Vaisakhi (or Baisakhi) is one of the most important festivals in India, especially for Sikhs and Punjabis. Celebrated on 13 or 14 April every year, it marks both the spring harvest festival and the formation of the Khalsa Panth in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh. While Punjab is the heartland of Vaisakhi celebrations, the festival’s … Read more
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti in 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 14 April 2026. It is a national holiday in India, observed across states with government offices, schools, and banks closed in many regions. The day honors the birth anniversary of Babasaheb Ambedkar (1891–1956), the chief architect of the Indian Constitution and one of the … Read more
Eid ul-Fitr 2026 will be celebrated after the sighting of the crescent moon marking the beginning of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The moon sighting is one of the most anticipated events for Muslims worldwide, as it signals the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. Understanding the … Read more
Papamochani Ekadashi is one of the most spiritually powerful Ekadashis in the Hindu calendar. The word Papamochani comes from two Sanskrit terms: Papa (sin) and Mochani (removal or liberation). As the name suggests, this Ekadashi is believed to absolve devotees of sins committed knowingly or unknowingly, offering liberation from negative karmic influences. Observed during the … Read more
Sheetala Ashtami, popularly known as the Basoda Festival, is a sacred Hindu observance dedicated to Goddess Sheetala Mata, worshipped for health, hygiene, and protection against seasonal diseases. The festival is unique because devotees prepare food a day earlier and consume it cold on the day of worship. Performing the puja at the correct muhurat (auspicious … Read more