Festivals in January 2023: Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bhogali Bihu; know celebration dates
2 years, 2 months ago

Festivals in January 2023: Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bhogali Bihu; know celebration dates

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The regional festivals and fairs serve as windows into the rich culture, legacy, history, and art of a certain area. Read: Parasnath Hill protests: Know significance of this holy site for Jain pilgrims Makar Sankranti - Symbolises the End of the Winter Season Date Makar Sankranti, also known as Uttarayan, is one of the main holidays observed in India. Read: Park Street, Victoria Memorial to The Bengal Paddle: Experience Instagram worthy places in Kolkata Joydev Kenduli Mela - A Three-day Festival in Birbhum Date The Joydev Kenduli Mela, also known as the Kenduli Fair, is held in Birbhum, West Bengal. The Jaipur Literature Festival - The Greatest Earth Literary Show Date The Jaipur Literature Festival, or JFL, is one of the most anticipated events among book lovers everywhere. Modhera Dance Festival - Showcases the Glory and Splendour of the Solanki Empire Date Take in the brilliant green, yellow, and red hues that cover every inch of Gujarat's famed Modhera Temple.

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PM Modi invites the nation to celebrate Makar Sankranti and Bihu festivals
2 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi invites the nation to celebrate Makar Sankranti and Bihu festivals

India Today  

On Tuesday, 14 January, Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a message welcoming the nation on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and Magh Bihu and To the shrines of Assam for the celebration of Bihu. The Makar Sankranti festival also commemorates the celestial event called ‘Uttarayan’, the period when the sun is positioned in the Northern Hemisphere. May this holy festival …

Magh Bihu 2025: Wishes, messages, and greetings to celebrate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magh Bihu 2025: Wishes, messages, and greetings to celebrate

India Today  

Bhogali, or Bihu or Magh Bihu, is a well-known harvesting festival in Assam, and it is especially that time of the year which is cherished by all. In case you aren’t aware, Magh Bihu starts on January 13 and goes all the way to the 15 of January in the year 2025. WISHES AND MESSAGES TO TRADE THE CHEERFULNESS MAGH …

Magh Bihu 2025: Date, shubh muhurat of Bhogali Bihu, history, significance, rituals of Assam's grand harvest festival
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Magh Bihu 2025: Date, shubh muhurat of Bhogali Bihu, history, significance, rituals of Assam's grand harvest festival

Hindustan Times  

Magh Bihu 2025: Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu or Maghor Bihu, is one of Assam's most anticipated festivals, a vibrant celebration of the harvest season that marks the transition into the new year. Falling in the first month of the year, according to the Bengali Panjika, Magh Bihu is a time to express gratitude for a bountiful harvest …

From Bihu to Lohri: A vibrant journey through India's January harvest festivals | Pics
2 months, 2 weeks ago

From Bihu to Lohri: A vibrant journey through India's January harvest festivals | Pics

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Image Source : pti 1/12 The traditional Assamese Meji, a house made of straw, is burned during Magh Bihu to symbolise the end of the harvest season and to seek blessings for prosperity. Image Source : PTI 3/12 Village women in Assam joyously prepare traditional teel pithas and other delicacies, celebrating the spirit of Magh Bihu with warmth, unity, and …

Festivals in January 2025: Check the updated list
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Festivals in January 2025: Check the updated list

India Today  

January 2025 ushers in the new year with a vibrant array of festivals, vrats, and significant events celebrated across India. FESTIVALS IN JANUARY 2025 January 2025 is filled with vibrant festivals and events, beginning with Chandra Darshana on January 1, Vinayaka Chaturthi on January 3, and Skanda Sashti on January 5. Tailang Swami Jayanti is observed on January 9, while …

Janmashtami, Ganeshostav Among Festivals to be Celebrated in Bhadrapada Month; Check Full List
7 months, 1 week ago

Janmashtami, Ganeshostav Among Festivals to be Celebrated in Bhadrapada Month; Check Full List

