According to Sanskrit language, Thadiya means the third after passing Amavasya (Dark moon) or Pournima (Full Moon) thidhis. Thaddi is the colloquial Telugu word for the Sanskrit word “Thadiya”. When to perform Undralla Thaddi? Undralla Thaddi will be performed on Thadiya after Full Moon day in Bhadrapada Masam. In total, three different Thadiyas will be […]
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Deepawali – The festival of lights
Deepawali or Diwali is a festival of lights (Diwas), which is one of the widely celebrated Hindu festivals in India and other south Asian countries. Deepawali means series of lights. Apart from Hindus, this festival also will be celebrated by Jain, Sikhs and Buddhists. Diwali will be celebrated as the day of extermination of evil […]
Importance of Saraswati Puja for students
Saraswati Puja is a special occasion for students all over India. Worship of goddess of learning holds special meaning in schools and colleges. Goddess Saraswati is an Indian Hindu deity who is associated with not only formal education of sciences and language, but also all forms of arts. On the fifth day of Magha, also […]
Celebrating Sankranti in Indian Diversity
India is home to many festivals and cultural observances. Foreign nationals when move from North of the country to South or vice-versa, get amazed at the number of festivals India celebrates. Most festivals have local or regional significance. Hardly any go beyond the geographical limits of a region. Since Indians follow their own lunar calendar, […]