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Hindu Festivals
Hindus observe sacred occasions by festive observances. All festivals in Hinduism are predominantly religious in character and significance. Many festivals are seasonal. Some celebrate harvest and birth of God or heroes. Some are dedicated to important event in Hindu mythology. Many are dedicated to Shiva and Parvati, Vishnu and Lakshmi, Brahma and Saraswati.
668 Questions
What is the date when the Sinulog Festival is celebrated?
The Sinulog Festival in Cebu City is said to commemorate the first Christian Baptismal ceremony in the area, when Ferdinand Magellan paused there in 1521 during his circumnavigation of the globe.
What are the release dates for Diwali - 2004?
Dil Ne Jise Apna Kaha - 2004 was released on:
India: 10 September 2004
UK: 10 September 2004
USA: 10 September 2004
Kuwait: 15 September 2004
Give you slogans on not using pollution free Diwali?
Diwali is the festival of lights, let us celebrate it with lights, NOT with NOISE or POLLUTION.
SAY NO TO CRACKERS, LIGHT DIYAS AND HAVE HARMONY PEACEFUL AND HAPPY DIWALI.
Which story does Diwali celebrate the ending of?
Diwali last for 5days on the fifth day known as Yama Dvitiya or Bhai Dooj sisters invite their brothers into their homes.
What are all the disadvantages of Diwali?
The festival has certain disadvantages:
- Sometimes, owing to neglect, or forgetfulness, fire breaks out and much damage is caused to life and property.
- It is also traditional to gamble on this occasion. Some people suffer heavy losses. In fact, gambling starts several days before the festival. Those who lose, especially among the poorer sections, try to make good their loss through thefts.
- The smoke can cause asthma and other health issues.
- Noise pollution.
Why is Easter popular in the UK than Diwali?
The population of christians is more than hindus in UK. Easter is the festival of christians.
Which state is associated with Onam Festival?
Onam is an important Hindu Festival. It is mainly celebrated in the state of Kerala in India.
What time of the year does Diwali take place?
Each year Deepavali / Diwali falls on different dates and sometimes different months (October - November).
Deepavali.net is a very useful site to know Diwali dates on different years.
Why is Ganesha Chaturthi associated with Ganesha?
Lord Ganesha is considered the god of wisdom and remover of obstacles. And Lord Ganesha is worshiped before worshiping any other god.
The story of why Ganesha is worshiped first:
Saint Narada once handed over a mango to Shiva and Parvati. He said that it was a special mango which would bestow eternal wisdom on whoever savours it. There was also a hitch that the mango should not be shared and had to be consumed by one person. Though Shiva and Parvati wanted to handover it over to either of their sons Ganesha and Karthikeya, they were perplexed as to whom they should give it.
Narada stepped in and suggested a solution to the issue. He said that the mango can be given to the one who first succeeds in going around the world thrice . Shiva and Parvati consented to Narada's suggestion. Karthikeya immediately mounted his peacock and set out to accomplish the mission. Lord Ganesha on the other hand simply circumambulated his parents thrice and requested the fruit to be given to him.
When demanded an explanation, Lord Ganesha humbly said that his parents were his world and that no other world existed apart from them. Respect for parents would be the moral of the story on the superficial level. However the very essence of the story stretches beyond the superficially portrayed moral.
It is a fact that eternal wisdom or self realization (the mango) can be cherished only when one is centred in the truth (Shiva and Parvati) and nothing exists apart from the truth. A mind (the act of Karthikeya) that is focused in the outer world is incapable of attaining the truth. An inward turned mind (Lord Ganesha) that is in constant communion with the truth is that which is capable of realising the truth or attaining wisdom.
Lord Ganesha in thus short story reveals the fact that self realization can be attained only with one's vision focused inwards.
3 November 1964 was the date of Diwali according to Deepavali.net
Diwali falls on the new moon night (Amavasya) between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is celebrated for five days according to the lunisolar. It begins in late Ashvin (between September and October) and ends in early Kartika (between October and November).
Which date muharram festival in 1984?
Muharram is the beginning month of the Islamic Calendar. In 1964 the Muharram Festival was on Wednesday, May 13, 1964.
Which date karthika pournima festival in 1987?
The festival of Kartika Pournima is celebrated throughout Orissa.
It is held between the months of October - November
What was the date of Raksha Bandhan in the year 1989?
It was 15th August 2000. Same day as Indian Independence day.
What was the date of Makar Sankranti in the year 1988?
According to Indian Mythology, in the midnight of Maha Shivaratri, Lord Shiva was appeared in form of Linga.The date of maha shivaratri in 2004 is 20th January.
What was the date of Diwali in the year 1950?
14 November 1955 was the date of Diwali according to Deepavali.net
Diwali falls on the new moon night (Amavasya) between mid-October and mid-November. Diwali is celebrated for five days according to the lunisolar. It begins in late Ashvin (between September and October) and ends in early Kartika (between October and November).
What day was shivratri in year 1959?
27th feb and 28th feb . 27th feb was celebrated by most of the people but 28th feb was celebrated by some people