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The Bhadrapada month, the sixth month of the Hindi calendar, has commenced, marking a significant period in Hinduism. During Bhadrapada month, celebratory occasions such as Krishna Janmashtami and Ganeshotsav will take place. Hartalika Teej, which falls on Bhadrapada Shukla Tritiya, is a festival dedicated to ensuring unbroken good fortune through the worship of Goddess Parvati and Lord Shiva. In Bhilwara, …

Baisakhi to Vishu: Interesting facts about spring harvest festivals celebrated in India
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Baisakhi to Vishu: Interesting facts about spring harvest festivals celebrated in India

Hindustan Times  

This is that time of the year when spring comes in and marks the end of the cold harsh winters. The start of the spring harvest festival also welcomes the New Year in many states in India. Be it Poila Boishak in West Bengal or Puthandu in Tamil Nadu or Ugadi in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, to Baisakhi in …

Baisakhi 2024: Date, history, significance and celebration
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Baisakhi 2024: Date, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times  

Baisakhi or Vaisakhi, a popular spring festival that marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh, is celebrated with much enthusiasm among Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist communities. The day acquired historic and spiritual significance since 1699 when on this day, the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa Panth - the collective name given to Sikhs …

Lohri 2024: Here's how the country celebrated the harvest festival
1 year, 2 months ago

Lohri 2024: Here's how the country celebrated the harvest festival

Hindustan Times  

Lohri 2024: Here's how the country celebrated the harvest festival Lohri is observed on the eve of Makar Sankranti, signifying the end of the winter solstice and the onset of. Throughout the country, this festival is known by various names such as Sankranti, Lohri, Pongal, Magh Bihu, and Uttarayan, all symbolizing gratitude for a bountiful harvest. 2 / 8 Jammu …

Magh Bihu 2024: When is Bhogali Bihu? Know the correct date, history, significance, rituals of Assam's harvest festival
1 year, 2 months ago

Magh Bihu 2024: When is Bhogali Bihu? Know the correct date, history, significance, rituals of Assam's harvest festival

Hindustan Times  

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu or Maghor Bihu, is a harvesting festival celebrated in Assam. While in Assam, the festival is known as Magh Bihu, it is called Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Lohri in Punjab, and Makar Sankranti in Northern parts of India. According to Drik Panchang, Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu falls on January 16 this year. …

Bhai Dooj 2023: Popular names this festival is known across India
1 year, 4 months ago

Bhai Dooj 2023: Popular names this festival is known across India

Live Mint  

Bhai Dooj 2023: The festival of Bhai Dooj also known as Bhau-Beej, Bhai Tika or Bhai Phonta is observed by Hindus on the day followed by Govardhan Puja. Bhatru Dwitiya: Bhai Dooj is popularly known as Bhatru Dwitiya in South India and Odisha. Bhav Bij: Bhai Dooj is popularly known as Bhav Bij in the Konkani and Goan region. Bhai …

Baisakhi, Bihu and more; spring harvesting festivals are here in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Baisakhi, Bihu and more; spring harvesting festivals are here in India

Live Mint  

India is a land of diverse cultures, cuisines and festivals with hundreds of festivals celebrated across the country each year. The spring harvesting festival also coincides with the New Year in certain states and religions. Here are some of the most popular spring harvesting festivals in India: Baisakhi The festival of Baisakhi, which is mainly celebrated in the north Indian …

Bohag Bihu 2023: Date, history, significance, 7-day celebration of the Assamese New Year
1 year, 11 months ago

Bohag Bihu 2023: Date, history, significance, 7-day celebration of the Assamese New Year

Hindustan Times  

Bohag Bihu or Rongali Bihu is one of the biggest festivals of Assam and marks the first day of Hindu unisolar calendar, and the beginning of Assamese new Year. Rong means joy in Assamese and Rongali Bihu is the time for joy and happiness for Assamese community as they celebrate each day of the festival with great fervour and enthusiasm. …

Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Vishu and Puthandu 2023: All about spring harvest festivals celebrated in India
1 year, 11 months ago

