Pohela Boishakh is a significant cultural festival marked by various festivities and traditional rituals. In Bengali, the word Pohela means 'first', and Boishakh is the first month of the Bengali calendar. Hence, the name of the festival,
Pohela Boishakh is a widely celebrated festival in the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura, and Assam, in Bangladesh, and by Bengali communities around the world.
Puthandu is marked as a time for new beginnings, cultural festivities, and familial gatherings. Traditional customs, rituals, and special dishes like 'Mangai Pachadi' are integral parts of the Puthandu celebration, symbolising prosperity, happiness, and auspiciousness for the coming year.
The term ‘Vishu’ originates from the Sanskrit word ‘Viuvam,’ which translates to ‘equal,’ symbolising the balance between day and night during the spring equinox. The day is considered auspicious and is believed to bring prosperity and good luck for the year ahead.
The celebration of Vishu Kani is a family affair. People get together, prepare special feasts, and indulge in scrumptious meals. The celebration also includes the preparation and consumption of the traditional Sadya feast. We hope that Vishu 2024 brings you and your family all the good luck and prosperity.
Chaitra Navratri, also known as Vasant Navratri, is a Hindu festival that spans nine nights and is celebrated in the month of Chaitra, which usually falls in March or April. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a different form of Goddess Durga, with each form symbolizing a different virtue or power.
Yamuna Chhath is mainly celebrated in Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura city. It is celebrated on Shukla Paksha Shashthi in Chaitra month and falls during Chaitra Navratri.
April 13, 2024, on this day The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, took place in 1919. Apart from this there are a couple of Indian festivals like Baisakhi, Mesha Sankranti and other key international events fall on this day.
Lakshmi Panchami, as the name suggests, falls on the Panchami Tithi in the Hindu month of Chaitra. It is believed that the Panchami Tithi in Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month is a Kalpadi Tithi. As we celebrate Lakshmi Panchami 2024, here are some Happy Lakshmi Panchami wishes and messages to celebrate the day.
People pray to Devi Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Wealth and seek her divine blessings for a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Apart from offering prayers and visiting temples, people also share festive greetings with their loved ones.
Each form symbolises various attributes of strength, wisdom, and compassion. As you observe Chaitra Navratri 2024, we at LatestLY have brought together a collection of messages you can download and share with all your friends and family to wish them on this day.
Chitra Pournami is celebrated mainly by women. Worshipping Chitragupta on this day is believed to ward off Ketu Dosha. This festival is popular at the river Chitra in the district of Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu, India.
The festival is significant in Hindu mythology and is celebrated with devotion by followers of Lord Vishnu. Devotees get rid of all their sins by worshipping Lord Vishnu on this day and also move towards the path of righteousness.
Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is an important and auspicious Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Vikata Sankashti Chaturthi is mainly observed in Maharashtra, where people observe fast and offer prayers to Lord Ganesha for the well-being of their families.
The festival of Gangaur is a vibrant and colourful festival, celebrated in many places across India, especially in Rajasthan. It stands as a symbol of love, commitment, fertility, and the honouring of womanhood, making it a significant event in the country. This year, Gangaur 2024 will be celebrated on April 11.
Women dress up in vibrant traditional attire, decorate idols of Gauri, and participate in processions, singing, and dancing to celebrate the occasion.
During Gangaur, married women pray for their husband's well-being, longevity, and prosperity, while unmarried women pray for a good husband.
Celebrate prosperity and good fortune with Lakshmi Panchami 2024! This festival honouring Goddess Lakshmi falls on Friday, April 12, 2024. Devotees often observe a fast to seek her blessings. To celebrate, share Lakshmi Panchami 2024 wishes, messages, greetings, and Goddess Lakshmi images with loved ones.
The nine days of Chaitra Navaratri celebrates the nine different avatars of Goddess Durga and is focused on appeasing Goddess Shakti. We hope that Chaitra Navaratri 2024 brings with it prosperity, love and light.
Chaitra Navratri 2024 begins on April 9. Known as the second most important Navaratri, Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning of the spring/summer season. It is a nine-day festival that celebrates the nine avatars of Goddess Shakti.
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