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  Merry Christmas 2020 Christmas  is the time for forgiveness and joy. It is a time of celebration and festivities all around. People send  wishes , quotes , greetings, SMS, and Images to their loved ones on the auspicious festival of Christmas .  We have compiled a few special greetings and quotes for your loved ones. “This Christmas, sending all my love and choicest blessings from heaven to you.” May you have the brilliant season of Christmas. To you and your loved ones,  Merry Christmas ! Make it a point this Christmas to bring a smile to every face you see. Wishing a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families! “Might Santa Claus bring loads of presents for you! May your home be filled with bliss and happiness! ” May Jesus shower upon you His abundant blessings! We wish you a  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !   “Have a Happy Christmas. Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way, may you be blessed wit...

Marking the end of monsoons and welcoming the harvest season, this Kerala festival, Onam 2020 is a Hindu festival celebrated annually, all over India with its origin in the Kerala state. One of the biggest festivals of the state, Onam is celebrated for 10 days during the Malayalam month of Chingam which fills the heart of people with gaiety, and brings them together to be a part of this vibrant and cultural festival. The festivities of Onam reflects the traditions and culture of Kerala in the most unique way.  Onam festival date 2020 has been released by the ministry according to which the festival will be conducted from August 22, 2020, to September 2, 2020 . Significance of Onam Festival Onam festival history dates back to the Sangam period, when Onam was used to be celebrated for a month. According to the ancient legends, this festival of rain flowers was celebrated to commemorate the arrival of Asura King Mahabali’s annual visit from Patala (the world underneath). Th...

Story behind Eid-al-Adha Eid-al-Adha also called the “Feast of sacrifice” is celebrated by Muslims worldwide each year. In the Islamic lunar calendar, Eid-al-Adha falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah. The word ‘Eid’ is found in  al-ma’ida , the fifth sura of the Quran meaning “Solemn Festival ”. On this day All Muslim families, friends even the enemies come together & celebrate. They make especial lunch and late breakfast. They wear neat and clean clothes & celebrate Eid-al-Adha by giving gifts to each other as a token of love. They help the poor by giving money, food, sweetmeats and clothes in the name of  zakath .   The story of Ibrahim’s sacrifice   There was a man named Ibrahim known for deep faith in God and God also had immense faith in him. Ibrahim and his wife Sarah did not have any children. So, god promised to both of them that he would soon bless them with a child. After many years when Ibrahim was 100 years old and his wife almost 90, God...

Raksha Bandhan  – Celebrating the sacred bond of brother and sister Raksha Bandhan , popularly known as rakhi, is a festival observed to  pay homage to the sacred and unconditional bond between brothers and sisters . Raksha Bandhan in Sanskrit literally means “the tie or knot of protection It’s an ancient Vedic festival which is celebrated every year on the full moon day of the month of Shravan (August). Raksha Bandhan 2020 will be celebrated with zest and vigour on August 3 rd.   On this festival, as a ritual, a sister ties a colourful rakhi, a sacred thread that symbolizes love between siblings, around her brother’s wrist. The festival starts by performing traditional aarti and concludes with prayers for the well being (good health, prosperity and happiness). After the prayer, the sister applies a tilak, a colorful mark on the forehead of the brother. After that, the brother  vows to guide and protect her throughout the life  under all circum...