The story of Samudra Manthan
Samudra Manthan which literally means ‘churning of the milky ocean’, is part of the folklore of the Bhagvata Purana and the Vishnu Purana. This incident is said to have led...
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How Hindus Perform Chhath Puja for Sun God
The Chhath Puja is typically celebrated on the sixth day after Diwali/Deepavali. This is the sixth day of the Kartik month. The puja takes place over a span of four...
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Why Hindus Cremate Their Dead
One of the basic tenets upon which Hinduism rests is that a person takes several births and reincarnates till such time that he has evolved and become merged with his...
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Puja Vidhi for Govardhan Puja
Govardhan Puja is a Hindu festival celebrated the day after Diwali in which Lord Krishna is worshipped. The festival is also called Annakoot and literally means ‘a mountain of food’....
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Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha Puja on Diwali
Diwali, or Deepavali as the festival is otherwise called, is a major Hindu festival celebrated on Amavasya or new moon day in the month of Kartika. While some people celebrate...
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Dhanteras 2021: Do's and Dont's
Dhanteras, or Dhantrayodashi, is typically celebrated a day or two before the Diwali/Deepavali festival. The word Dhanteras is derived from two Sanskrit words dhan meaning wealth and terah meaning thirteen....
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Diwali Celebrations Across India
Diwali is also known as the festival of lights. People light rows of lamps and make rangolis on Diwali or Deepavali. The word ‘Deepavali’ literally translates to ‘row of lights’....
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What is the Importance of Bhai Dooj?
Bhai Dooj is a festival that is celebrated by Hindus two days after Diwali/Deepavali festival. The festival is celebrated as a part of the Holi celebrations in some parts of...
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How India Celebrates Diwali
Diwali, or Deepavali, is commonly associated as the festival of lights. Shops and houses are lit up with brightly coloured bulbs or diyas that render a wonderful festive ambiance. The...
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Kali Yuga - The Dark Age
The Kali Yuga is the 4th and last in the yuga cycle, preceded by the Dwapara yuga. According to the Puranas, Lord Krishna’s departure from earth to Vaikuntha marks the...
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Diwali Puja Vidhi and Important Customs
Diwali, also known as the festival of lights, is one of the main Hindu festivals in India. It is celebrated with a lot of pomp and show and signifies the...
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Three Miracles of Shirdi Sai Baba
Shirdi Sai Baba was a saint revered by Hindus and Muslims alike who lived during the 19th century between 1838 to 1918. He has a large number of followers or...
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Govardhan Puja: Why and How Is It Done?
Govardhan Puja is a part of the five-day Diwali/Deepavali celebrations. The celebration is carried out on the fourth day, which is essentially the very next day after the festival of...
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Why do Hindus put Vermilion on Forehead?
It is a common practice for Hindus to apply vermillion on their foreheads. The vermillion is a red coloured powder that can be put by both men and women. Hindus...
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