India is a land of living festivals and ABMantra’s Festival section documents them with the care and depth they deserve. We cover the full spectrum of major Hindu, Islamic, Sikh, Christian and regional festivals observed across India — not just the nationally famous ones but also the quietly beautiful traditions of individual states and communities.
For each festival we cover the correct date and how it is calculated in the Hindu calendar, the significance and story behind the celebration, step-by-step puja vidhi for home observance, fasting rules, traditional foods, and decoration ideas. We write from the inside — as people who actually observe these festivals in Indian homes — rather than as outside observers producing tourism-style descriptions.
Our festival content is updated every year with the correct dates for the upcoming cycle, so you always have accurate information for Diwali, Navratri, Holi, Raksha Bandhan, Eid, Christmas, Pongal, Onam, Baisakhi, and dozens more.
Raksha Bandhan is a cherished Indian festival that celebrates the sacred bond between brothers and sisters. Each year, sisters tie a rakhi on their brothers’ wrists, symbolizing love and protection, while brothers promise lifelong care in return. In 2025, name…
No matter where you are in life, the connection between siblings is special. This bond of siblingship surpasses miles, time zones, and borders. Raksha Bandhan, an Indian festival honoring the love between siblings, is an emotional homecoming. Being away from…