Traditions
Hindu New Year, also known as Vikram Samvat, is celebrated annually by millions of Hindus worldwide, and this year it falls on April 9. The day symbolizes new beginnings and is deemed an auspicious time to embark on new ventures. Unlike the Gregorian calendar, which commences the new year on January 1, the Hindu New […]
During Ramadan, one should reflect, pray, and deliver oneself from sin. While the emphasis of Ramadan is on fasting during daylight hours, it is also about strengthening one’s relationship with Allah (SWT) through worshipping, declaring His greatness and praying to Him. Ramadan, in its entirety, is a special time in Islam, but the last 10 […]
All Muslims must fast during the month of Ramadan, but according to Muslim scriptures, people start fasting after the age of 7 to 8 years. To keep the fast, everyone remains hungry from Sehri (before Fajr Azaan) till evening i.e. Iftar and neither eats nor drinks water. However, many people are exempted from fasting, such […]
It is said that love is blind. When someone falls in love, all his shortcomings disappear. In love, people forget their weaknesses and see only the good in the other person. There is also talk of crossing the seven seas in love. In earlier times, people used to fight based on caste and community in […]
Ramadan is a month of fasting, reflection, devotion, generosity, and sacrifice observed by Muslims around the world. Over the centuries, Ramadan has retained its passionate spiritual meaning. The word “Ramadan” comes from the Arabic word for “Parched Thirst” and “Sun-Baked Ground.” It is meaningful of the hunger and thirst felt by those who spend the […]
Can the mixture of Badam, Mishri and Saunf improve eye health? Ayurveda has some of the best-kept secrets that can miraculously improve day-to-day health conditions. One such age-old remedy to improve deteriorating vision is a mixture of three simple ingredients Saunf, Mishri and Badam. The internet is flooded with claims about this natural remedy, let’s […]
Six pilgrims perished in Mauritius on Sunday during a religious ceremony commemorating a Hindu festival, as confirmed by the police. As reported by AFP, the incident unfolded when a wooden and bamboo cart carrying statues of Hindu gods ignited upon contact with live electrical cables, explained Police Commissioner Anil Kumar Dip during a televised address. […]
Have you ever heard Indian Holi folk songs? If yes then have you ever thought why the Holi folk songs are sung in a very different way where the stanzas are repeated multiple times and the rhythm frequency changes frequently? Let’s educate society about why Holi folk song stanzas are repeated multiple times and do […]
Rakul Preet Singh and Jackky Bhagnani got married today, February 21. The couple, along with their families and close friends from the industry, are in Goa. They took their ‘Pheras’ at around 3.30 pm. On February 20, Rakul and Jackky hosted their mehendi and sangeet ceremonies. Shilpa Shetty, Varun Dhawan, and others performed for the […]
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 […]
