Social Science Questions & Answers

Social Science Questions & Answers

Why Guru Gobind Singh ji said in Zaffarnama that he is an idol breaker, but yet he protected hindus?

Why Guru Gobind Singh ji said in Zaffarnama that he is an idol breaker, but yet he protected hindus?

Zaffarnama: In verse no 95 of Zaffarnama (Letter to Aurangzeb), Guru is saying: ਮਨਮ ਕੁਸ਼ਤਹਅਮ ਕੋਹਿਯਾਂ ਪੁਰਫਿਤਨ ॥ ਕਿ ਆਂ ਬੁਤ ਪਰਸਤੰਦੁ ਮਨ ਬੁਤਸ਼ਿਕਨ ॥੯੫॥ MANAM KUSHTEH AM KOHI-AAN BUT PRAST KE O BUT PRASTAND-O MAN BUT SHIKAST (95) I am also the annihilator of the Hill Rajas, the idol Worshipers. They are idol worshipers and I am the idol …

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What do we worship at Diwali festival?

What do we worship at Diwali festival?

What do we worship at Diwali festival? Diwali festival is a 5 day Hindu festival in India which occurs on the fifteenth day of Kartika. Diwali when translated means “rows of lighted lamps” and the occasion is also referred to as the “Festival of Lights”. During Diwali, Indian homes are cleaned and windows are opened to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess …

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Who was Indira? First woman Prime Minister

Who was Indira?

Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of Independent India. She was born on 19th November 1917 in Allahabad. At that time there was great political tension in India. India was struggling hard to gain Independence. Her father Jawahar Lal Nehru, a great Indian leader, and mother Kamla Nehru gave a second name as well Priyadarshini, or “dear to …

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How is Navratri celebrated?

How is Navratri celebrated?

How is Navratri celebrated? Navratras are celebrated with great vehemence especially in West Bengal where it is known as “Durga Pooja“. The Hindus in Gujarat celebrate it with nine days of Garba dance. In Chhattarpur Temple in Delhi, over a million devotees visit during these days. How is Navratri celebrated? During this period most of the Hindus go to Temples …

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What are Legends of Navratri?

What are Legends of Navratri?

What are Legends of Navratri? The most popular legend has it that a demon named Mahishasura obtained a boon from Lord Brahma in disguise of a buffalo according to which he could not be killed by any man on the earth. Overconfident, he started committing atrocities on the people and set out to win all the three lokas (Worlds) and …

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Why Navratri has Nine Nights & Days?

Why Navratri has Nine Nights & Days?

Navratri is divided into sets of three days to adore different aspects of the supreme goddess. On the first three days, the Mother is invoked as powerful force called Goddess Durga in order to destroy all our impurities, vices and defects. The next three days, the Mother is adored as a giver of spiritual wealth, Goddess Lakshmi, who is considered to …

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How is Muharram observed?

Muharram

How is Muharram observed? Entire month of Muharram is observed as the mass mourning by the Shias. They shun all the celebrations in this month to express their grief. Women should not wear adornments and bright clothes during this month. When new moon appears, people wear black clothes and sing mournful verses in the memory of Hazrat Imam Hussain. People …

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Muharram: What is the tragedy at Karbala?

Muharram: What is the tragedy at Karbala?

Muharram: What is the tragedy at Karbala? In the month of Muharram many centuries ago, (approximately October 20th 680 A.D.), an event took place in Iraq (Asia) at a place known as Karbala on the bank of the river Euphrates. Muharram: What is the tragedy at Karbala? A large army, which had been mobilized by the Umayyad regime, besieged a group …

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What do muslims do in month of Muharram?

When is Islamic New Year (Muharram)?

The month of Muharram is also associated with many auspicious events in Islamic history. Allah is supposed to have created the heavens and the earth on this blessed day. On this day He give His infinite blessings and bounties to many of His Prophets and delivered them from the clutches of their enemies. Month Of Muharram Allah created Hazrat Adam …

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