Hindu Festival  

Chhath Pooja is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival historically native to the Indian subcontinent. The festival is to worship the Sun God and the rituals are rigorous and are observed over a period of four days. 

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is a Hindu festival that literally means 'dhan' or wealth. Here is why Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations. Here are facts about Dhanteras, the beginning of Diwali celebrations.

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Though primarily a Hindu festival, most non-Hindu communities participate in Onam celebrations as it is considered a cultural festival. To mark the auspicious day, people offer special prayers and draw flower rangolis called Pookkalam near their doors to welcome king Mahabali
 

There are few legends associated with the spring festival Akshaya Tritiya. While some believe that the festival has to do something with Ved Vyasa, others are of the opinion that river Ganges has a role to play in it. 

According to reports, two teenage girls were abducted by goons during Hindu festival Holi on March 21. The victims were identified as  Raveena (13) and Rina (15) and they were forced to undergo religion conversion.

In Pakistan, the kite festival during Basant Panchami remains unparalleled to date. The highly competitive sport takes on a serious turn around this time.

Organising pujas are the biggest community activity in Bengal. While the elders do the heavy hitting organising Durga Puja and Kali Puja, it is the teenagers and students who organise the Saraswati festival.

From the celebration of Basant Panchami at dargahs of Chisti saints, to the festival's connection with Holi, here are some lesser-known facts