Hindu traditions

Diwali (Divali) is a major Hindu religious festival that lasts for five days during the lunar months of Ashvina and Karttika (October–November). The name is derived from the Sanskrit term dipavali, meaning “row of lights,” which are lit on the new-moon night.

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In the serene embrace of tradition, an Indian Hindu family comes together in devotion, performing Puja rituals — a testament to the timeless reverence and adherence to Vaidik cultures. Puja, as elucidated in the sacred texts of Hinduism, is more than an act of worship; it's a profound way of expressing gratitude, seeking blessings, and maintaining a harmonious balance with the divine. Each gesture, each mantra encapsulates centuries of wisdom passed down through generations, underscoring ...

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge and the arts. Saraswati has been invoked since ancient Vedic times as an essence of sanctity. She is the embodiment of language, speech, and eloquence. Also she is regarded as the goddess of wisdom and knowledge. She is invoked by those seeking divine clarity in their pursuit of knowledge, such as students or academics. In Hindu tradition, books are considered the embodiment of Saraswati and considered sacred. Saraswati has also been associated…

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Every year thousands of Hindu devotees gather in front of Shri Shri Lokenath Brahmachari Ashram temple for the Kartik Brati or Rakher Upobash religious festival at Barodi, Nayagonj, Bangladesh. Lokenath Brahmachari, who is called Baba Lokenath, was an 18th Century Hindu saint and philosopher in Bengal. During this religious festival, which is also known as Kartik Brati, Hindus fast and offer prayers by lighting oil lamps and candles.