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 Baisakhi: HistoryBaisakhi Day celebrations of 1699 organized by the Tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh to form Khalsa - Brotherhood of Saint Soldiers to fight against tyranny and oppression.
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Printable Version Baisakhi: Legend of BaisakhiBaisakhi Festival marks the time for the harvest of Rabi crops and is therefore celebrated with utmost joy and enthusiasm in the state of Punjab where agriculture is the predominant occupation of the people.
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 Baisakhi: Customs and TraditionsBaisakhi is celebrated in open fields with energetic bhangra and gidda dance by gaily dressed men and women of Punjab.
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 Legend of Holi: KaamadevaKaamadeva arrow had the desired effect and Lord Shiva married Parvati.
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 Legend of Holi: DhundhiIt is believed that there was once an Ogress called Dhundhi in the kingdom of Prithu (or Raghu).
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 Legend of Holi: Holika and PrahladHolika coaxed young Prahlad to sit in her lap and she herself took her seat in a blazing fire.
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 Why did Jesus die?The word atonement is used in Christian theology to describe what is achieved by the death of Jesus...
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 Christian MissionariesMissionaries represent the best and the worst in the history of Europe's contact with the rest of the world...
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 Christian WorshipChristian worship involves praising God in music and speech...
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 The Passion of ChristThe Passion of Christ is the story of Jesus Christ's arrest, trial and suffering...
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 Who killed Jesus?No trial or execution in history has had such a momentous outcome as that of Jesus in Roman-occupied Jerusalem, 2000 years ago...
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 Christianity DisciplesAfter Jesus crucifixion the disciples were left rudderless and disorientated but his appearance to them and the intensely motivating events of Pentecost rallied their spirits...
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 The Assumption of MaryMary, the mother of Christ, was taken body and soul (i.e. both physically and spiritually) into heaven to live with her son...
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 Significance of ShivratriFestival of Mahashivaratri is the most important festival for the millions of devotees of Lord Shiva...
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 Shiva's Tandava DanceTandava performed with joy is called Ananda Tandava and that which is performed in violent mood is called Rudra Tandava...
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 Was Lord Ram Really Born?The story of Shri Ram's life was first narrated by Maharishi Valmiki in the Ramayana...
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 Saraswati From VedasSaraswati In Vedic Literature
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 Who is Shiva?What does Shiva look like?
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 Shiva LingaShiva Linga is the holy symbol of Lord Shiva that is considered sacred by the devotees of Lord Shiva...
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 Valentine's Day Advice - No, Not THAT Kind!Advice offered to single people about Valentine's Day. They are not the ones having a hard time Bella DePaulo
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 Chinese New Year DatesFebruary 7th 2008, is the first day of the Chinese New Year. This is the Chinese year 4706...
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 Chinese New Year AnimalChinese New Year calendar is that it names each of the twelve years after an animal...
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 Chinese New Year FactsThe Chinese New Year Facts provide an insight into the vividness of the Chinese culture and tradition...
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 Traditions and Customs of Pongal FestivalThe Traditions and Customs attached to the harvest festival of Pongal
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 When is Pongal Festival?Pongal Celebration in Tamil Nadu...
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 History of Lohri FestivalThe history of Lohri, a seasonal festival of North India is as old as that of story of Indus Valley civilization itself...
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 History of Pongal FestivalThe history of the festival can be traced back to the Sangam Age i.e. 200 B.C. To 300 A.D.
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 Legends of Lohri FestivalHistoric festival of Punjab, the most significant of them being the Dullah Bhatti, which evolved around the Festival of Lohri...
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 Rajasthan - Rajput PaintingRajasthan's role in the development of Indian art has been very important...
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 Rajasthan - National Parks and SanctuariesRajasthan is a haven for a wide spectrum of wildlife. The topography of Rajasthan ranges from the barren desert, scrub-thorn...
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 Rajasthan - Rajasthani CuisineIn the royal kitchens of Rajasthan, food was very serious business and rose to the level of an art-form...
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 Rajasthan - Folk Music and DanceAfter hard work in the harsh desert sun and the rocky terrain whenever they take time off they let themselves...
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 Rajasthan - Fairs and FestivalsThe Rajasthanis love for color and joyous celebrations is proved by the elaborate rituals...
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 Rajasthan - Arts & CraftsRajasthan is among the richest states in the country as far as the field of arts and crafts is concerned...
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 Rajasthan - Religious PlacesWhat is true for the rest of India is true for Rajasthan as well. Almost all the major religions are represented here...
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