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Hindu Festivals
Maha Shivaratri – soak in the eternal energy of Bhagwan Shiva
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The festival of Shivaratri celebrates the union of Shiva and Shakti. The Chaturdashi tithi during the Krishna Paksha (waning moon) of every month is known...
On this Herath: Is Kashmir really incomplete without Kashmiri Pandits..?
It is today Herath, the most ancient, auspicious, traditional socio-religious and cultural festival of Kashmir. Herath is held generally one day ahead of Shiv-Chaturdashi...
Hindu festivals – An approach for kids
Hindu/Sanatana Dharma is often compared to an ocean. It is a way of life where you can find an embarrassment of riches to choose...
Bihu, Makar Sankranti celebrated in NE states
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Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the northeastern states on Thursday celebrate Bihu and Makar Sankranti, both harvest festivals, with traditional fervour and enthusiasm.
Lakhs of cheerful...
Despite overcast skies, devotees throng Magh Mela
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Despite overcast skies and dipping temperatures, lakhs of pilgrims thronged the Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Thursday for a holy dip in the...
Makar Sankranti – a day dedicated to Surya Bhagwan
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The Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti, dedicated to Surya Bhagwan, is a celebration of a new harvest season and marks the beginning of the...
Yogi to offer first Khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath to mark Makar Sankranti
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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will offer the first 'Khichdi' at the Gorakhnath temple on Thursday to mark the festival of 'Makar Sankranti'.
Yogi...
The Tamil Margazhi festival and other Hindu influences on Southeast Asia
The month of Margazhi (mid-December to mid-January) is the most auspicious month for the Tamil Hindus scattered across the world. Margazhi is derived from...
Gangasagar mela – the second largest annual congregation of Hindus
Gangasagar Mela is the second largest congregation of pilgrims in Bharat after the Kumbh Mela in Prayag. The Gangasagar Mela is held in January...
Arudra darshanam -when Bhagwan Nataraja blessed Rishis Patanjali and Vyagrahpada with Ananda Tandav darshan
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Thiruvathirai is a popular Hindu Shaivite festival celebrated with gusto in kovils (mandirs) of Bhagwan Shiva across Tamil Nadu. It falls in the Tamil...