Magha Purnima also known as Maghi Purnima is a full moon day which falls in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar. This is roughly in the month of January – February as per the Gregorian calendar. It is the month in which the famous Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and the Magha Mela (an annual event) …

हिन्दू योद्धाओं ने की थी गुरुओं की रक्षा, औरंगजेब से जा मिला था सिख गुरु का बेटा: हिन्दू राजा ने दान की हवेली, तब बना गुरुद्वारा बँगला साहिब हिन्दुओं ने तो हमेशा सिख गुरुओं का साथ दिया, उनका आदेश माना और उनकी सहायता की। लेकिन, सिखों में ही कुछ ऐसे लोग हो गए थे जिन्होंने अपनी ही कौम के खिलाफ …

Holi is a very carefree festival that’s great fun to participate in if you don’t mind getting wet and dirty. You’ll end up saturated in water, with color all over your skin and clothes. Some of it doesn’t wash out easily, so be sure to wear old clothes. It’s also a good idea to rub hair oil or coconut oil …

Different Names of Shiva: Lord Shiva is considered as the destroyer of the Universe as per the Hindu Mythology. Shiva is one of the most popular gods of the Hindus. Lord Shiva is a complex god like Goddess Kali, being destroyer and restorer at the same time. Shiva is also known as Bhole Shankar, the innocent god, who gets appeased …

Name: Arnab Goswami Birth: 7 March 1973 (Guwahati, Assam, India) Education: Hindu College (BA) St. Antony’s College, Oxford (MA) Visiting Fellow, Sidney Sussex College, University of Cambridge Occupation: Journalist Family: Manoranjan Goswami (Father) Suprabha Gain-Goswami (Mother) Samyabrata Ray Goswami (Wife) Che Goswami (Son) Arnab Goswami Biography: Arnab Ranjan Goswami is an Indian Journalist, TV news presenter and Editor-in-chief of the …

Buddha Jayanti is a special day for both Hindus and Buddhists in Nepal. On this day people celebrate the life of Lord Buddha; his Birth, Enlightenment and Mahaparinirvana (Death). Lumbini, in the western Terai plains of Nepal, is the place where Prince Siddhartha (known as the Buddha) was born. The newly-born Prince is believed to have taken seven steps and …

This is the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar and is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Although Buddhists regard every full moon as sacred, the moon of the month of Vaisakh / Baisakh (April – May) has special significance because it was on this day that the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment and Nirvana. This three-fold coincidence, gives Buddha Purnima …

We Indians are the products of one of the oldest civilizations. We need to be really proud of our ancient history and cultural heritage. However, during the British Rule, we developed an inferiority complex, which adversely affected our quest to unearth facts relating to our glorious past. But our young and educated men and women, born and brought up in …

Characteristics: Wealth, Fortune, Courage and Fertility Other Names: Padma, Bhargavi, Sridevi, Aiswarya Famous Prayers: Sri Lakshmi Stuti, Sri Sukta, Agasti Lakshmi Strota Consort: Lord Vishnu Vehicle (Vahana) / Mount: Owl (Ulooka) Mula Mantra: Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah Goddess Lakshmi Lakshmi is the auspicious goddess of wealth and fortune, whether it is material or spiritual. The word “Lakshmi” has been derived …

Bundi, one of the most attractive, beautiful locations in the Hadoti district Rajasthan comes alive during the Bundi Utsav held in the month of November-December every year. Bundi Utsav is a spectacular culmination of traditional art, culture and craftsmanship which surprises every visitor with its grandeur. Music, dance, sports, sightseeing, competitions and many other events organized by the Rajasthan State …