Mahashivratri Festival

Mahashivratri In Hindu culture the biggest festival for Lord Shiva is celebrates on Magha Vadya Chaturdashi. This day is known as Mahashivratri. The festival is exclusively dedicated to Lord Shiva. On this day worship of Lord shiva and the counting of Lord shiva’s beeds are necessary besides a thousands leaves of bell tree have to be devoted. The offering made of water appeal is devoted to the lord Shiva. In rural part of the district on this day nearly 108 leaves of bell tree are devoted to Lord Shiva. The mantra “ OM NAMAH SHIVAY ” is counted on full day. Some people give the slogan “ BUM BUM BHOLENATH ”. The people from youngers to the elders all observe fast on this day. It is said that one can acquire the great virtue by observing fast

Ramzan is the ninthe month out of the twelve months of Islamic calendar. This month is known as the month of fasting. It is known as Vow of Ramzan. The day when this when this vow is completed is known as Ramzan Id. It is also called as Id-Ul-Fitr. In Islam the vow of Ramzan is given for attainment of heaven.Vow of Ramzan means fasting.These fasts are so hard. Their rules have to be followed strictly.during these days the muslims do not eat or drink anything in the span between Sunrise and Sunset. They give up all addictions and keep their fast for a month.The fast also known as Roja.The fasting of Ramzan ends with the festival of Ramzan Id. On this day all muslims men women, youngers and elders wear fine cloths and gather in the Idgah ground situated at the outskirts of the villages or towns.The local Moulvies (Priests ) read Khutba. In Khutba all kinds of domestic,social,religious and spiritual duties are stated.The public prayer offered there. At the end all the people shout “Amen” (Peace) monotonously.On the occasion of this festival sweet food stuffs are prepared in the houses of

The festival date varies every year, per the Hindu calendar, and typically comes in March, sometimes February in the Gregorian Calendar. The festival signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for many a festive day to meet others, play and laugh, forget and forgive, and repair ruptured relationships. In rural parts of Solapur it was identified as a festival that celebrated agriculture, commemorated good spring harvests and the fertile land.Hindus believe it is a time of enjoying spring's abundant colours and saying farewell to winter. Holi festivities mark the beginning of new year to many Hindus, as well as a justification to reset and renew relationships, end conflicts and accumulated emotional impurities from past. It also has a religious purpose, symbolically signified by the legend of Holika. The night before Holi, bonfires are lit, in a ceremony known as Holika Dahan (burning of Holika) or Little Holi. Fire is lit at a common place which is worshipped as Holi. Five coconuts called “Vatya” and Five Bhakris of rice flour called Papdya are tied to the top of the pole. The firewood kept around the pole is theem lighted and fire is worshipped as Holi by a man who enjoys the hereditary right of soing so. Persons assembled around Holi and throw pieces of firewood and worshiped it. People gather near fires, sing and dance. The next day, Holi, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, or Dhulheti, Dhulandi or