My Little India

  India is an economic hub that has a lot of businesses going on. However, the country values religious aspects and sets aside days to celebrate each festival and ritual. The Hindu religious community recognizes the presence of great deities and honors each with the right celebrations. This doesn’t regard other religions as they also receive their best days and festivities across the year. Most festivals are done to celebrate their Deities who are believed to be the outcome of who devotees are in their lives. Goddess Varalakshmi is one of the celebrated Deities. Varalakshmi is a form of Goddess Lakshmi, a name derived from two words: "Vara" meaning "boon". "Lakshmi" meaning "Wealth". Varalakshmi Mata is a form of Goddess who blesses people according to their wishes. Another name for Varalakshmi Mata is “Varamahalakshmi” which is known for Varalakshmi Vratam celebrations. Varalakshmi Pooja is highly performed under grand festivals in differe

  Celebration and festivals are part and parcel of the Hindu community. They enjoy every bit and offer the rightful rituals according to the celebration.   Every festival comes with its symbolic meaning in their lives. The Raksha Bandhan festival is one of the most awaited festivals by thousands of families. Families participate as they uphold their cultural customs and relationships.   The festival enhances the bond between brothers and sisters in the family and brings protection to one another. Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrated in Indian states. It is also termed as “Rakhi”. The festival celebration is for strengthening the bond between sisters and brothers. This year, the celebration will be on the holy month of Shravan on Monday 19 th August 2024. Most states will have public holidays while others do not. Astrological meaning for Raksha Bandhan. Raksha Bandhan being a moon festival has great importance to the Astrological sector. During the rainy seaso

                                        There is always a special day or occasion in everyone's life. We all have birthdays, remembrance of people who fought for our freedom, or any special day. Same way Indian Hindu religion holds account of every special festival, people, and deities. The Ganesh Chaturthi is of great importance to Hindu families as they celebrate the birth of Lord Ganesh. Lord Ganesh is the god of wisdom and prosperity. The festival is a religious holiday celebrated in different states in India.   These states include Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa and Tamil Nadu. In 2024, the festival falls on Saturday 7 th September 2024 in the month of Bhadra Chaturthi. The Festival is set for a ten-day celebration. History of Ganesh Chaturthi. Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to remember the birth of Lord Ganesh. Ganesh is a child of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to ancient stories, Ganesh guarded his mother whenever she took birth and he was ord