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Lesson 8: How to add fragrance to candles – A beginner’s guide to fragrance oils, fragrance load and scent throw

Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making Course A beautifully scented candle can completely change the feeling of a room. Fresh citrus can feel energising. Lavender can create a calm atmosphere. Vanilla can make a space feel warm and comforting. Festive combinations such as cinnamon, clove and orange can instantly create a seasonal mood. But making […]

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Lesson 7: How to add colour to candles – A beginner’s guide to candle dyes and colour mixing

Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making Course Colour is one of the easiest ways to transform a simple candle into something beautiful, festive or decorative. A plain candle can become elegant with soft pastel shades, vibrant with bright colours or luxurious with deep jewel tones. But adding colour to candles is not the same as […]

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Lesson 6: How to melt wax safely at home – A beginner’s step-by-step candle making guide

Course: STM Creator Academy Candle Making Course Melting wax may look like the simplest part of candle making, but it is actually one of the most important steps to learn correctly. If wax is heated too quickly, overheated or placed directly over a flame, it can become unsafe. Incorrect heating can also affect the way […]

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Sharad Purnima 2026: Why is kheer kept under moonlight? Kojagiri, Lakshmi Puja and Krishna Raas explained

Sharad Purnima falls on Sunday, October 25, 2026, marking one of the most culturally distinctive full-moon nights of the Hindu calendar. It is known by different names across India, including Sharad Purnima, Kojagiri Purnima, Kojagara Puja and Sharad Poonam, and traditions vary from region to region. One custom immediately stands out. Families prepare kheer or […]

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Karwa Chauth 2026: Why do women see the moon through a sieve? Date, Sargi, rituals and the deeper meaning

Karwa Chauth will be observed on Thursday, October 29, 2026, when many married women, particularly across North and parts of western India, observe a day-long fast associated traditionally with prayers for their husband’s wellbeing and long life. The festival is known for its distinctive evening ritual in which the moon is viewed through a sieve […]

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Why is Vijayadashami considered auspicious for new beginnings? The meaning of Vidyarambham, Ayudha Puja, books and tools

Vijayadashami, also called Dasara or Dussehra, is celebrated on October 20, 2026 across most of India, although some regional observances extend into October 21 because festival practices follow local lunar calendars and traditions. The day marks the culmination of Navratri and is associated with victory, renewal and the beginning of a new chapter. For many […]

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Navratri 2026 Day 9: Maa Siddhidatri puja, Peacock Green colour, sesame prasad and the deeper meaning of completion

Navratri Day 9 falls on Monday, October 19, 2026, completing the nine-day Navadurga sequence with the worship of Maa Siddhidatri, the ninth form of Goddess Durga. The colour associated with the ninth calendar day in the widely followed 2026 Navratri colour sequence is Peacock Green, while sesame seeds, or til, are traditionally associated with the […]

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Navratri 2026 Day 8: Maa Mahagauri puja, Purple colour, coconut prasad and the deeper meaning of purity and renewal

Navratri Day 8 falls on Sunday, October 18, 2026, and the widely followed colour for the day is Purple. In the traditional Navadurga sequence, the eighth form is Maa Mahagauri, who represents purity, serenity, forgiveness and transformation. Because the lunar tithis overlap unusually in 2026, some panchangs place the formal Durga Ashtami and Mahagauri Puja […]

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Why do we exchange Jammi leaves as gold on Dussehra? The Pandavas, Paalapitta and the story behind Telangana’s tradition

Dussehra, or Vijayadashami, falls on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, marking the culmination of the Navratri celebrations. Across India, the festival represents victory, but the way that victory is remembered changes beautifully from one region to another. In Telangana, some of the most distinctive Dussehra traditions are worshipping the Jammi tree, exchanging Jammi leaves with family […]

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Navratri 2026 Day 7: Maa Kalaratri puja, Grey colour, jaggery prasad and the deeper meaning of facing fear

Navratri Day 7 falls on Saturday, October 17, 2026, and is dedicated to Maa Kalaratri, the seventh form of Navadurga. The widely followed Navratri colour for the day is Grey, while jaggery or sweets prepared with jaggery are traditionally associated with Maa Kalaratri’s bhog. Of all the forms worshipped during Navratri, Maa Kalaratri is among […]

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