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Festival of Gurupurab and The Teachings of Guru Nanak Devji

The Sikh faith is a monotheistic religion, meaning Sikhs worship one God. Guru Nanak taught that one must honor God by honoring others and the Earth, God’s creation. Nine more Gurus succeeded Guru Nanak, and continued to spread his teachings across the world. Guru Gobind Singh was the last Guru; he named the Sikh sacred text, the Guru Granth Sahib, to be the eternal Guru that would guide the Sikhs going forward. Sikhs believe that one’s form on Earth is only a temporary vessel for the eternal soul. Thus, the death ...

The 150-Year-Old Wooden Skywalk - 'Gartang Gali'

The 'Gartang Gali', a 150-year-old old wooden skywalk bridge located at an altitude of 11,000 feet, in the Nelong valley in the Uttarkashi district for visitors following restoration. Gartang Gali was put off-limits in 1962 in the aftermath of the Indo-China war. The bridge was reportedly used by the army for ten years after the Indo-China war.Snuggled in the scenic Nelong valley, in the Garhwal Himalayas, the tourist attraction is both strategically and historically important for India. Gartang Gali bridge, which offers a stunning view of the Nelong valley, is ...

Diwali - The Festival of Lights also called Deepawali

Diwali the festival of lights is India's most awaited and brightest of all festivals. As per the Hindu calendar, Diwali is observed on Amavasya (or new moon) - the 15th day - of the month of Kartik, every year, and comes somewhere around late October to mid-November every year. Diwali 2021 is on November 04, Thursday The 2021 Diwali celebration starts with Dhanteras on November 02, 2021, Tuesday, and ends with Bhai Dooj on November 06, 2021, Saturday. Diwali Calendar 2021 - The 5 days of Diwali 2021 Day 1 Dhanteras November 02, Tuesday Day 2 Naraka Chaturdasi ...

Sharad Navratri 2021

Navratri is the symbol of nine days of the battle of the good against the evil with the result of the victory of the good on the tenth day. It is celebrated with great passion across Northern and Eastern India. During this period of nine days, Mother Durga is worshipped as the deity of power, energy, and wisdom. Navratri 2021 starts on October 07, Thursday, and will end with the Vijaya Dasami celebration on October 15, Friday. When is Navratri 2021 celebrated?Navratri is celebrated twice a year—once during spring known as Chaitra ...

Nalanda University - “One of the First Great Universities in Recorded History"

Western established universities like Oxford, Yale, Cambridge, Harvard, etc. have been known for their education and guidance for the past two centuries. However, a thousand years before the worldwide colonization of Europeans, Asian centers of learning such as Nalanda University (Mahavihara) of Magadha were renowned for their academic excellence. The architecture of the Buddhist monastic center was similar to our modern university towns, which provide lodging and boarding for their students. It has been called “one of the first great universities in recorded history. The origins of the scholastic institution in ...

Not-So-Famous Temple in Diu - "The Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple"

We all know about the renowned Shiva temples dotted across the country, but not many of us are aware of the beautiful Gangeshwar Mahadev Temple set on the seashore in Diu. This not-so-famous temple in Diu is one of the most gorgeous temples in India dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is also known as Mahadev. The presiding deity here, Gangeshwar refers to Lord Shiva, who is also considered the Lord of Ganga. As per legend, the holy River Ganga descended on Earth from the end of Lord Shiva’s tresses.This ancient ...

The World’s Tallest Statue – "The Statue of Unity"

“There were many who used to think that a diverse country like India can never remain united. It will fall apart. But, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel showed how it is done. We should learn how to grow from strength to strength, how to always stay united. Sardar Patel used Kautilya's wisdom and Shivaji Maharaj's bravery to achieve the great feat of uniting India after partition. He did something unparalleled. From Kutch to Kohima, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, Sardar Patel united the country. It is because of him that we can travel ...

800-Year-old ‘Ramappa Temple’ gets UNESCO World Heritage Site tag

800-Year-old Ramappa Temple gets UNESCO World Heritage site tag, Ramappa, was proposed by the government as its only nomination for the UNESCO World Heritage site tag for the year 2019. Even so, the temple has been on UNESCO’s tentative list since 2014. At the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of UNESCO on July 25th, Rudreswara Temple, (also known as the Ramappa Temple) at Palampet, in Mulugu district has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage list. There is something unique about this temple that this temple is named after the ...

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 Ganga. Pita Maheshwar Shivling Temple which is located in Varanasi is one of the hidden temples in Kashi. Pita Maheshwar Shivling is believed to be shwayambhu a Self-manifested form of Shivling. The mention of this Shivling can also be found in Skand Puran, one of the 18 most important Hindu scriptures. Pita Maheshwar temple is one of such temples that is saved by our ancestors and it is said that he ...

Baijnath Temple - “Mano toh Bhagwaan, na mano toh pathar”

“Mano toh Bhagwaan, na mano toh pathar” (If you don’t believe, it’s stone; if you do, it’s God.) Baijanth Shiva Temple is located near Palampur in the hilly state of Himachal Pradesh. It holds high religious importance amongst followers of Hinduism as it houses one of the 12 holy jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in the country. The temple is believed to have medicinal powers as the water emerging from the temple is believed to heal people from illnesses. There is an influx of tourists throughout the year. Especially, in Shivratri the view ...

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 ...