Happy Lohri 2021: Date, Shubh Muhurat, history, significance & why this Hindu festival is celebrated

Books & Culture | Jan 12, 2021, 04:22 PM IST

Lohri 2021 falls just a day before Makar Sankranti is celebrated in India ie on January 14 and is celebrated with great pomp and show. Popular beliefs claim that the festival is celebrated to mark the end of winters and is linked to the Rabi crop harvestation. If you are also eagerly waiting for Lohri, here's everything you need to know about the significance, history, shubh mahurat and speciality of this festival.

Hartalika Teej 2020: Date, Puja Vidhi, Samagri, Muhurat, Vrat Katha and Timing of Hindu festival

Lifestyle | Aug 18, 2020, 10:56 AM IST

Hartalika Teej 2020: If you are one of those who will be observing a fast on this day, here's a list of everything you need from date to pooja vidhi and samagri to mahurat and vrat katha.

Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra 2020: The Lord embarks on his journey

India | Jun 23, 2020, 11:13 PM IST

World's biggest chariot festival - Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra - was held in Puri, Odisha under guidelines set by the Supreme Court of India. The deities of Lord Jagannath (also referred to as Bhagwan Vishnu), Balabhadra (his brother) and Subhadra (his sister) travelled on a chariot for a nine-day sojourn to Gundicha temple.

Coronavirus: Many ignore mask advice at Malaysia Hindu festival

World | Mar 09, 2020, 01:58 PM IST

Huge crowds attended the annual Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia on Saturday, with many seeming undeterred by concerns over the recent virus outbreak that continues to spread from China across the globe. 

Maha Shivratri 2020: Know history, significance, Muhurat and how to celebrate this Hindu festival

Books & Culture | Feb 21, 2020, 10:10 AM IST

Maha Shivratri 2020: According to popular beliefs, on this day, Lord Shiva drank the poison pot that came out from 'Samudra Manthan' between Gods and demons

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Hanuman Jayanti 2019: History, Significance, Celebration, Shubh Muhurat and Puja Timings

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Chaitra Navratri 2019: Things you should and shouldn't do during 9 pious days of Maa Durga

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Mahashivratri 2019: Know history, significance and how to celebrate this important Hindu festival

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