Diwali (Deepavali) : The Festival of Lights
One of the biggest Indian festivals celebrated around October/November of each year is Diwali....
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Category: Festivals
The Festival of Bhai Dooj
Bhai Dooj is a major festival celebrated by Hindus in different parts of India. Like Raksha Bandhan, this is a festival which celebrates the fraternal bond between brothers and their sisters. It is celebrated in the Hindu month...
Read MoreShivratri – The Festival of Lord Shiva
Maha Shivratri or Shivratri is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated every year to pay homage to Lord Shiva. Translated in English, Mahashivratri means ‘the great night of Lord Shiva’. The exact date on...
Read MoreCelebrating Durga Puja
The festival of Durga Puja celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Goddess Durga is the embodiment of female power. She is also the Mother Goddess, deeply revered by her devotees. This festival is the biggest festival of the...
Read MoreGanesh Chaturthi – Celebrating the Birth of Lord Ganesha
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated every year to mark the birth of Lord Ganesha. This deity is also known as Lord Vinayak and therefore this day is also known as Vinayak Chaturthi. While this festival is celebrated...
Read MoreIndia’s Independence Day
In every Indian’s heart, 15 August holds a special significance. After all, this was the day in 1947 when after 200 years of colonial rule India was able to emerge as a free nation. This independence was the result of years of...
Read MoreNavratri (Nine Nights): The 9 Goddesses and the 9 Planets
What is Navratri? Navratri, also known as Navratra, is a festival that is celebrated for nine nights and ten days by Hindus. The word Navratri in Sanskrit means nine nights (nava=nine and ratri= night). During this festive...
Read MoreKrishna Janmashtami – Celebrating the Birth of Lord Krishna
The festival of Krishna Janmashtami celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. This festival is also known as Krishna Jayanti or is also known commonly in South Africa, as in other parts of the world, as Krishna Astami. This special...
Read MoreDiwali (Deepavali) Sweetmeat Parcels
The Diwali parcel as it is commonly referred to is a plate or box of sweets and savouries that are distributed to friends and family on the day of Diwali. It was initially intended to serve as a gift when families and friends...
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