Janmashtami

Janmashtami
Krishna Janmashtami
by
Dipankar Maity
Some North Indian areas celebrate the Krishna Jayanthi for three consective days whereas the first two days go by in a vibrant manner. A well-liked ceremony, 'Dahi Handi' takes place that provides the youth to smash the pot overflowing with butter or milk. The similar kind of occasion is celebrated with enthusiasm and keenness in Mumbai and many other cities of Maharashtra.
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id=3497436 - Dec 30, 2009
Celebration and History of Shri Krishna Janmashtmi
by
Mamta Pabreja
Shri Krishna Janmashtami is the Hindu festival celebrated every year on Krishna paksh ashtami of Bhadrapada month according to the Hindu calendar. The day is also known as gokulashtami, saatam aatham, rohini ashtami etc. Janmashtami is the celebration of Lord Krishna's birth that was eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Dahi-Handi and Raas-leela are the main traditions of celebrating this festival
http://ezinearticles.com/?Celebration-and-History-of-Shri-Krishna-Janmashtmi
id=5791237 - Jan 25, 2011
Sri Krishna Jayanthi Festival in South India
by
Lakshmi Menon
Sri Krishna Jayanthi Festival is the celebration of the birthday of Lord Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, on earth. He is considered to be the Lord's most glorious incarnation. Sri Krishna Jayanthi is one of the most important Hindu festivals of India. This festival is also referred as Ashatmi Rohini, Gokulashtami, Krishnashtami and Janmashtami in different parts of the country.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Sri-Krishna-Jayanthi-Festival-in-South-India
id=1393714 - Aug 12, 2008
Important Hindu Festivals With Their Dates From 2011 to 2015
by
Deep Bhasin
This article contains a list of the most important Hindu festivals with a brief write-up on each. Dates of these important Hindu festivals for 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 are also mentioned.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Important-Hindu-Festivals-With-Their-Dates-From-2011-to-2015
id=5973011 - Feb 22, 2011
Top 10 Festivals in India
by
Ivana Jelicic
India is a great mixture of religions, Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Islam and Christianity being the leading ones. Every religion and region has its own popular festivals, so when you are travelling to India it will be very hard to miss at least one. Here is the list of the most popular festivals in India.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Top-10-Festivals-in-India
id=6565769 - Sep 16, 2011
Festivals of Hindu Brahmins of Maharashtra
by
Ankush S
Indian Communities in India, be it from any state, follow the Hindu calendar for festivals or finding the auspicious day for marriage or other events. The Maharashtrian Brahmins fixes the auspicious day for Marathi Matrimony after consulting the Hindu calendar. Even the festivals they celebrate are according to the day mentioned in the Hindu calendar, also called Saka.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Festivals-of-Hindu-Brahmins-of-Maharashtra
id=6994678 - Apr 11, 2012
Festivals of Manipur
by
Niyati Khanna
Manipur is one of the Seven Sisters' state of India and is located in the country's north-east. The state observes various festivals around the year.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Festivals-of-Manipur
id=7402424 - Nov 29, 2012
Indian Heritage
Culture
by
Manoj Gursahani
India is a diverse country, a fact that is visibly prominent in its people, culture and climate.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Indian-Heritage-and-Culture
id=579067 - May 25, 2007
Rajasthan Tour - Witness Majesty Of Rustic Rajasthan
by
Maark Smith
A Jodhpur tour will prove to offer great insights into the Rajasthani people lives in the desert. Jodhpur is a desert city and identified with the sight of the impressive fort of Meharngarh which is atop a sheer rocky ridge. A visit to the Balsamand Lake and Palace is not to be missed out while on Jodhpur tour. In a valley amongst the sandstone hills, lies 300 acres full of greenland and fruit orchards surrounding an artificial lake made in the 12th century.
http://ezinearticles.com/?Rajasthan-Tour---Witness-Majesty-Of-Rustic-Rajasthan
id=1199324 - May 24, 2008
Tithi - Astro Insight
by
Nitin J Jenwal
According to the Indian calendar a Tithi is a lunar date. And is one of the five important aspects of an Indian almanac (Panchang - Panch means five and ang means parts).
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