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One of the most popular Hindu festivals, Maha Shivratri or the “Great Night of Shiva” is a celebration of Lord Shiva’s marriage with Goddess Parvati. On this day, devotees express their gratitude and pray to Lord Shiva. Many even observe fast. Maha Shivratri, unlike many other festivals, is celebrated at night. This year, it falls on March 11 (Thursday). ....
Facebook-owned Instagram said on Tuesday that it is introducing a new feature that prevents adults from sending messages to people under 18 who dont follow them. ....
The festival of colours, fun, love and happiness - Holi or Vasant Utsav - is here. It is Holika Dahan or Choti Holi today. After the religious rituals of Choti Holi, tomorrow the Rangwali Holi will be celebrated. Holi used be to celebrated largely by Hindus but over the years it is celebrated by one and all and people of all communities come together and enjoy smearing each other with colours. Holi has become a celebration of brotherhood. After Diwali, Holi is perhaps the most popular festival in India. This year amid the Covid pandemic it's be....
The Sharadiye Navratri 2021 marked its eighth day today (April 2020), which is known as Durga Ashtami. On the eighth day of Navratri, devotees worship Goddess Durga Mahagauri and invite young girls to their homes and feed them with Devi Prasad. ....
Buddhists and Hindus all over the world will celebrate the birth of Gautama Buddha as Buddha Jayanti on Wednesday, May 26. Buddha was born as Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, on the Purnima Tithi, the full moon day in the 563 B.C. in Lumbini (a region in modern day Nepal). Hence, the day of his birth anniversary is also known as Buddha Purnima or Vaisakhi Buddha Purnima or Vesak. Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, Java, Indonesia, Tibet, Mongolia, commemorate the special day of Buddha Jayanti as ‘Vesak’ through an elaborate festival.....
Actor Govinda has reacted to a recent tweet by actor-turned-film critic Kamaal R. Khan, or KRK, allegedly thanking him for his love and support. Govinda has said he is not in touch with KRK for years and the person mentioned in the latter's tweet could be someone else with the same name, as he is not tagged in it. ....
To mark this wonderful sibling's bond, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year in India. According to the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan or Rakhi, is celebrated on the last day of the month of Shravana. During this occasion, sisters tie beautifully decorated bands, also known as rakhis, on their brother's wrist. While sisters pray for their brother's good health, in return brothers promise to protect their sister's and stand by them through every thick and thin.....
Teachers play a critical role in shaping young minds and ensuring a society that is progressive, inclusive and enlightened at the same time. Besides preparing kids for a bright future, teachers also aim towards moulding minds that are empathetic and kind. While a teacher is an educator, a good teacher is someone who also helps their students unearth ideas that go beyond academics and bookish concepts. That is why parents can also make for great teachers, since they are the guiding force to raising young, bright and wonderful humans for the fut....
The first festival of year 2022 is here. Lohri marks the beginning of the harvest season and is celebrated with pomp and show in northern India, especially Punjab and Haryana region. This year, the festival will be celebrated tomorrow, i.e. January 13. This festival is celebrated by Punjabis by lightning up a bon fire and dancing around it with friends and relatives. Wheat stalk is put in the bonfire as a offering. People also offer rice, reveri, jaggery and popcorn in the bonfire. It's time to wish your loves ones on this auspicious day. We ha....