Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: The Grand Chariot Festival That Moves the World Today, July 16, 2026, millions of devotees across India and the world turn their hearts towards Puri, Odisha, as one of Hinduism’s most spectacular festivals begins — the…
Mahavir Jayanti 2026, also known as Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, is among the most sacred and widely celebrated festivals in Jainism – observed with deep devotion by Jain communities across India and around the world. This year, the festival marks a…
A rare and spectacular astronomical event, a Total Lunar Eclipse, is happening on March 3, 2026. Also called a ‘Blood Moon’, this eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the Sun and the Moon. Earth’s shadow falls on the…
Vande Mataram, the stirring hymn translated as “I Bow to Thee, Motherland”, is one of India’s most iconic patriotic songs. Penned by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the late 19th century and first published in his novel Anandamath, the song became…
Lohri and Makar Sankranti are among the most joyful harvest festivals celebrated across India. These festivals mark the end of winter, the arrival of longer days, and the beginning of a new agricultural season. In 2026, Lohri will be celebrated…
Global Family Day: A Reminder That We Are One World Global Family Day is celebrated every year on January 1 and begins the new year with a powerful message of peace, unity, and togetherness. The day reminds us that despite…
Children’s Day in India: Celebrating Every Child Every year on 14 November, India celebrates Children’s Day. This day is special because it marks the birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first Prime Minister. He cared deeply for children,…
This year marks a very special moment for India, as the national song “Vande Mataram” completes 150 years. To celebrate this historic milestone, the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi has launched a year-long programme in New Delhi, honouring the song’s…
Guru Nanak Jayanti: A Festival of Light, Equality and Service Every year, Sikhs and many others across India and the world celebrate Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Gurpurab or Prakash Utsav. In 2025, the festival falls on Wednesday, 5 November,…