Tag Archives: Hinduism

Happy Vaisakhi

Posted on April 13, 2014 by 9minnon

The first day of the month of Vaisakh (the first month of the Hindu new year) is a special day. The day is celebrated in different parts of India in different ways. This is a day of special significance in … Continue reading →

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Happy Holi

Posted on March 16, 2014 by 9minnon

Holi is the wonderful festival of colour, celebrated all over India in different and colourful ways. The festival of Holi has a number of legends attached to it. Here are some. When the demon king Hiranyakashyap wanted to kill his … Continue reading →

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Maha Shivratri

Posted on February 28, 2014 by 9minnon

Yesterday was Maha Shivratri. Maha Shivratri is a very auspicious festival for Hindus. Translated, Maha Shivratri means the Great Night of Lord Shiva. Lets take a step back … In Hinduism, the Trinity comprises of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Lord … Continue reading →

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Shubh Deepawali/Happy Diwali & Prosperous New Year

Posted on November 3, 2013 by 9minnon

When we were children, we sent and received greeting cards from relatives across India on various festivals. This is what the greeting cards for Deepawali said. And this again reflects the rich tapestry of Hindu mythology. Deepawali is celebrated across … Continue reading →

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Folk Dances in India

Posted on October 12, 2013 by 9minnon

Having read the earlier post, these guys are going at it, on and on about folk dances in India, which is actually a topic which is quite apt for this time of the year. Well, they are talking more about … Continue reading →

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Shubho Mahalaya

Posted on October 4, 2013 by 9minnon

Today is Mahalaya. Mahalaya marks the end of the Pitra Paksha, which in Hinduism signifies the waning phase of the moon in a particular month of the Hindu calendar (the Bhadrapada month), which is considered the right time to perform … Continue reading →

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