Festivals
4 stories and guides
Diwali: Meaning, Stories and Traditions
Diwali is a festival of lights observed in varied ways across regions and faith communities. Many Ramayana traditions recall Rama’s return to Ayodhya, while other communities emphasize Lakshmi worship, new begi
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Holi and the Story of Prahlada
Holi welcomes spring and celebrates community through color, music and gathering. Holika Dahan is linked to Prahlada’s steadfast devotion and the defeat of oppression. Celebrate with consent, skin-safe colors a
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Mahashivratri: Meaning and Worship
Mahashivratri is dedicated to Shiva and is associated in different traditions with meditation, cosmic dance or the marriage of Shiva and Parvati. Devotees may visit temples, keep vigil, chant or reflect quietly
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Ram Navami: The Birth of Rama
Ram Navami celebrates the birth of Rama. Many families read from the Ramayana, perform a simple puja, sing devotional songs and serve food. The day invites reflection on courage with humility, faithful friendsh
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