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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday dived deep under the Arabian Sea to pray at the underwater site where the ancient city of Dwarka is believed to have existed. While accompanied by Indian Navy divers, PM Modi also sat in meditation on the sea bed and even offered peacock feathers. PM Modi is on his […]
The festival of Holi is celebrated with great pomp across the country. Holika Dahan is done before playing Holi. In Holika Dahan, the story of King Hiranyakashyap and devotee Prahlad is heard and Holika is presented as a villain. But there is a theological story in which she is a helpless lover who embraces death […]
Taking inspiration from the unsung heroes of Ramayana to convey the message of commitment and devotion, the Lucknow division of Northern Railway will soon be unveiling a 15-foot tall Corten steel squirrel at the atrium centre space of Ayodhya Dham junction. Lord Rama needed to build a bridge across the sea to Lanka to rescue […]
This year Diwali puja will be aired on Radio Sargam at 6.30 pm on Monday 13th November, 2023. The one-hour prayer will finish with Aarti and Shanti Paat.
Two of the most iconic sights of Manasarovar, Lake Rakshastal and Lake Manasarovar, have some mysterious legends associated with their origins. Two of the most iconic sights of Manasarovar, Lake Rakshastal and Lake Manasarovar, have some mysterious legends associated with their origins. The two enigmatic water bodies of Mount Kailasha are always compared to each […]
Janmashtami is a popular festival celebrated by Hindus all across the globe. Also known as Shri Krishna Janmashtami and Gokulashtami, this day is celebrated to commemorate the birth of Lord Krishna. According to the legends, the eighth son of Devki, Lord Shri Krishna was born on the 8th day of the dark fortnight of the […]
There is a unique understanding between a brother and a sister. They are best friends of each other, protectors of each other, admirers of each other, secret sharers of each other and have unconditional love for each other. It is difficult to decode the feelings, emotions and love between siblings. However, there are special days […]
Babiya, the “vegetarian” crocodile, which appeared before the devotees and blessed them by taking their offerings at Ananthapura lake temple in Majeshwaram taluk of Kasaragod district, is no more. The crocodile which attracted several devotees and visitors was found dead in the temple lake on Sunday night (9th October). Babiya was believed to be a […]
Celebrated to acknowledge the selfless induction of wisdom and knowledge by teachers, today, July 13, marks the 2022 edition of Guru Purnima. The word ‘Guru’ has its roots in the Sanskrit language, where ‘Gu’ means darkness and ‘Ru’ stands for the removal of darkness. Hence, it becomes only understandable for an entire day to be […]
Guru Amar Das was born on 5 May 1479. Sri Guru Amardas was the third of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism and became Sikh Guru on 26 March 1552 at age 73. Before becoming a Sikh, on a lovely pilgrimage after having been prompted to search for a guru, he heard his nephew’s wife, Bibi […]
