Christmas (Christian Orthodox)

This holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe is the Son of God, the Messiah, and Savior of the world. This celebration corresponds to December 25th in […]

Makar Sankranti (Hindu)

The festivities associated with Makar Sankranti are known by various names in different parts of India and the Hindu world. Names include Magh Bihu, Maghi (preceded by Lohri),  Thai Pongal and so on. It also marks […]

Mahayana New Year (Buddhist)

In Theravadin countries, Thailand, Burma, Sri Lanka, Cambodia and Lao, the new year is celebrated for three days from the first full moon day in April. In Mahayana countries the […]

Jashan-e Vohuman (Zoroastrian)

This festival (Jashan) is dedicated to the Amesha Spenta Vohimena (the Good Mind) and celebrates the creation of animals. A glass of milk is used to represent Vohuman in prayers. […]

Feast of Sultan/Sovereignty (Baha’i)

Wherever they live, Baha’is gather every 19 days for what we call a Feast. Observance begins at sunset on the 18th and ends at sunset on the 19th. This is […]

Jashan-e Sadeh (Zoroastrian)

Sadeh is a mid-winter celebration observed by preparing a large community bonfire. The bonfire symbolizes the victory of light over forces of cold and darkness. More Information

Imbolg (Pagan)

Imbolg falls on February 2nd midway between Winter Solstice and Spring Equinox. Imbolg is a Gaelic word that means “in the belly” and refers to the gestation of new lambs. […]

Saraswati Puja (Hindu)

Saraswati Puja, also called Vasant Panchami, is celebrated to honor Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge and learning. Hindu temples and households are full of activity on this day. This 'Panchami' […]

1762 Vadda Ghalughara (Sikh)

The second Sikh genocide was the mass killing of Sikhs by the Afghani Durrani Forces in February of 1762 during his sixth invasion of India in the present day state […]

Golden Rule

"Everything you should do you will find in this: Do nothing to others that would hurt you if it were done to you."

- Mahabharata 5:1517

Hinduism
Hinduism