Baisakhi, Bohag Bihu, Vishu and Puthandu 2023: All about spring harvest festivals celebrated in India

Hindustan Times  

India is the land of agriculture, and food plays a major role in almost all celebrations. This is why the spring harvest season is celebrated with great enthusiasm and known by various names in different parts of the country - Bihu in Assam, Lohri and Baisakhi in Punjab, Vishu in Kerala, and Puthandu in Tamil Nadu. As several harvest festivals …

PM Modi, CM Yogi, Ramdev on Kites, 'Bhogi' with KCR's Daughter: In Visuals, India's Harvest Festivals
2 years, 2 months ago

PM Modi, CM Yogi, Ramdev on Kites, 'Bhogi' with KCR's Daughter: In Visuals, India's Harvest Festivals

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Celebrations begin across the country marking the harvest festival that has different names throughout India. Gujarat Gujarat | Colourful kites hit markets on the occasion of Makar Sankranti festival in Vadodara pic.twitter.com/DmfoQxLhRw— ANI January 14, 2023 In Gujarat, Uttarayan, as Makara Sankranti is called in Gujarati, is a major festival in the state that is celebrated across two days. The …

Magh Bihu 2023: History and significance of festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Magh Bihu 2023: History and significance of festival

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Magh Bihu, also referred to as Bhogali Bihu or Maghi, is celebrated in the state of Assam. The festival celebrates the end of the harvest season and is believed to be a time when people give thanks to the god of agriculture and their ancestors for a bountiful harvest. This year, the festival of Magh Bihu is on 15 January …

Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu 2023: How is the festival celebrated?
2 years, 2 months ago

Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu 2023: How is the festival celebrated?

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During Magh Bihu, the temporary huts are burned to symbolise the end of the old and the beginning of the new Magh Bihu, also called Bhogali Bihu, is observed by the people of Assam. During Magh Bihu, the people of Assam feast on the new harvest with their family and friends. Magh Bihu is celebrated for two days, the first …

Magh Bihu 2023: Date, history, significance and all you need to know
2 years, 2 months ago

Magh Bihu 2023: Date, history, significance and all you need to know

Firstpost  

The state of Assam is also gearing up for Magh Bihu or Bhogali Bihu. A harvest festival for the people of the state, Magh Bihu is considered very auspicious. Notably, this festival concurs with Makar Sankranti and is celebrated in the Assamese Hindu month of Magh, thus named Magh Bihu. Magh Bihu: Date Generally celebrated in January or the Assamese …

When is Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Bihu 2023? Date, History and Significance
2 years, 2 months ago

When is Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal, Uttarayan and Bihu 2023? Date, History and Significance

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LOHRI, MAKAR SANKRANTI, UTTARAYAN, BIHU AND PONGAL 2023: The commencement of the Indian harvesting festivals is just around the corner. Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti, the festival of kites, is celebrated to mark the inaugural of the harvest season. Uttarayan The Gujarati community addresses Makar Sankranti as Uttarayan, a significant festival that lasts for two days. Bihu Bihu also known as …

Magh Bihu 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration
2 years, 2 months ago

Magh Bihu 2023: Date, history, significance and celebration

Hindustan Times  

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu or Maghi, is a festival celebrated by the people of Assam, India. Magh Bihu will be celebrated with great enthusiasm on January 15 this year Date: Magh Bihu is typically celebrated in January and marks the end of the harvesting season. The date for Magh Bihu 2023 festival is January 15 as per …

Lohri 2023: Is the Hindu festival on January 13 or 14? Know puja time, vidhi, history and significance
2 years, 2 months ago

Lohri 2023: Is the Hindu festival on January 13 or 14? Know puja time, vidhi, history and significance

India TV News  

Lohri 2023: The Hindu festival of Lohri symbolizes the ripening of winter crops as well as the start of a new harvesting season. The auspicious festival of Lohri is widely celebrated by the people of Haryana and Punjab, particularly by the Hindu and Sikh communities. Lohri 2023: Date and puja timings The precise day on which Lohri should be celebrated …

Assamese New Year 2022: Why is Bohag Bihu Called Rongali Bihu?
2 years, 11 months ago

Assamese New Year 2022: Why is Bohag Bihu Called Rongali Bihu?

