Every year the fourth day of Diwali festival i.e., the next day after Deepawali, is celebrated as Govardhan Puja. On this day people worship Lord Krishna and Lord Govardhan. This year the festival will be celebrated on 28 October 2019.

Chhath Puja also known as Chhath Parva, Surya Shashthi and Dala Chhath is one of the most important festivals of Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and is also celebrated in some parts of Nepal. It is also celebrated by natives of

Tulsi Vivah is a prominent festival among the Hindus, especially those who live in the Northern regions of the country. Every year the festival is celebrated on the Ekadashi (eleventh day) of Shukla Paksha (second fortnight) in the month of

Tulsi Vivah is said to be an important festival for Hindus, especially for those who are married. Devotees observe the rituals with utmost dedication and belief. It is said that Tulsi and Lord Shaligram, one of the forms of

In India, touching the feet of elders is considered to be one of the important common gestures. It is considered to be a way of giving respect to elders and seeking their blessings. Also known as Charan Sparsh, it has

Guruparb, also known as Prakash Parv, is the day on which the Sikh people remember their Guru(s). It is the birthday of the Sikh Gurus. There are 10 Gurus of the Sikh community and each has its own Guru Parb. One

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also known as Guru Nanak Praksh Parv or Guru Nanak Guruparb is celebrated on the Poornima (full moon day) of Kartik Maas. This year the same is being observed and celebrated on 12 November 2019. Guru Nanak was

In Hindu culture, various plants and trees are considered to be auspicious and we offer prayer to those trees. People also plant those trees near their houses to keep evil and negative vibes at bay. For that reason, these trees

Ramayana is said to be one of the holy books of the Hindus. One can go through the entire story of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and how they fought Ravana, the demon and King of Lanka. Scroll down through this article

Every year on Shukla Ekadashi (the 11th day of one fortnight) of the Margashirsha month which is also known as Agrahayana (according to the Hindu Calendar) is observed as the Gita Jayanti. This year the same will be celebrated on 8

Often people do not believe in ghosts and think that it is their mere misconception. However, there are people who claim to have experienced paranormal activities around them or UFOs. There are also people who claim the presence of ghosts in

Guru Gobind Singh who is also spelt as Guru Govind Singh was the tenth Guru of the Sikh community. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti marks his birth anniversary and is one of the most important occasions celebrated and observed by Sikh people.

Today is the birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Guru of Sikhs. The Sikh community will be celebrating his birth anniversary with great enthusiasm and his teachings have always enlightened people to change for good. On this day, people,

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is an important day for devotees of Lord Vishnu. It is celebrated on Ekadashi (the 11th day) of Shukla Paksha (also known as the waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Pausha, a month according to the

Did you ever feel that you had a past life? Have you ever found a particular place, language or culture familiar without knowing about it in the first place? Well, then this could be because you have lived before. At times

Lohri is a popular festival celebrated in North India, especially in Punjab. It marks the end of chilly winter as the northern hemisphere of the Earth starts tilting towards the Sun. It also marks the onset of the harvest season for

Saraswati Puja, also known as the Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami is one of the most important festivals for the Hindus. It is the day when people worship Goddess Saraswati, the Goddess of wisdom, knowledge, art and music. The festival

Ratha Saptami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated on the seventh day of the waxing moon in Magh (the 11th month as per the Hindu Calendar). The festival symbolises the movement of Sun towards the Northern Hemisphere. Ratha Saptami also

According to the Hindu Calendar, the full moon day in the month of Magha is quite important. This day is known as Magha Purnima and is considered an auspicious day. It is also known as 'Maghi Purnima' or 'Maha Maghi'. This

In Hinduism, Lord Shiva also known as Mahadev is the Supreme God, is said to be one among the holy trinity i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. Devotees of Lord Shiva have immense faith in Him and therefore, they celebrate

Maha Shivratri is one of the most important and ancient festivals celebrated among Hindus. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is considered to be formless and timeless and is one among the Holy Trinity i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and

Holi, the festival of colours, symbolises the triumph of good over evil. It is celebrated during the end of winter and the arrival of spring. The festival spreads the message of brotherhood, love and happiness. The Holi celebration goes on for

Holi, the festival of colours holds great significance amongst people. It is the triumph of good over evil and day to forget all our woes and make peace with everyone around us. On this day, people belonging to different caste, creed,

Sheetala Ashtami, a popular festival celebrated in Northern India, especially in Rajasthan, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh will this year be observed on 16 March 2020. It is also known as Basoda Puja and is dedicated to Goddess Sheetala, an incarnation

Gudi Padwa, a Hindu festival marks the New Year in Maharashtrian and Konkani Culture. The festival is also known as Marathi New Year and is observed every year on Chaitra Pratipada Shukla (the first day of the waxing moon). In other

