Three Kings Feast (The Epiphany): A very popular event in Goa (India) is the Feast of Three kings. This feast is celebrated on the Festa dos Reis or Three Kings Day (The Epiphany) on January 6 every year. It takes place in the village of Verem in North Goa and those of Chandor and Cansaulim in South Goa. The Feast …
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World Day of War Orphans: It is observed on 6 January to spread awareness about the plight of the war orphans and to address the traumatic conditions faced by them. The purpose of the day is to spread awareness globally about the need to protect the human rights of children orphaned by wars and to generate efforts to secure a …
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Gurudwara Paonta Sahib: Dedicated to Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth guru of the Sikhs, Paonta Sahib Gurudwara enjoys humongous religious importance among the followers of Sikhism. Located in Paonta Sahib City in Sirmour, Himachal Pradesh, this revered site draws devotees in huge flocks. The name ‘Paonta’ meaning ‘feet’ best justifies the importance of this place. It is believed that …
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Takht Sri Patna Sahib: As the birthplace of the tenth Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh, Takht Patna Sahib Gurudwara, also known as Takht Sri Harmandir Ji, is one of the most important Sikh shrines in the world. It is located in Harmandir Gali in Patna city, Bihar. Patna sahib Gurudwara is regarded as the epicenter of the spread of Sikhism …
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Early Life of Guru Gobind Singh: Guru Gobind Singh was born in December 1666 A.D. at Patna, present day capital of Bihar State. His parents, Guru Tegh Bahadur, and Mata Gujri, had gone to the East on long tour to preach teachings of Guru Nanak. Guru Tegh Bahadur, was accompanied by a large number of his devotees. The purpose of …
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Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti in India: Sikh festival that commemorates the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and the last Guru of the Sikhs. It is a religious celebration in which prayers for prosperity are offered. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: What do people do? It is common for large processions to go through markets in India on Guru Gobind …
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अर्ध कुंभ, कुंभ, पूर्ण कुंभ और महाकुंभ: जानिए क्या है अंतर, कैसे होती है गणना… क्यों इस बार प्रयागराज में लग रहा है महाकुंभ कुंभ मेला न केवल आस्था का प्रतीक है, बल्कि भारतीय दर्शन, परंपरा और खगोलीय विज्ञान का अद्भुत संगम भी है। प्रयागराज में इस साल महाकुंभ मेले का भव्य आयोजन हो रहा है, जो हर 144 साल …
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The Mahakumbh Mela (the festival of the sacred pitcher) is anchored in Hindu mythology. It is the world’s largest public gathering and collective act of faith. This congregation, primarily, includes Ascetics, Saints, Sadhus, Sadhvis, Kalpvasis and Pilgrims from all walks of life. Kumbh Mela, in Hinduism, is a religious pilgrimage that is celebrated four times over a course of 12 …
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Island Tourism Festival: A ten-day long festival of dance, drama and music. Exhibitions, displaying arts and crafts, flora and fauna and marine life, are part of the event. Aqua sports and parasailing are added attraction. Island Tourism Festival: 10 Day Long Dance, Drama & Music Fest Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an unique culture, where all religions, languages, ethnic groups …
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स्वामी श्रद्धानन्द सरस्वती की जीवनी: 19वीं सदी के उत्तरार्ध और 19वीं सदी के आरंभिक वर्षों में भारत के निर्माण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाने वाले कुछ लोगों में महात्मा मुंशी राम भी थे, जिन्हें स्वामी श्रद्धानंद के नाम से जाना जाता है। स्वतंत्रता संग्राम के एक वीर योद्धा के रूप में स्वामी श्रद्धानंद जी वीरता और बलिदान की जीवंत छवि प्रस्तुत …
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