Religious and cultural observances

A day of fasting and prayer to mourn historic disasters in Jewish history including the destruction of […]

This popular Hindu and South Asian ceremony celebrates the bond between silblings during which sisters tie a […]

A 2 day festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna, eighth Hindu avatar of Vishnu. This major […]

Paryushana-parva is the holiest period of the year for the Shvetambara sect. It includes fasting, worship, and […]

A major Hindu festival celebrating Lord Ganesha's descent to earth. Idols of Ganesh are creating and displayed […]