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Dussehra 2022: When is Dussehra?

Dussehra, a festival that is considered to symbolize the victory of good over evil, is falling in the beginning of October this year. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Dussehra or Vijayadashami is celebrated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. According to mythological beliefs, it was on the day of Dussehra that Lord Rama killed Lankapati Ravana. For some reason, apart from Ravana, effigies of Kumbhakarna and son Meghnad are burnt every year as a symbol. This festival is celebrated with great pomp across ...

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

75th Independence Day, Azadi Ka Amrit MahotsavEvery year, the 15th of August is a highly grateful day for Indians, as they celebrate Independence Day and pay tribute to all liberation warriors. India has completed the 75 years of Independence on 15th August 2022. The 75 years of Independence of India is named Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav by the Indian government.This year, on August 15, when incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the Indian flag at the rampart of the Red Fort, India will complete its 75 years of Independence ...

The Wonder Carnival Is Set To Enthrall Gurugram

Strap yourselves in as The Wonder Carnival - a full-fledged fun fiesta for families and kiddos is here with unlimited merrymaking and revelry, taking place at Leisure Valley Grounds, Gurgaon from 9th to 31st July, in the evenings from 5-11 PM.This cheerful family carnival will be packed with amusement rides to keep you entertained all day long! Look forward to rides such as the Ferris Wheels, Pirate Ship, Revolving Tower, Carousel, Moon Coaster, Striking Cars, Tora Tora Ride, Hammer Ride & CHAIR-O-PLANE *phew* to name a few that’ll make your ...

Guru Purnima: Date, Time, History, And Significance

In one of the most popular dohas of Kabir Das, he says, 'Guru Gobind Dou khade, Kake lagoon paye, balihari Guru aapne, Govind diyo milay'" This means, 'If God and Teacher stand together before you, whose feet will you touch first? The Guru showed us the way to meet God; if it was not for the teacher; I would have never met God. So, touch his feet first.' The word Guru is made up of two words - ‘Gur’ meaning darkness and ‘Ru’ which is the opposite of darkness. So, ...

Shravan Month 2022

According to the Hindu calendar, the Shravan month is one of the holiest months compared to all months. This is the fifth month of the Hindu calendar. But have you ever thought about why it was named Shravan? The Shravan Nakshatra is considered to govern the sky on Poornima or full-moon days; therefore, its name is derived from the Nakshatra. During this month, devotees offer Patram-Pushpam&phalam-toyam to Shiva linga.The month of Shravan is synonymous with festivals & events. It is the best time to conduct all the auspicious events as ...

17 Places in India Mentioned in Ramayana

TamsanadiTamsanadi is a famous river mentioned in Ramayana located 20 km away from Ayodhya. During his exile, Shri Ram crossed the Tamsa river. Thus the ghat is also known as Ramchaura.ShringverpurtirthaShringverpurtirtha (now known as Singraur) is mentioned in Ramayana as the kingdom of Nishadraj Guha. Before going to exile Shri Ram, Laxman and Sita spent a night in this village. On the next day, Shri ram established a Shivling there which was later worshipped by Nishadraj Guha. At present, a small temple is built over here. It is here that ...

Top 10 Adventurous Places to visit in Delhi NCR

Atlantic Water World - South Delhi The best water park in Delhi NCR, Atlantic Water World is surrounded by a water canal and sits on the Yamuna waterfront along with the Kalindi Kunj barrage. Atlantic Water World is a world-class water park in Delhi/NCR, offering people the perfect getaway full of fun, thrill, sheer excitement, and real entertainment. With 13 world-class slides, some of which are exclusively available only at Atlantic Water World, like Aqua Funnel, and Tornado - both of them, the first in North India. Location Kalindi Kunj Park, Adjacent to Kalindi Kunj ...

Brihadeeswarar Temple - Thanjavur Big Temple

Have you heard of the Living Chola Temples? Temples that have no shadows? Or have been built with material that was not native to the place? Or have dozens of underground secret passages? Well, these are just some of the facts about one of the oldest temples in India. Located in the ancient town of Thanjavur (also, called Tanjore), the Brihadeeswarar Temple is indeed a sight to behold. The temple is more than just a religious stop. It is a destination of mysteries and spellbinding architecture, making it the topmost ...

Mystery Of 1,000 Ancient Carved Shiva Lingas Discovered In India And Cambodia

For the first time in history, a combination of drought and overconsumption of water has pushed the river in India, the Shamala river in Karnataka to its limits, revealing under its bank secrets that have shocked the archaeological community. The receding river has revealed the presence of thousands of Shiva Linga’s which were carved in the distant past along the river bed.The place referred to as “Sahasralinga” (thousand Shiva Lingas in Sanskrit) has become an extremely important pilgrimage site and thousands of people visit Sahasralinga to offer their prayers to ...

Amarnath Yatra 2022

The annual Amarnath Yatra 2022 will start on 30 June and will continue till 11 August. The upcoming pilgrimage holds a special significance as it is being held after suspension for two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The registration for the 43-day holy Yatra to Shri Amarnath Shrine will start on Monday, 11 April. The date of the Amarnath Yatra is announced by Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, the main nodal agency responsible to announce the dates.Amarnath Yatra Shrine Board is similar to Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine Board and is ...

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 ...

Dussehra 2022: When is Dussehra?

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

​The Wonder Carnival Is Set To Enthrall Gurugram

​Guru Purnima: Date, Time, History, And Significance