Explore the rich tapestry of Hindu festivals connected to each deity — their origin stories, ritual significance, fasting rules, and regional variations. Includes lunar calendar references and guidance on how to observe them at home or in temples.
Each year, as the monsoon begins to retreat and the skies clear, communities across India and beyond erupt with vibrant joy. Streets are lined with floral arches, drums echo through alleyways, and homes glow with diyas. At the heart of this celebration is the elephant-headed deity whose presence promises protection, wisdom, and joy, Lord Ganesha. […]
Ganesha isn’t just the god of beginnings; he’s the god of continuity, reminders, and returns. Unlike many Hindu deities whose festivals may appear once or twice a year, Lord Ganesha is honored every single month, through multiple observances that flow with the lunar cycle, just like life itself. From the grand public celebrations of Ganesh […]