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How is Easter Celebrated in Canada? In Canada, decorating Easter eggs is usually an activity done with children at school or home. The traditional Easter egg hunts are held by community organizations. World’s largest Easter egg is a product of Canada. In 1975, the Easter egg or Ukranian ‘Pysanka’ was constructed, in the remembrance of early Ukrainian settlements in an …

How is Easter Celebrated in Brazil? Easter celebration in Brazil begins with the Holy Week rituals, which involve the blessing of the palm branches, woven in intricate patterns representing crosses, banners, letters and other related objects. Like in many other countries, worshippers in Brazil take out procession walks, carrying statues of Mary and the body of Lord Jesus Christ. ‘Pacoca’, …

How did Hanuman meet Rama? Hanuman met Rama and his brother Lakshmana while Rama was in exile in the jungle, and searching for his wife Sita who was abducted by Ravana. Their quest brought them near Pampa Lake at the foot of Mount Rishyamukha (in Koppal district near Hampi in Karnataka), where the monkey king Sugriva and his ministers were …

The story of the birth of Lord Hanuman goes thus: Vrihaspati had an attendant called Punjikasthala, who was cursed to assume the form of a female monkey – a curse that could only be nullified if she would give birth to an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Reborn as Anjana, she performed intense austerities to please Shiva, who finally granted her …

How did Hanuman served Lord Rama? Hanuman’s initial words highly impressed Lord Rama, and made him comment: “None can talk this way without mastering the Vedas. He has such a flawless countenance, a wonderful accent, and a captivating way of speaking. He has the ability to move even an enemy…” After he revealed his identity as the prince of Ayodhya, …

How is Ram Navami Celebrated? Ram Navami is one of the holiest Hindu occasions that commemorate the birth of Lord Rama. The occasion is important not only for Hindus but many members of other communities as well. Just a cursory glance at the hotspots of the Ram Navami observances can warm one’s heart at the sight of people of entirely …

When was First St. Patrick’s Day Parade held? Day was first publicly celebrated in America in Boston in 1737, but the first Parade was not in Ireland, but in the United States on March 17, 1762. When was First St. Patrick’s Day Parade held? Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City to help Irish soldiers …

What are Merits of Shivaratri Puja? According to Shiva Purana, sincere worship of Lord Shiva yields merits including spiritual growth for the devotees. It also provides extensive details on the right way to perform Shivratri Puja. Merits of Shivaratri Puja: Shiva Purana further says that performing abhisheka of Shiva Linga with six different dravyas including milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar …

What are Customs of Shivaratri? On Shivaratri, worship of Lord Shiva continues all through the day and night. Every three hours priests perform ritual pooja of Shivalingam by bathing it with milk, yoghurt, honey, ghee, sugar and water amidst the chanting of “Om Namah Shivaya” and ringing of temple bells. Nightlong vigil or jaagran is also observed in Shiva temples …

How is Basant Panchami Celebration? Vasant / Basant Panchami means Saraswati Puja is one of the festivals of Hindus which they celebrate all over the World religiously. People worship the Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of Learning at Basant Panchami. Vasant / Basant means ‘Spring’ and Panchami means ‘the fifth day’ and thus Basant Panchami has its own significance. The festival …