Rohit Agarwal

Navratri The Festival of Nine Nights Navratri (or Nauratri) is a sanskrit word meaning “Nine Nights”. As the name suggests this festival is celebrated over a period of 9 Nights with great zeal and enthusiasm all over the country. Navratri is celebrated in the honor of Aadishakti, Goddess Parvati, the divine feminine according to the […]

Sheetala Saptami Festival for Deliverance from Suffering The festival of Sheetala Saptami is celebrated to honor Devi Sheetala, who is known as Mother Goddess in the Hindu Culture. Sheetala is a sanskrit term which translates to “one who provides cool”. Devi Sheetala conveys the divine blessing by bestowing relief from suffering, just like cool breeze

Holi The Festival of Colors Holi is an important Hindu festival that is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Phalgun. This festival is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by all the followers of Hindu religion. Holi also marks the end of winter season and brings the warmth of the summer. Holi

Maha Shivaratri The Reunion of Shiv & Shakti “Shivaratri” is a sanskrit word meaning “Night of Shiva”. It falls on the 14th night from the new moon. Shivaratri is celebrated in the honor of Lord Shiva, the God of Destruction as per the Hindu believes. Even though, Shivaratri is celebrated in every month, once a

Vasant Panchami The Celebration of Upcoming Spring “Vasant Panchami” marks the beginning of preparations, for the upcoming spring season. It is also known as “Basant Panchami” in common tongue. This festival is celebrated all over the in Indian Sub-Continent. The festival of “Vasant Panchami” is celebrated on the Panchami (fifth day) of the Lunar month

Sakat Chauth The Fast for Deliverance from Troubles Sakat Chauth is a Hindu festival primarily dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is also known as “Vighna Harta”. “Vighna Harta” is a sanskrit word meaning “Destroyer of Obstacles”.  This festival originated as “Sankashti Chauth” but is refered to as “Sakat” or “Sakat Chauth” in common tongue. “Sankashti”

Makar Sankranti Celebrated Transmigration of the Sun Makar Sankranti is a Hindu Festival dedicated to the Sun God (Surya Dev). This festival marks the end of the winters and the beginning of new harvest season. The sanskrit word “Makar” corresponds to the “Capricorn” sign and “Sankranti” translates to “transmigration”. Hence, the term “Makar Sankranti” translates