Navratri

Navratri in South India is celebrated as Bommai Golu, which quite literally means festival of dolls. Households, particularly in the state of Tamil Nadu, arrange a wide variety of dolls neatly and place them on steps (called as Padi). The steps are either made from scratch inside the homes or purchased and installed as a […]

Significance of Dussehra Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil. Celebrating the victory of Devi Shakti over Mahishasura, Lord Rama over Ravana, and Durga over demons, it is celebrated as an auspicious festival across India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra is celebrated on the last day of Navratri. Hints to celebrate Dussehra […]