Vardavar is one of the Armenian national-religious holidays, reborn with Christian faith, which has its deep roots in pagan era. It is celebrated on the 14th Sunday after Easter celebration during the period from 28 June to 1 October. This year we celebrate this great water festival on July 15. In the pagan era this holiday was associated […]
Vardavar: Armenian famous water festival
Vardavar, reborn with Christian faith, is one of Armenian national-religious holidays which has its deep roots in pagan era. It is celebrated on the 14th Sunday after Easter celebration during the period from 28 June to 1 October. In the pagan era this holiday was associated with Goddess of love named Astghik. According to tradition Astghik […]