Dandiya Raas

Raas or Dandiya Raas is the traditional folk dance form of Vrindavan, India, where it is performed depicting scenes of Holi, and lila ofKrishna and Radha. Along with Garba, it is the featured dance of Navratri evenings in Western India. During Navratri festival, in most of the cities of Gujarat and in Mumbai people gather and perform Garba dance. The word “Raas” comes from the Sanskrit word “Rasa”. Read more…

Garba

Garba (ગરબા in Gujarati) is a form of dance that originated in the state of Gujarat in India. The name is derived from the Sanskritterm Garbha (“womb”) and Deep (“a small earthenware lamp”). Many traditional garbas are performed around a centrally lit lamp or a picture or statue of the Read more…

Punjabi wedding

Punjabi wedding traditions and ceremonies are traditionally conducted in Punjabi and are a strong reflection of Punjabi culture. The actual religious marriage ceremony differs – among Sikhs, the weddings are conducted in Punjabi; among Hindus, the ceremony is conducted in Sanskrit; and among Muslims, in Arabic. There are commonalities Read more…

Hand mehndi - Wedding

Hindu Wedding

A Hindu wedding is called vivaha (Hindi: विवाह) (Kannada: ಮದುವೆ (Maduve)), and the wedding ceremony is called vivaah sanskar. The wedding ceremony is traditionally conducted entirely, or at least partially in Sanskrit, considered by Hindus as the language of holy ceremonies. The local language of the people involved is Read more…

Bridal shower

A bridal shower is a gift-giving party held for a bride-to-be in anticipation of her wedding. Bridal showers were originally arranged to present gifts to the bride since they commonly took care of the household deeds; however, in more modern Read more…

Birthdays

A birthday is a day that comes once a year when a person celebrates the anniversary of their birth. Birthdays are celebrated in numerous cultures, often with a gift, party, or rite of passage. A person’s Golden or Grand Birthday, Read more…