Will Smith has shared a series of new pictures and a video from Haridwar, where he took part in the Ganga aarti. Actor Will Smith has shared a series of new images and a video from Haridwar (Uttar Pradesh), in which he appears to be taking part in the Ganga aarti. The actor wrote that his visit to India ‘awakened …

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Religions in India is characterized by a diversity of religious beliefs and practices. India is the birthplace of four of the world’s major religions; namely Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism. Throughout India’s history, religion has been an important part of the country’s culture. Religious diversity and religious tolerance are both established in the country by the law and custom. A …

Somvati Amavasya: The term Amavasya refers to the last day of the moon in waning mode. Amavasya, or the no moon day, when the sun and the moon are in conjunction, is important for performing rituals for the departed souls in the family. Somvati Amavas or Somvara Amavasaya is a no moon day that occurs on a Monday as per …

Makar Sankranti festival holds special significance in India. It is one of the important Hindu festivals, celebrated with pomp and gaiety across the length and breadth of the country, with different names and of course, by observing different rituals. The festival marks the commencement of Sun’s journey to the northern hemisphere, thereby making the days warmer and longer than the …

Guru Ram Das Biography: The real name of Guru Ram Das Ji was Bhai Jetha Ji who became an orphan at the age of 7. Later he became the servant of 3rd Guru Amar Dass Ji and also his son-in-law. Guru Ka Chak or Ram Dass Pura which later became the focal point for the Sikh Tradition with the name …

भारत माता मंदिर: हरिद्वार में मौजूद भारत माता मंदिर (मदर इंडिया टैम्पल) स्थापना स्वामी सत्यमित्रानंद गिरि ने कौ थी। साल 1983 में इसका उद्घाटन तत्कालीन प्रधानमंत्री इंदिरा गांधी ने किया था। मंदिर में पहले कुछ ही मंजिलें थीं लेकिन बाद के समय में इसे 8 मंजिला मंदिर बनाया गया। यह मंदिर देवी-देवताओं के साथ-साथ देशभक्तों और स्वतंत्रता सेनानियों को भी …

डोडीताल (Dodital) भारत के उत्तराखण्ड राज्य के उत्तरकाशी ज़िले में स्थित एक मीठे पानी की पर्वतीय झील है। यह 3,657 मीटर की ऊँचाई पर स्थित है। यहाँ से अस्सी गंगा नदी निकलती है, जो आगे भागीरथी नदी में विलय हो जाती है। डोडीताल पाहाड़ों से धिरा एक पर्यटक आकर्षण है। इसमें मछलियों की कई जातियाँ मिलती हैं, जिनमें हिमालय ब्राउन ट्राउट एक …

Guru Amar Das Biography: Guru Amar Das – (05 May, 1479 – 01 September, 1574), sometimes spelled as Guru Amardas, was the third of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and became Sikh Guru on 26 March 1552 at age 73. Name: Guru Amar Das Born: 05 May, 1479 AD, Amritsar, Punjab Death: 01 September, 1574 AD, Goindwal Sahib, Taran Taran …

Ganga Saptami is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly in Northern parts of India. It is also known as Ganga Pujan or Ganga Jayanti. It is believed that on this day the day the holy river Ganga descended onto the earth. This day falls on the seventh day of the  in Vaisakha month. Ganga Saptami Information For Hindus River Ganges is …