Indian Culture, Festivals & Traditions

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Festivals

Lakshmi Puja at Home: Meaning, Setup and Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how Lakshmi Puja is performed at home on Diwali: preparation, items needed, the steps of worship, and regional customs.

Ananya SharmaSep 22, 20262 min read

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Hindu Gods & Goddesses

Goddess Lakshmi: Stories, Symbols and Why She Is Worshipped on Diwali

Learn who Goddess Lakshmi is, her origin stories, the meaning of her lotus, elephants and gold coins, and her role in Diwali.

Ananya SharmaSep 21, 20262 min read

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Festivals

Govardhan Puja and Annakut: Krishna, the Hill and the Mountain of Food

Learn the story of Govardhan Puja, how Annakut is celebrated with mountains of food, and what the festival means in different regions.

Ananya SharmaSep 20, 20262 min read

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Festivals

Bhai Dooj: The Yama and Yamuna Story and How Siblings Celebrate

Discover the meaning and legend of Bhai Dooj, how the tilak ceremony is performed, and its regional names like Bhai Phota and Bhau Beej.

Ananya SharmaSep 19, 20262 min read

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Traditions & Customs

Rangoli, Diyas and Torans: Diwali Decoration Traditions Explained

Learn the meaning behind rangoli, kolam, diyas and torans used at Diwali and Navratri, with ideas for eco-friendly decoration.

Ananya SharmaSep 18, 20262 min read

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Traditions & Customs

Diwali in Different Regions: Kali Puja, Bandi Chhor Divas, Jain Diwali and More

See how Diwali is celebrated across India: Kali Puja in Bengal, Bandi Chhor Divas for Sikhs, Jain Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi in the south, and Chhath.

Ananya SharmaSep 17, 20262 min read

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Traditions & Customs

Sharad Purnima and Kojagari Lakshmi Puja: Moonlight, Kheer and Autumn Traditions

Learn about Sharad Purnima: the legend of Krishna's Raas Leela, the tradition of kheer in moonlight, Kojagari Lakshmi Puja and Kumar Purnima.

Ananya SharmaSep 15, 20262 min read

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Mythology

Samudra Manthan: The Churning of the Ocean and the Birth of Lakshmi

Read the story of Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk, and learn how it explains Lakshmi, Dhanvantari and Shiva as Neelkantha.

Ananya SharmaSep 14, 20262 min read

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Mythology

The Ramayana in Brief: The Story Behind Dussehra and Diwali

A short summary of the Ramayana, from Rama's exile to Ravana's defeat and the return to Ayodhya, and how it connects to Dussehra and Diwali.

Ananya SharmaSep 13, 20262 min read