UMeDesi.comIndia has a lot of festivals – what are they and how are they celebrated.
What is Rongali Bihu? The state of Assam has the Assamese new year festival is known as Bihu, which is actually a set of three different festivals celebrated at different times of the year. Here’s a brief overview of each of the three Bihu festivals: Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu This is the most important […]
What is Puthandu? Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year, is a festival celebrated by Tamilians in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in Sri Lanka. It falls on the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai, which usually falls on April 14th in 2023 but it can vary since it’s based on […]
Pohela Boishakh Pohela Boishakh is the Bengali New Year and is celebrated in the Indian state of West Bengal and the country of Bangladesh. The festival usually falls on April 14th or 15th every year, according to the Bengali calendar. Pohela Boishakh is a time of joy, renewal, and hope. The celebration of the Bengali […]
What is Vishu? Vishu is an Indian new year festival that is primarily celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala, as well as in some other parts of the country. It usually falls on or around April 14th each year and marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year. The festival is also known […]
What is Baisakhi? Baisakhi is a harvest festival that is celebrated mainly in the northern Indian state of Punjab and also by Sikh communities around the world. It falls on the first day of the month of Vaisakh in the traditional Indian solar calendar, which usually falls on April 13th or 14th. Baisakhi has both […]
What is Gudi Padwa? The Gudi Padwa festival is celebrated in the western state of Maharashtra and marks the beginning of the Marathi new year. It falls in the month of March or April. Gudi Padwa, also known as Samvatsar Padvo, is a springtime festival that marks the New Year for the people of Maharashtra, […]
What is Pana Sankranti? The Oriya or Odia New Year is called “Pana Sankranti” or “Maha Vishuba Sankranti” and it is celebrated on April 14th every year. Pana Sankranti is a major festival in the state of Odisha, India, and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy. The language spoken is Odia or Oriya. This […]
What is Sree Rama Navami? Sree Rama Navami is a Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Rama, who is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the ninth day (navami) of the Chaitra month of the Hindu lunar calendar, which typically falls in March or April of […]
What is Ugadi? Ugadi is a popular festival celebrated in the South Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka. The word “Ugadi” is derived from two Sanskrit words “Yuga” meaning era or age, and “Adi” meaning beginning. Ugadi marks the beginning of a new era or a new year, and it is celebrated with […]
What is Holi? When is it? Holi is a festival in India – the festival of colors (or colours). Holi is a popular festival celebrated in India and Nepal, which is also known as the “Festival of Colors.” The festival is typically celebrated on the full moon day in the Indian calendar month of Phalguna, […]