Festivals in India
Hinduism is a very wide subject and so are their fasts and festivals. Only an encyclopedia of Hindu fasts and festivals can cover these themes. The Hindus are bound to keep frequent fasts throughout the whole year. Age, infirmity, and diseases, in extreme cases, afford exemption from this duty. However, an attempt has been made to list the important ones. Observing fasts and performing ceremonies were and are a part of the Hindu way of life - leading to emancipation. Simple food, high thinking, listening to religious stories, and making these teachings a part of life was considered a goal of life. The stories connected with fasts have consoled fasting Hindus as each story presents some thought-provoking ideas and high moral values. Each day of the week brings a special message and stories connected with fasts have consoled millions of people. In this book, the authors have explained the significance and philosophy of important fasts. Some festivals especially reserved for married...