Articles of category "Hindu holidays"

Hindu festivals are known for their pomp, color, traditions and rituals. The way the Hindu celebrate their festivals is unique and special. These festivals mirror the rich culture and traditions of one of the most ancient religions in the world. There are numerous festivals that Hindus celebrate. One common thing among all these festivals is the rich customs and rituals that are followed in each of them.

The 5000-year-old Vedic society is the earliest organized civilization that celebrated life. Hinduism originated then. It is not a religion, but a way of life aptly called Dharmashastra. Whether it is the philosophy or faith, culture or numerous religious occasions, Hindu holidays are still considered important and celebrated in parts of the world. So what if they are more than a 1000 of them to cope up with a mere 365 days in a western calendar year! From Pushkar in Rajasthan to Prayag in UP, from Mumbai to New Delhi, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari the eclectic Hindus fast, feast and rejoice in the festive spirit.