celebrating festivals in India

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Fire Safety During Diwali Celebration

Monday, October 24th, 2011

Diwali the festival of light is celebrated with much zeal and fervor all over India. It is one of the important festivals of India and marks victory of good over evil or light over darkness. Diwali is celebrated by lighting diyas, candles, burning crackers, decorating home for diwali and sharing sweets with family and friends.The [...]

Navratri Celebration Begins

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

Navratri festival in India which marks Goddesses killing the demons or victory over evil take place annually at this time of year. ‘Nava’ means ‘nine’ and ‘ratri’ mean ‘night’ and 10th day is commonly referred to as Vijayadashami or Dussehra. Navaratri 2011 starts on September 28 and ends on October 05 with Vijayadashami on October [...]

Celebrating Ganesh Festival in your Apartment Community

Saturday, August 27th, 2011

Ganesh Festival is one of the popular festivals celebrated in India. Ganesh Festival is also known as Ganapati or Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayak Chaturthi. It is the birthday of Lord Ganesh, the God of power, wisdom, prosperity and auspiciousness. It is celebrated with pomp and spirit all over India. It is observed during the Hindu [...]

Safety and Precautions for Celebrating Christmas or New Year Party

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Christmas is time for merry making, get-together of family or friends, it is time for enjoyment. The Christmas or New Year celebrations continue throughout the week making the entire country glitter in lights and magic. Christmas and New Year celebration can be such fun with office parties, festive lights, decorations and shopping for presents. Believe [...]