Why do Women Observe Vat Purnima Vrat?
Vat Purnima Vrat is a fast undertaken by Hindu married women of North India and West India, especially in Gujarat, Uttarkhand, Goa, Maharashtra, Delhi and Orissa. The fast is observed...
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Why is Ganga Dussehra Celebrated?
This year, Ganga Dussehra will be celebrated on June 9, 2022 (Thursday). Ganga Dussehra is a festival celebrated in North India. The festival is primarily celebrated in West Bengal, Bihar,...
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The Importance and History of Torans
The word Toran is derived from the Sanskrit word Torana that means “to pass”. Although the Buddhist architecture first portrayed the use of torans, they have a major reference in...
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Vrats for a Happy Married Life
Vrats are very important for Hindus. People observe vrats for various occasions. Some Vrats are observed on specific days of the year. There are also those vrats that are typically...
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10 Incredible Shani Temples in India
Lord Shani is represented the God associated with disciplined behaviour, hard work and karma. The God is also called Raviputra or Chayaputra as Hindu mythology refers to him as the...
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Pooja Essentials for a Hindu Pooja Ceremony
A pooja is a ritual observed by Hindus to render their worship and prayers to their favourite deity or several deities. This holy ceremony can be conducted at home or...
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Jagannath Temple: A Shrine with Incomplete Idols
India is primarily a land of Hindus that makes it home to a large number of big and small temples across the country. There are multiple shrines dedicated to various...
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Griha Pravesh Pooja: South Indian Style
Griha Pravesh Pooja is a pooja carried out by Hindus from any part of the country when they move into a new house. This occasion is referred to as house...
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The Char Dham Temples of India and their Legends
The phrase Char Dham refers to four pilgrimage sites across India—four abodes and are considered to be a must-visit by every Hindu during his/her lifetime. The four shrines are associated...
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Mesha Sankranti Celebrations
Mesha Sankranti heralds the arrival of the Hindu solar new year and marks the beginning of the solar cycle year. According to astrology, it is on this day the sun...
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How is Masik Durga Ashtami Vrat Observed?
Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly festival celebrated in honour of Goddess Durga. As the name indicates, the festival occurs on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha every month....
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Different Baisakhi Celebrations and Rituals
Baisakhi or Vaisakhi is a spring-related harvest festival. The festival typically occurs between the 13th and 15th of April as the Hindu solar new year. It is a primarily a...
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How is Ram Navami Celebrated?
Ram Navami is a spring festival celebrated by Hindus over a period of nine days to mark the birth of Lord Rama, one of the major incarnations of Lord Vishnu....
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Legends Associated with Gudi Padwa
Gudi Padwa is one of the several spring festivals celebrated by Hindus. This festival, in particular, is a celebration among Hindus in the Deccan belt. Hindus from Maharashtra and Goa...
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