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Makar Sankranti one of the major festivals of Hindus

Makar Sankranti is one of the major festivals of Hindus. This festival is celebrated with great grandeur and enthusiasm across the country. This festival holds great religious significance in the Hindu religion. On this auspicious day, people offer prayers to Lord Surya. On this auspicious day, Lord Surya moves from Sagittarius to the Capricorn zodiac sign.Makar Sankranti is celebrated as a very important festival in India. Sankranti means "movement." Everything that we recognize as life is movement. Fortunately, people who came before us have moved on, and people who come ...

Lohri a popular Indian festival that is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season for winter crops

Lohri is celebrated in parts of Northern India a night before Makar Sankranti. It is a popular Indian festival that is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season for winter crops. Every year, during the month of Paush, a day before Makar Sankranti - usually on January 13, with much fanfare especially by the people of Punjab, Lohri is celebrated. The festival is also popular in other parts of the country such as Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Jammu.Originally, it was observed on the evening before the Winter Solstice, ...

Lakshadweep Island: Eden of the Arabian Sea

One of the smallest union territories that India has, Lakshadweep is a cluster of islands and a fascinating tourist spot for many coast lovers from around the world. The islands have a lot to offer – from clean beaches and well-managed resorts to abundant greenery and peaceful vibes. Minicoy IslandOne of the 36 small islets of the Lakshadweep group of Islands, Minicoy, also known as Maliku in the local language is one of the best-kept secrets of India. It is located amidst the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea, just 398 ...

Halo-Orbit Insertion of Aditya-L1 Successfully Accomplished

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has placed the Aditya-L1 spacecraft in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point (L1).India’s maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 reached the L1 point on January 6, 127 days after it was launched on September 2, 2023.After a 1.5-million km journey, the spacecraft was placed in a halo orbit around L1 following a firing maneuver carried out by ISRO scientists and engineers at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru.ISRO Chairman S Somnath said that the halo orbit insertion process was carried out ...

Ram Mandir Ayodhya ceremonies from January 16 to January 22

In Hinduism, January 22, 2024, will be etched in golden letters as the day when, after years, Lord Ram will be enshrined in his majestic Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The preparations for the consecration of Lord Rama's idol are in the final stages, and this historic moment will be witnessed by the entire world.The schedule for the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been finalised. Several ceremonies will take place from January 16 to January 22. Let's explore the full schedule for the Ram Mandir inauguration in 2024, ...

Veer Bal Diwas: A look at the bravery and sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons, aged 7 and 9

Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (9) and Sahibzada Fateh Singh (7) were killed in 1704, in events sparked by the attack on Anandpur Sahib by the armies of the Mughals and the hill kings of present-day Himachal PradeshVeer Bal Diwas is celebrated on December 26 in honour of four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Sahib Ji, who was martyred in the 17th century. Shabad Kirtan’ is performed by about three hundred Baal Kirtanis. The Government will hold interactive programs for citizens, especially children all over the nation to educate them about the story ...

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration, Opening Date 2024, Ceremony

The preparations for the inauguration of the Ram Temple and the consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024, are in full swing and have entered their final stages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be among a few dignitaries who will attend the ceremony.The decorations at Rampath, Bhakti Path, and Sugriva Fort are in the final stages. The walls are decorated with terracotta and fine clay mural artifacts.Embellishments at Ram MandirAccording to the district administration, walls on the sides of Dharma Path will have murals ...

Adiyogi - The Source of Yoga | The Isha Yoga Center

The Isha Yoga Center situated at the foothills of Velliangiri, on the outskirts of Coimbatore, is the headquarters for Isha Foundation. Isha is a sacred space for self-transformation, where you can dedicate time to your inner growth. The center offers all four major paths of yoga – kriya (energy), gnana (knowledge), karma (action), and bhakti (devotion), drawing people from all over the world.The Center is dedicated to fostering inner transformation and creating an established state of well-being in individuals. The large residential facility houses an active international community of brahmacharis, ...

New Jersey unveils the world’s largest temple, Akshardham Temple

The grand inauguration of the world's largest temple constructed outside of India in the modern era took place on October 8 in New Jersey. Located about 60 miles south of Times Square in New York or 180 miles north of Washington DC, the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in the little Robbinsville Township of New Jersey was constructed by over 12,500 volunteers from across the US over 12 years from 2011 to 2023. The Akshardham Temple, known for its massive size, measuring 255 ft x 345 ft x 191 ft and ...

National Film Awards 2023

The 69th National Film Award Ceremony successfully happened at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi, on 17th October 2023. Every year, the government appoints a national panel to choose the winning submission. The President of India then gives the awards, followed by the launch of a National Film Festival, where award-winning films are screened. Declared for films made in the preceding year all throughout the nation, they have the distinction of honoring the best of Indian cinema on the whole as well as giving out prizes for the greatest films in each of ...

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 ...