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HINDUISM - Festivals, Rituals & Symbols : Hinduism, An Introduct...

By: Dr. Vivekjivandas Sadhu; Janakbhai Dave, Editor

India is a land of holy festivals and celebrations that rejuvenate and relieve its people from the monotony of daily life and its burdens. Its social and predominantly spiritual content make its people vibrant and religious. For devout Hindus festivals provide a mystical connection with God and their own atman. Festivals also lighten the burden of bad karma and help integrate devotion and knowledge in their lives. Festivals provide a beautiful and joyful mosaic of colour...

India is a land of festivals and celebrations that are held to worship and honour God and his manifestations. Hindu festivals dissolve bad karma, consolidate devotion and knowledge, and bring joy and freshness in the lives of people of all backgrounds. The celebrations of festivals like Makarasankrãnti, Mahã-Shivarãtri, Holi and Pushpadolotsava, Rãma Navami and Swaminarayan Jayanti, Ratha Yãtrã, Guru Purnimã, Rakshãbandhana, Janmãshtami, Ganesha Chaturthi, Onam, Navarã...

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