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One of the major festivals of Assam, Bohag Bihu marks the beginning of the Assamese New Year and the onset of the spring season. While Bohag Bihu gets its name from the first month of the Assamese calendar, Bohag, the festival is also popularly known as Rongali Bihu. Bohag Bihu 2022: History, Significance and Celebrations of Assamese New Year The …

Bohag Bihu 2022: Know rituals and significance of the Assamese festival
2 years, 11 months ago

Bohag Bihu 2022: Know rituals and significance of the Assamese festival

Firstpost  

The Bohag Bihu marks the beginning of the harvest season in the state as well as the new year, according to the Assamese calendar Bihu, the national festival of Assam, is celebrated three times a year. The Bohag Bihu marks the beginning of the harvest season in the state as well as the new year, according to the Assamese calendar. …

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bhogali Bihu: India’s winter harvest festival with many names
3 years, 2 months ago

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Bhogali Bihu: India’s winter harvest festival with many names

Firstpost  

The festival is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvesting season in the country and is probably the only one that is celebrated in every region of India, on the same day, but in different manners and names India is popularly known as the land of festivals and 14 January is especially festive as different parts of the country …

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal 2022: Date, History and Significance
3 years, 2 months ago

Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Bihu, and Pongal 2022: Date, History and Significance

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If India was a palette, it would be the most diverse, with cultures and ethnicities changing every few hundred kilometres. Lohri, Pongal, Makar Sankranti, and Bihu are festivals that represent different cultures but unite under one country – India. Lohri is celebrated a day before Makar Sankranti and is primarily celebrated in North India, especially the agricultural state of Punjab. …

Magh Bihu 2021 to be celebrated on 15 January: Significance of festival that marks end of harvesting season in Assam
4 years, 2 months ago

Magh Bihu 2021 to be celebrated on 15 January: Significance of festival that marks end of harvesting season in Assam

Firstpost  

Magh Bihu, Bhogali Bihu or Maghar Domahi is a harvest festival celebrated in Assam and marks the end of the harvesting season in the region. Bihu is a set of three important Assamese festivals which include in April, Kongali or Kati Bihu in October and Bhogali or Magh Bihu, observed in January. Magh Bihu is also known as and the …

Bihu, Makar Sankranti, Pongal celebrated across India | See photos
5 years, 2 months ago

Bihu, Makar Sankranti, Pongal celebrated across India | See photos

India TV News  

India is celebrating its traditional harvest festival of Bihu, Pongal and Makar Sakranti across different states of the country. See how India celebrates Bihu, Pongal, Makar Sankranti: Image Source : PTI Tezpur: Villagers take part in a community fishing event ahead of Bhogali Bihu celebrations in Tezpur, Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020. Image Source : PTI An Assamese woman prepares traditonal …

Pongal kolam 2020: Check out some beautiful rangoli designs
5 years, 2 months ago

Pongal kolam 2020: Check out some beautiful rangoli designs

India Today  

Pongal is a Tamil harvest festival, which falls around the same time as Lohri, Makar Sakranti every year. The first day of Pongal: The Bhogi festival The second day: Thai Pongal The third day: Mattu Pongal The fourth day: Kaanum Pongal Pongal kolams or rangoli plays a very significant role during the festival. Here are some beautiful Pongal kolams or …

United Indians celebrate Lohri, Bihu, Pongal and Makar Sankranti together
11 years, 2 months ago

United Indians celebrate Lohri, Bihu, Pongal and Makar Sankranti together

India TV News  

Image Source : INDIATV 1/8 'Unity in diversity', rightly proven today when the country is enjoying the flavors of various regional festivals. Image Source : INDIATV 2/8 Indians in traditional attire dance around a bonfire as they celebrate Lohri festival. Image Source : INDIATV 3/8 Hindu priest performs evening rituals on the eve of the Makar Sankranti festival at Sangam, …

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