Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is a grand festival celebrated to honour the birth of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. It is observed with great enthusiasm across India, especially in Maharashtra, and the Indian diaspora globally, including in Australia, where the Indian community brings...Read More
There are plenty of reasons to hit the road and embrace the cosy glow of Ballarat these school holidays. Only a 75-minute drive (or V/Line journey) from Melbourne, Victoria’s largest inland city is buzzing with family fun at this time of year. Don’t miss Ballarat in its signature season. BALLARAT WINTER FESTIVAL Ballarat Winter Festival...Read More
People have already started cleaning the kitchen shelf, counters, and cabinets; the living room and the individual bedrooms that didn’t get as much attention are finally receiving the much-needed sprucing up. On the other hand, old clothes and utensils that took up space are being discarded to make room for new ones. Family members have...Read More
Light brings hope and it brings joy to our hearts! What is so amazing about these electromagnetic radiations that we humans are so fascinated by light? Well, it’s the emotions it brings along with it. When you wake up in the night after a horrific nightmare, the first thing you want to do is to...Read More
Diwali also referred to as Deepawali especially by the Southern Indians, is a very special and popular Indian festival among the Hindus. It is widely celebrated by the Hindu community. Diwali is a five-day festival and is celebrated once a year either in October or November – it had no fixed days. Many traditions and...Read More
Everyone knows that Diwali is the most popular Hindu festival in the world. We know of the lamps, of the sweets, of the firecrackers. But there are some lesser known facts about Diwali that we’re bringing out in this article. Read on to find out more. A row of earthen lamps. Fireworks that light up...Read More
If have been to India, you would realise that Diwali is one of India’s most celebrated festivals. However, due to a large number of Indians in diaspora in other parts of the world, the festival is marked with an official holiday in most parts of the world. Diwali or Deepavali, as called by the Southern...Read More
One of the distinguishing characteristics of India is the festivals that people celebrate across the country throughout the year. Also, due to the diverse communities, religions, and customs, different states have varied festivities. However, a few are unusual and lesser-known; some have their origin at least a century back, while others are a decade old....Read More
Diwali, the festival of light is one of the most popular and widely celebrated festivals in the world. Besides India, where it all began, Diwali is also celebrated by Indians residing in countries like Malaysia, US, Nepal, Africa, Australia, Britain, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Fiji, Mauritius, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. Let’s...Read More
Christmas, the most magical time of the year, and the most expensive… For many of us, making Christmas the perfect, memorable experience for our loved ones can be a stressful day, especially if we don’t have an unlimited budget at our disposal. However, as many Christmas movies are fond of telling us, Christmas isn’t about...Read More
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