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International

13 Mar 2022

स्टार्कर ज़ितो जर्मन का एक बीयर फेस्टिवल है।

स्टार्कर ज़ितो नाम का यह बीयर फेस्टिवल हर वर्ष मार्च में मनाया जाता है।

13 Mar 2022

कक्कू पगोडा फेस्टिवल टूर म्यांमार

कक्कू पगोडा महोत्सव, म्यांमार के शान राज्य में इनले झील के दक्षिण में पहाड़ियों में रहने वाले स्वदेशी लोगों के पाओ जनजाति के लिए वार्षिक फसल उत्सव है।

28 Mar 2022

मदर सिटी क्वीर प्रोजेक्ट फेस्टिवल, केप टाउन

यह मदर सिटी क्वीर फेस्टिवल रंगभेद समाप्त होने पर समानता के लिए और समलैंगिक लोगों को गर्व महसूस के रूप में दिखाने के लिए एक मंच में दिखने के लिए मनाया जाता है।

16 Mar 2022

स्नोबॉम्बिंग फेस्टिवल एक स्की रिसॉर्ट उत्सव है जो ऑस्ट्रिया में मनाया जाता है।

स्नोबॉम्बिंग फेस्टिवल हर साल वसंत में मेरहोफेन के ऑस्ट्रियाई स्की रिसॉर्ट में आयोजित किया जाता है।

07 Mar 2022

जापान के हड़का मत्सुरी त्योहार में पुरुष वर्ग के लोग अर्ध-नग्न हो कर यह फेस्टिवल मानते हैं।

जापान के इस फेस्टिवल में 10 हजार पुरुष वर्ग के लोग लंगोटी-पहन कर अनोखी 'होली' की तरह पवित्र 'लड़ाई' करते हैं।

Education

21 Apr 2023

Exploring the World of Carnival: Festive Celebrations in Different Countries

Mardi Gras is a festive season celebrated in many countries around the world, usually before Lent begins. It's time for colorful costumes, parades, music and dancing. In this blog, we will explore the world of carnivals and different celebrations in different countries.

13 Apr 2023

What are some event ideas for a college fest?

Social Fest:
Organize a social fest that celebrates the differences of Indian culture. You'll be able incorporate move exhibitions, music appears, mold appears, and craftsmanship shows that grandstand diverse districts and conventions of India.

Sports Fest:
Organize a sports fest that incorporates different sports such as cricket, football, ball, volleyball, and badminton. You'll moreover organize fun recreations and competitions that include physical action and collaboration.

22 Apr 2023

Lantern Festivel in HK.

The Lantern Festival, also known as Mid-Autumn Festival or Moon Festival, is a traditional Chinese festival celebrated in Hong Kong and other parts of the world. It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, usually in September or October.

08 May 2023

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In just a few months, he became a sensation with the viral hit 'Gaddi Red Challenger' garnering over 30 million streams worldwide. He continues to fuse East and West with his second hit "Gucci Chick" which becomes a rising pioneer of Punjabi pop music.

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17 Apr 2023

Which is the best song to sing in college fest?

There is no "best" song to sing at a college gala. This is because the selection of songs depends on many factors, such as the theme of the celebration, the audience, and the personal tastes and styles of the performers.However, here are some popular songs that are often performed at Indian college festivals. increase.

Jain

26 Nov 2021

मौनी एकादशी: जैन धर्म का पावन विशेष पर्व मगसिर सुदी ग्यारसो

मगसिर सुदी ग्यारस, जैन धर्म का शुभ विशेष पर्व

21 Jan 2026

Diwali in Jainism: The Significance of Lord Mahavira's Nirvana

While most of the world associates Diwali with lights, fireworks, and the Hindu celebration of Lord Rama's return to Ayodhya, for Jains, this festival holds an entirely different and profoundly spiritual meaning. Diwali marks the anniversary of Lord Mahavira's attainment of Nirvana (moksha)—his final liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. On the new moon night of Kartik (October-November) in 527 BCE, Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara of this cosmic cycle, achieved ultimate spiritual freedom, leaving behind his physical body and the material world forever.

