Hindu Fasts and Festivals

Author: Swami Sivananda
Publisher: Divine Life Society
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 176
ISBN/UPC (if available): 81-7052-039-8

Description

Man gets tired on account of hard work or monotonous actions. He wants some change or variety. He wants relaxation. He wants something to cheer him up. These festivals make him cheerful and happy and give him rest and peace.

All Hindu festivals have a deep spiritual import or high religious significance. All great Hindu festivals have religious, social and hygienic elements in them.

This book explains the significance and the philosophy of many of our fasts and festivals.