Hindu Festivals

Cavadee 2013 in Mauritius Photos

The Thaipoosam Cavadee 2013 was celebrated today 27th January in Mauritius. Like every year, we bring you some photos of the pious celebration dedicated to Hindu divinity Muruga. This year I was quite busy with some other work, so I unfortunately missed the celebration at Vacoas. So for a change, ...
Saraswati Puja Basant Panchami

Saraswati Puja and Basant Panchami will be celebrated today 15th February 2013 by Hindus in India and around the world. Bansant Panchami is also known as Vasant Panchami or Shree Panchami and is celebrated to honor the Goddess of Knowledge Saraswati.
Diwali History and Myth – Why is Deepavali Celebrated?

One of the most widely and lavishly celebrated Hindu festival in India, Diwali or more accurately called ‘Deepawali’ is also known as the ‘festival of light‘. It marks the beginning of a new year in the traditional Hindu calendar. Most of the people, consider this to be the most auspicious ...
25 Pious Lord Ganesha Wallpapers For Ganesh Chaturthi

Here’s is a collection of some of the best Ganesha and Ganesh Chaturthi wallpapers we collected from various sources for this year. Having a large share of our readers from the Hindu community, it’s our pleasure to bring forward an updated list every year. We wish you a Pious Ganesh ...
What is Ganesh Chaturti Festival? – Vinayaka Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the most important and widely observed Hindu festivals. It marks the birth of Hindu’s Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati’s son Ganesh who is considered to be among the most auspicious of Hindu gods. Celebrated in the month of ‘Bhadrapadda‘ as ...
9 Goddess of Navratri: The 9 Forms of Durga History

For navratri, the 9 forms of Goddess Durga are worshiped. However many of us do not even know the history behind each of Navratri nine goddesses. The adoration and worship of goddess Durga assumes special significance for Hindu devotees. Goddess Durga manifests herself in countless forms. Devotees enjoy Her grace by worshipping ...
Significance of Holi Festival – Holi in Mauritius

Celebrated with great fervour during the full-moon day of Phalguna (March), holi (Holaka or Phagwa), symbolizes equality, joy and goodness. Holi assembles people of all ages, castes, gender and status: elders and youngsters, wealthy and the poor, bosses and employees, men and women get together in the yards and streets to smear ...
Holi in Mauritius – The History and Significance

Holi, the Festival of Colours, will be celebrated in Mauritius, this 8th March 2012. It is celebrated in the Phalgun Poornima and commemorates the triumph of ‘good’ over ‘bad’. It is a festival which bridges social gaps and renews sweet relationships.
Maha Shivaratri Photos From Mauritius

Here is a compilation of some very nice Maha Shivaratri photos from Mauritius and Ganga Talao contributed by our readers. Thanks to Rudhir, Madvi and Varsha for contributing. If you wish to add you own photos to this album, you can contact us here.
Mahashivratri 2012 in Mauritius

As is customary every year, the great night of Shiva is going to be celebrated with great fervour on the 14th night of the month of Falguna, which happens to be the 20th of February this year (2012). After demonstrating their affection and allegiance to Lord Shiva’s eldest son Muruga ...
Thaipusam Cavadee 2012 in Mauritius

Thaipoosam Cavadee 2012 in Mauritius is being celebrated on the 7th of February. It is somehow a tradition now on IslandCrisis to post the few snaps about each year’s celebration in Mauritius and this year again I was at Vacoas taking some snaps. Have a pious Cavadee celebration and share the ...
Phoolon Ka Taaron Ka – RAKSHA BANDHAN SPECIAL [English Translation]

This is my gift to all of you for Raksha Bandhan today. Raksha Bandhan is especially significant to me this year as I found a brother, a confidante, somebody I can laugh with, joke with, somebody I can share everything with without thinking twice and most importantly someone whom I ...
Sweetest Short Diwali SMS Messages 2012 – Deepavali Wishes

As the Festival of the Light, Divali nears, we have collected here for you a set of short and sweet Diwali sms messages which you can easily type on your mobile phone to send to your relatives, friends and love ones. Enjoy this Diwali and of course be careful when playing with ...
How to fast for Navratri – Navratri Fasting Explained

To fast for Navratri some fast procedure and fasting rules must be followed. Navratri starts today and most Hindu have already started their fast. So we thought about coming up with an article about explaining how the Navratri fast is done and also how the scriptures say it should be done. ...
History of Holi Festival

Holi festival will be celebrated in the coming days. The Holi Festival also known as Holika or the more formal name ‘Holi’ is one of the many ancient festivals of India. It finds reference in ancient Hindu text and was celebrated in Indus Valley Civilization by the Aryans too. Though the ...
10 Pious Saraswati Photo and Puja Wallpaper

Use these Saraswati Puja Wallpaper to decorate your desktop on Saraswati Puja day 2012. To use just save to your PC and set as desktop. These are free wallpapers from different popular wallpaper designers and among the lot we selected the 10 best.