Puri – Itisaras

An Indian Lunisolar New Year

August 3, 2020August 3, 2020 Shriya Tandon 0 Comments Ayodhya, Bihu, Calender, Chaitra, Chaitra Navratri, Culture, Dance, Dhanteras, diversity, family, festival, festival of harvest, festivities, food, Gudi, Gudi Padva, heterogeneity, hindu, Hindu calendar, india, language, Lord Brahma, Lord Rama, lunisolar, Maharashtra, Makar Sankranti, Makar Sankrati, Maratha, Music, New Year, orissa, Panchanga, Pongal, Puran Poli, Puri, Ram Navmi, rangolis, Ravana, Religion, Sakkar Bhaat, Sanskrit, sari, season, Shrikhand, sindh, Ugadi, Worship, Yugadi

Owing to its unique and vast cultural diversity, India has many festivals and celebrations specific to certain areas and regions. Since Hindus form the majority, a Hindu calender is followed to keep track of the festivities throughout the year. This calender holds great importance for a lot of people, and with good cause.

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The Great Indian Summer- a Novel Perspective

July 15, 2018August 24, 2018 Editor 2 Comments Chandan Yatra, climate, Colonial India, cultural synthesis, Ekadashi, Hindu tradition, Hinduism, Indian culture, Indian festivals, Indian legend, Indian rituals, Indian tradition, Jagannath, Patta Chitra, Puri, Rath Yatra, Sandalwood, Summer, synthesis, tropical weather

TweetShareSharePin0 SharesThe climatic conditions and topography of a region play a significant role in defining the socio-cultural practices of its