This event transformed Diwali from merely a festival of lights into a celebration of spiritual illumination—the ultimate light of knowledge that dispels the darkness of ignorance, attachment, and karmic bondage. For Jains, Diwali represents not just historical commemoration but a reminder of the soul's potential for complete liberation and an inspiration to walk the spiritual path Mahavira illuminated.

23 Jan 2026

How Jain Communities Celebrate Kartik Purnima Worldwide

As the full moon rises on the last day of the Hindu month of Kartik (October-November), Jain communities across the globe mark Kartik Purnima—a festival that, while significant across several Indian traditions, holds unique meaning within Jainism. This day commemorates the conclusion of chaturmas, the four-month monsoon period when Jain monks and nuns remain stationary, and celebrates the profound spiritual principle that even the movement of ascetics must align with the rhythm of nature and the imperative of ahimsa (non-violence).

Unlike festivals marked by grand festivities or elaborate rituals, Kartik Purnima in Jain tradition emphasizes quiet devotion, completion of spiritual disciplines, and renewed commitment to the path of liberation. Yet as Jain communities have spread across continents—from ancient settlements in India to modern diaspora in North America, Europe, Africa, and Southeast Asia—the celebration has evolved, adapting to new contexts while maintaining its essential spiritual core. This exploration reveals how Jains worldwide honor this sacred day, the philosophy underlying their practices, and how tradition and adaptation coexist in global Jain communities.

The Spiritual Significance: Why Kartik Purnima Matters

To understand how Jains celebrate Kartik Purnima, we must first grasp why it holds significance in Jain cosmology and practice.

The End of Chaturmas

Chaturmas context: The four-month period from July to October, coinciding with the Indian monsoon, is when Jain monks and nuns cease their continuous wandering and remain in one location. This practice dates back to Lord Mahavira's time and reflects a fundamental Jain principle: non-violence toward all life forms.

During the monsoon, the earth teems with life. Heavy rains bring countless insects, worms, and microorganisms to the surface. Vegetation flourishes. Walking through this abundance inevitably causes harm—crushing insects underfoot, damaging plants, and disturbing thriving ecosystems. For Jain ascetics committed to absolute non-violence, traveling during this period would violate their most fundamental vow.

The philosophy: This practice embodies several profound principles:

Seasonal awareness: Spiritual practice must harmonize with natural cycles, not oppose them
Ecological consciousness: The recognition that human activity impacts countless life forms, many invisible to the naked eye
Sacrifice for principle: Monks and nuns surrender their freedom of movement for four months, accepting restriction to honor life
Community engagement: The stationary period allows deeper engagement with lay communities, enabling teaching, study, and mutual spiritual support

25 Sep 2021

Saavira Kambada Basadi, Moodabidri

Saavira Kambada Basadi is a magnificent thousand pillar temple at Moodabidri. The temple town is also popularly known as Jain Kashi’ of India since it is dotted with many Jain temples. Let’s find out more about Saavira Kambada Basadi.

Karnataka has a vibrant cultural heritage, encompassed in its beautiful temples and breathtaking towns. One of these heritage cities in Moodabidri, a temple town has a curious connection with the number 18 – it houses 18 temples, with 18 roads that connect the different villages in the vicinity, adorned with 18 lakes, and also the home to 18 Jain Basadis.

18 Jan 2026

Mahavir Jayanti: Celebrating the Birth of the Great Teacher

Every spring, as nature awakens with new life, millions of Jains around the world celebrate Mahavir Jayanti—the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism. This sacred festival, falling on the 13th day of the waxing moon in the month of Chaitra (March-April), commemorates not just a birth but the advent of a philosophy that would profoundly shape Indian spirituality and offer timeless wisdom about non-violence, truth, and the path to liberation.

Mahavir Jayanti is more than religious observance—it's a celebration of principles that resonate far beyond Jainism's boundaries, offering guidance on ethical living, environmental consciousness, and spiritual development that feels remarkably relevant in our contemporary world.