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Akshay Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritīyā is celebrated on the 3rd day of Shukla Paksha of Vaiśakh month (April – May). It is a very auspicious day for Hindus & Jains. It is a unique…
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Makar Sankranti

Makar Sankranti

Makar(a) Sankranti is the only Hindu festival based on the solar calendar. Makar Sankranti is the celebration of the sun’s journey from the Southern to the Northern Hemisphere and is…
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Hindu Calendars

Understanding Hindu calendars

In Bhārat (India), several calendars have been established for centuries, to mark seasons and help organise the Bhāratiya festivals and astrology Typically, calendars are based on the motion of the…
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The 6 days of Diwali

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…
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