Crores of people in India celebrate Chhath Puja. In fact, this is known to be one of the oldest festivals of India. This 4-day festival of India pays respect to the Sun God and his sister Chhati Maiyya. This ancient tradition reminds us of our connection with nature and the importance of gratitude. But why is this festival celebrated and how? Take a look as India celebrates Chhath Puja 2024.
06 November,2024 05:54 PM ISTThe festival of lights Diwali 2024 is here. This is known to be one of the most auspicious times of the year and conducting Laxmi Puja on Diwali is considered to be highly blissful. In this video, Varun Panditji explains how to do Diwali Laxmi Puja Vidhi in a simple way. Take a look.
29 October,2024 05:59 PM ISTDiwali 2024, the festival of lights, sweets, celebrations and feast is here. Each year during Diwali, there is a big debate around practising the tradition of burning firecrackers during Diwali. Do firecrackers really symbolise Diwali? Well, historically, as per sources, Diwali had nothing to do with firecrackers! Let’s travel back in time and discover the journey of firecrackers in Diwali.
29 October,2024 01:31 PM ISTDiwali 2024 is here and this takes us back to the time of Rama’s return with Sita and Lakshman to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The timeless tale is told by Ramayan which has been retold numerous times in the media through TV and films. However, the way Ramayan was told back then in the 1990’s is far different than the ones presented in the commercial cinemas today, according to Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik. What are the hidden meanings in Ramayan and can Ramrajya be established in India? Pattnaik further explains. Take a look.
29 October,2024 01:19 PM ISTThe festival of Diwali 2024 is here and this brings us to the time when friends and family gather together to enjoy the festive occasion. The festive time can become even more enjoyable if you add a spark of Diwali games to the same. In this video, we suggest some fun Diwali games that you can enjoy with your loved ones. Whether you're young or young at heart, these games are sure to bring laughter and joy to your festive gatherings. Take a look.
23 October,2024 06:00 PM ISTDussehra 2024 is here and this happens to be one of the biggest festivals celebrating the win of good over evil. While Ravan is largely considered an evil force ruling the ancient kingdom of Sri Lanka, it might come as a surprise to many about his worship in India. The mystery and the history about Ravan continues to intrigue while several misconceptions loom on him side by side. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mythologist Devdutt Pattnaik talks about the worshipping of Ravan in India, its origins, and the life lessons that we can learn from Ramayan this Vijayadashmi 2024.
11 October,2024 05:00 PM ISTThe festival of Navratri 2024 will bring thousands of devotees to Goddess Durga temple seeking her blessings. Located on the outskirts of Mumbai, the temple of Jivdani Devi is one of them. Each year on Navratri, sea of devotees gather at the temple to worship the devi which the Pandavas invoked. Known as the giver of life, this goddess is known to fulfil all her wishes. In this episode of Culture Beat, Mid-day’s Katyayani Kapoor visits the Jivdani Temple in Virar and shows the various ways of reaching the temple. Here are the complete details of the Jivdani temple, the Legend and the history.
01 October,2024 06:14 PM ISTThe festival of Navratri 2024 is here to bless the devotees as they eagerly await the arrival of Ma Durga during this time, Goddess Durga is worshipped at home through vedic rituals. In this video, Deepak Panditji explains the entire Navratri Puja Vidhi and Kalash sthapana vidhi in a simple language so that you can do it yourself.
01 October,2024 12:17 PM ISTNavratri 2024 is starting on 3rd October and so is the powerful and fun tradition of Garba. The folk dance originating from Gujarat honors goddess Durga and celebrates the vibrant festival of Navratri like no other. While doing this folk dance can look tricky and difficult for people who don’t have much practice, it is actually easy to do if you get the basic steps right. In this video, Shweta Lad - Professional Garba Instructor n Choreographer teaches 5 easy garba steps that you can learn easily and master in no time. Watch the video for a easy Garba tutorial that teaches you 5 basic garba steps.
28 September,2024 05:00 PM ISTThe festival of Navratri 2024 is just around the corner and the opportunity to dance on the beats of Garba and Dandia has already got the dance enthusiasts excited. The Garba event lists are out and tickets are being booked for Garba events across places. If you too are willing to shake a leg on the Garba tunes but don’t know where to begin, worry not. We give you a sneek peek into a Garba Class where Garba instructor Shweta Lad teaches children and adults some easy garba steps. So join the party, follow the steps and get garba ready! Take a look.
24 September,2024 06:30 PM ISTThe time is here when India, especially the state of Kerala is going to rever in the culturally-rich festival of Onam 2024. This festival has a deep religious significance. This festival goes on for a period of 10 days. This year it is being celebrated from 10-15 september concluding on 15th september. People visit temples to seek blessings with their families. Traditional dances are also a part of this celebration. Traditions like the grand Onam sadya (feast), Pookalam (floral decorations), and Vallamkali (boat races) are celebrated. Here is everything you need to know on why is it celebrated and how. Take a look.
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