Hindu Festivals
Brief history, significance, and traditions of the various festivals.
Ganesh festival: Mumbai, India
History of the festival in India started by Lokmanya Tilak. Includes archives from Kesari newspaper and a photo gallery.
Durga Puja
The myths,legends, history, and rituals associated with the festival.
Bhai Dooj
Information about the festival celebrations, its significance, and customs.
Durga Puja
The traditions and celebrations of the festival.
Raksha Bandhan
The origin, legends, and traditions of the festival.
Durga Puja: Stuttgart
The celebrations of the puja at Stuttgart.
Kumbha Mela Ujjain 2004
Information on the camp to be hosted by Swami Nardanand of Siddha Ashram at Kumbha Mela at Ujjain in 2004.
Hindu New Year
About how the Hindu new year is celebrated in different parts of India and outside.
India Travelogue: Festivals of India
A brief introduction to the festivals.
Karwa Chauth
The origin, legends, and traditions of the festival.
Kumbha Mela Project 2001
Multimedia experience of the Kumbha Mela to be held in Allahabad, India 2001.
Kumbh Mela 2001
20 million people expected to visit Kumbh Mela 2001 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Lamps during Diwali
The reason behind the celebrations are outlined and then related to Kal Yug.
Raksha Bandhan
History of the festival, its rituals, and special recipes.
Raksha Bandhan
Information about Raksha bandhan including the legend and importance of the festival.
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