 5, 2009. The Hindu festival is a chance for people worldwide to celebrate the bond of protection and friendship. more...
By: Martin Bohn
There are fascinating parallels in the lives of Jesus Christ and Krishna, which point to common truths shared by Christianity and Hinduism. more...
The Indian New Year's Day is determined by the Mesha Sankranti or the solar transit into Aries, but after that it's up for grabs. more...
India's numerous calendars count the days by the sun, the moon, a combination of the two, or by the Indian Zodiac of rashis, and beginning from several different Eras. more...
Hindu Festival of Holi and Dhuleti
Holi is a very popular Hindu spring and Full Moon festival. It is followed by Dhuleti, the festival of colors. It is celebrated on 2 and 3 March, 2007. more...
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