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Chhathi Maiya Mahaparva - Chhath Puja 2022

Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival historically native to Nepalis and Biharis of the Indian subcontinent, more specifically, the Indian state of Bihar along with West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and the southern parts of Nepal.Chhathi Maiya, also called Ranbay Maay in Mithila, is the sixth form of Devi Parvati and Lord Surya's Sister is worshipped as the Goddess of the festival.This festival celebrates and offers gratitude to Lord Surya who represents the permanent source of life and sustenance on this earth.Date and Celebration Time of Chhat PujaChhath Puja is ...

Rajpath Renamed to Kartavya Path

New Delhi’s iconic Rajpath, the road from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, is renamed Kartavya Path (the Path of Duty), in line with PM Modi’s stress on the abolition of symbols relating to the colonial mindset. As the revamped ceremonial boulevard is ready along with the Central Vista lawns unveiled to the public yesterday 8th September 2022.Why Kartavya Path:The new name – Kartavya Path – comes in line with PM Modi’s thrust on shedding names and symbols reminiscent of the British era and the last vestiges of colonialism. On August ...

Inauguration of Central Vista Avenue

After missing several deadlines, the revamp of the 3 km-long Central Vista Avenue, one of the national capital’s largest public spaces that stretches from Vijay Chowk to India Gate, is finally complete, and set to be inaugurated on 8th September 2022, Thursday.Earlier it was supposed to be completed by December 2021, but the project saw delays, which led to it missing two more deadlines — May and July 2022.The revamped Rajpath and Centre Vista lawns that stretch from the Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in Central Delhi are set to ...

Lepakshi Temple

Lepakshi is a small village located in the Anantapur District, in Andhra Pradesh, India. The famous Veerabhadra temple which dates back to 1583, and is dedicated to Veerabhadra, is located here. It is one of the finest & oldest temples in India. It was built by the brothers Viranna and Virupanna. And, this temple is one of the most notable examples of the Vijayanagar architectural style. Also, it is famous for its sculptures. These were created by the artisans of the Vijayanagara empire. Also, it has idols of Ganesha, Nandi, ...

Dwarkadhish Temple

The main draw for tourists coming to Dwarka, the Dwarkadhish Temple (Jagat Mandir), is believed to have been established more than 2500 years ago by Lord Krishna’s great-grandson, Vajranabh. The ancient temple has been renovated several times, especially leaving imprints of the 16th and 19th centuries. The temple stands on a small hill accessed by 50-plus steps, with heavily sculptured walls that cocoon the sanctum with the main Krishna idol. Around the complex lie other smaller shrines. The walls have intricately carved mythical characters and legends. The impressive 43 m ...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi date and Puja MuhuratGanesha Chaturthi on Wednesday, August 31, 2022Madhyahna Ganesha Puja Muhurat - 11:05 AM to 01:38 PMGanesha Visarjan on Friday, September 9, 2022Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesh. On Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesh is worshipped as the god of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. It is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Currently, Ganesh Chaturthi day falls in the month of August or September in the English calendar.The Ganeshotsav, the festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends ...

Dev Diwali Varanasi

Dev Diwali or Dev Deepawali is a Hindu festival observed in the Hindu month of ‘Kartik’, celebrated with great pomp and show in the Indian city of Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh. Dev Diwali is the ‘Festival of Lights of the Gods’ and falls on the Kartik Purnima (full moon day), fifteen days after the celebrations of Diwali. It corresponds to the month of November-December in the Gregorian calendar.This religious ceremony is started by chanting of the holy Vedic mantras by the priests, lighting diyas at the ghats, and sparkling firecrackers, ...

World’s Highest Railway Bridge in Jammu and Kashmir - Chenab Bridge

Just two days before India’s 76th Independence Day, the world’s highest rail bridge over the Chenab River in the Kouri area of Reasi district, achieved another milestone when the overarch deck of the bridge was completed with a golden joint.The term ‘golden joint’ was coined by the civil engineers who worked on connecting the two ends of the deck of the bridge.This railway line has high strategic importance for India’s defense against foreign powers. Chenab bridge has been a part of this project and will lift Indian trains at a ...

Diwali 2022: When is Diwali?

Diwali, the festival of lights is India's most awaited and brightest of all festivals and comes somewhere around late October to mid-November every year.When is Diwali 2022?2022 Diwali celebration starts with Dhanteras on October 23, 2022, Sunday, and ends with Bhai Dooj on October 27, 2022, Thursday. Lakshmi Puja, the most auspicious of Diwali festival days is celebrated as the day of Diwali. Hence, Diwali 2022 falls on Tuesday, October 25.Dhanteras - October 23, SundayNaraka Chaturdasi (Chotti Diwali) - October 24, MondayLakshmi Puja (Diwali Festival) - October 25, TuesdayGovardhan Puja ...

Sharad Navratri 2022

Navratri is a nine-day long, auspicious festival celebrated all over India for different reasons every year. It is culturally dedicated to Goddess Durga, an exemplar of Shakti or the cosmic energy. Among all the five Navratras (Chaitra, Aashad, Ashwin, Paush and Magh) that fall in a year, Sharad Navratri is the most essential one. Apart from that, Magh, Ashadha & Paush are known as Gupt Navratris.Sharad Navratri is observed in the month of September/ October. The Navratri festival is widely commemorated throughout the country with full enthusiasm. During this 9-day ...

The Hidden Shivling of Kashi- "Pita Maheshwar" Self-manifested form of Shivling

Varanasi is considered one of the holiest places in India and it is located on the banks of the river ...
Yamraj Temple - The Hindu God of Death and Justice

Yama, also known as Yamaraja, Kala, Dharmraja is well known as the Hindu God of death and justice. Even though ...
Kedarnath Yatra 2024: Opening and Closing Date of Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Yatra 2024, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of ...
Maa Skandamata Navratri Day 5: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

Skandamata is the fifth form of Hindu Goddess Parvati. Her name comes from Skanda, an alternate name for the war ...
Raksha Bandhan 2023

We celebrate Raksha Bandhan every year on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan; Therefore, it is ...
MANA “The Last Village in India”

Mana village is no longer India’s Last Village as it was previously known. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has placed ...
Shravan (Sawan) Month 2023

The month of Sawan has special significance in Hinduism. This month is considered one of the holy months of the ...
Mata Brahmacharini Navratri Day 2: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

The second day of Sharad Navratri. The day, dedicated to Mata Brahmacharini, is known as Dwitiya. Brahmacharini is the second ...
Mata Mahagauri Navratri Day 8: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

On the eighth day of Navratri, there is a law to worship and worship Maa Mahagauri, the eighth form of ...
Mahaparva of Chhathi Maiya - Chhath Puja 2021

Chhath Puja has its origins in the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh, and in Nepal, but its popularity ...