Chaitra Navratri also known as Vasant Durga Puja or Chaitra Durga Puja holds great importance among Hindus. Every year, the festival begins from the Pratipada of Shukla Paksha in Chaitra (a month according to the Hindu festival). This year the date

Gangaur or Gauri Tritiya or Gauri Teej is a popular festival celebrated in the Indian state of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh. Dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, this festival is celebrated every year on the Tritiya (third day) of Chaitra,

Ram Navami is an important day among the Hindus. This is the day that marks the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. Every year, Ram Navami is celebrated on the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase) Navami (ninth day) of Chaitra month. This is

Mahavir Jayanti or Mahavir Janma Kalyanak is one of the most important festivals for people belonging to the Jain community. Mahavir Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Mahavir, the twenty-fourth Tiranthkara of Jains. This year the festival falls on 6 April

Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman, one of the important and widely worshipped Hindu Gods. Lord Hanuman, the Vanara God and one of the important characters in Ramayana is considered to be the 11th incarnation of Lord Shiva.

Shab-e-Barat is an important festival celebrated by the people of Muslims community across the world. They celebrate this festival on the 14th and 15th night of Shabaan month. The festival marks the night of forgiveness and fortune. It is also known

Every year the Friday before Easter is observed as Good Friday by the Christians across the world. The day marks the crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ. It is the day when people practicing Christianity observe fast and penance throughout the day.

Easter 2020 is going to be celebrated on 12 April 2020. It is one of the most important festivals for those who belong to the Christian community. It is the celebration of the resurrection of Lord Jesus Christ on the third

Baisakhi holds a great significance in the life of Sikhs. It marks their New Year and the harvest of Rabi crops. The festival's importance is understood by the grand celebration among the people belonging to Punjab and Haryana. This year the

Varuthini Ekadashi is the third Ekadashi in a Hindu year. Every year, the festival is observed on the Krishna Paksha's Ekadashi in the month of Baisakh. This Ekadashi is dedicated to the Vaman incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Therefore, the festival holds

Akshaya Tritiya also known as Akha Teej is celebrated every year on the Tritiya of Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month. This year the festival falls on 26 April 2020. This day holds great significance in the lives of Hindus and Jains.

Buddha Purnima is one of the important festivals celebrated in Hinduism and Buddhism culture. It is the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha and is the annual festival celebrated by people belonging to the Buddhist community. Every year the festival is celebrated

An experimental antiviral drug developed by a research-based biopharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences showed positive results on its application, where more than half of a group of severely ill coronavirus patients improved. UPDATE: On 29 April, Gilead Sciences Inc. announced that in Phase

Since India went under a complete lockdown, the doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals who are selflessly taking care of the COVID-19 patients are facing a lot of problems due to social stigma and discrimination. Healthcare professionals and their families are

Every year, 17 April is observed as World Haemophilia Day. An international awareness day for haemophilia and other bleeding disorders, World Hemophilia Day is held on the date of the birthday of Frank Schnabel, founder of the World Federation of Hemophilia.

The rapid spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has forced the countries to take necessary steps, which include the use of technologies to tackle the spread of the virus. Technology is proving to be an important method in combating the novel coronavirus.

Kidneys are essential organs of your body that function to remove the waste products from the blood and regulate the fluid levels in the body. Kidneys act as the filter in our body, where the waste is sent to the bladder

Thyroid cancer is the cancer of the thyroid gland which is found at the neck's front just below Adam's apple. The thyroid gland is a butterfly-shaped gland with two lobes, one at each side joined by a narrow tissue called the

As of today, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in India is 27892 with 6185 recovered cases and 872 deaths. Early diagnosis of COVID-19 is crucial to slow down the spread of the infection. COVID-19 spread at a

Since the lockdown has been imposed, social distancing and work from home have become a daily ritual for all of us. And along with it, our fitness regimen has taken a backseat due to the erratic routine. But this doesn't apply

Acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan passed away on the morning of April 29 after a battle with colon infection. In 2018, he had announced that he had been diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour and he had undergone treatment in the UK for a

As of today, there are 3,230,433 coronavirus cases with 228,394 deaths. On a hopeful note, 1,007,136 have recovered. As the coronavirus pandemic takes an ever-larger toll across the world, extensive researches and surveys have been exploring who is at greatest risk

Stroke is ranked as the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide, as per the World Health Organization. It is estimated that 70 per cent of stroke and 87 per cent of deaths caused by

Athlete's foot (AF), also known as tinea pedis is a fungal infection of the foot, mostly found between the toes. It is named so as the infection is common in athletes and swimmers. The AF can spread to hands or other

COVID-19 lockdown has affected the livelihood of many people worldwide. A study published on 3 April in a journal named JAMA Psychiatry says that in addition to the COVID-19 deaths due to infection or illness, people are also dying of suicides