Ayodhya Shri Rama Janmabhoomi

The holy city of Ayodhyā in Uttar Pradesh is the birthplace of Shri Rāma. The history of this city and the Shri Rāma Janmabhoomi Mandir (temple) goes back thousands of years.

The 6 days of Diwali

Deepavali (lit “row/garland of lights” – popularly known as Diwali) is one of the most popular and sacred Hindu festivals, typically lasting around 5 or 6 days, marking the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

Significance of ‘Deepavali’ or ‘Diwali’

Dīpāvali, or Diwālī is one of the most important festivals that is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Buddhists, and Sikhs across the globe. It is commonly known as the festival of lights – deep means “light” and āvali “a row” to become “a row of lights.” Light symbolises “Knowledge”, as light removes darkness, knowledge removes “ignorance”. Diwālī signifies winning over the lower nature in us by lighting up the lamp of knowledge, wisdom, and beauty in ourselves.

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayak Chaturthi or Ganeshotsav, is a Hindu festival commemorating the birth of the Hindu God Ganesha.