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Why do we celebrate Diwali?
Diwali is a festival celebrating Lord Rama’s victory over Lanka’s king Ravana and his return. People rejoiced to see Lord…
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Why do we celebrate Naraka Chaturdashi?
Naraka Chaturdashi, also referred to as Kali Chaudas, Narak Chaudas, Roop Chaudas, Choti Diwali, Narak Nivaran Chaturdashi, or Bhoot Chaturdashi,…
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Why do we celebrate Vijayadashami?
The end of Navaratri marks the yearly celebration of Vijayadashami, also known as Dussehra, Dasara or Dashain. On the tenth…
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Why do we celebrate Maha Navami?
Depending on the lunar date in the Hindu calendar, Maha Navami is observed in October or occasionally November. It occurs…
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Why do we celebrate Durgashtami?
Durgashtami, also known as Durga Ashtami, is the eighth day of Navratri or Durga Puja celebrations. According to Hinduism, it…
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Why do we celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?
The divine Hindu festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chavithi, is observed for ten days each year. According…
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Why do we celebrate Krishna Janmashtami?
Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Krishnashtami, Janmashtami, or Gokulashtami, is an annual Hindu festival that commemorates the birth of Krishna,…
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Why do we celebrate Raksha Bandhan?
Raksha Bandhan is celebrated as a sign of responsibility between siblings. The event is intended to honour all forms of…
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Why do we celebrate Onam?
Onam is a ten-day festive that Malayalis around the world, whether in Kerala or elsewhere, celebrate. The Great King Mahabali’s…
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Why do we celebrate Eid al-Fitr?
The Islamic festive known as Eid al-Fitr, together with Eid al-Adha, is the celebration of breaking the fast. Muslims all…
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