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Spring festival ‘Shigmotsav’ begins in Goa
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'Shigmotsav', a spring festival celebrated in Goa every year, began from the temple town of Ponda in South Goa on Wednesday, which will be...
Thousands throng Nepal’s Pashupatinath temple during Mahashivaratri celebrations
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Thousands of Hindu devotees including hundreds of sadhus from India have thronged the revered Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on Saturday to celebrate Mahashivaratri.
Around 1.6...
Thaipusam: when Maa Parvati gave the Vel to Bhagwan Muruga to fight Asura Surapadman
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Thaipusam is one of the important festivals dedicated to Bhagwan Muruga/Kartikeya. It is largely celebrated in Tamil Nadu and by Sri Lankan Hindus &...
Hindus begin three-day Kali festival at Kalat temple in Balochistan
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Hindus in Balochistan are celebrating the three-day festival of Maa Kali Mata at the historical Kali Mata temple in Kalat. The festival lasts from...
As mercury dips, enthusiasm rises for Magh Mela in Prayagraj
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With temperatures going down and freezing conditions prevailing on river bans, Prayagraj is all set to host the 44-day long Magh Mela that begins...
Vivah Panchami: two divine couples who exemplify marital relationship
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Vivah Panchami celebrates the divine marriage of Prabhu Sri Ram and Devi Sita. It falls on Margashirsha Shukla Panchami which is on November 28...
Kaal Bhairav Jayanti: the birth of Bhagwan Shiva’s fierce manifestation
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Kaal Bhairav is the Rudra Avatar of Bhagwan Shiva. Margashirsha Krishna Ashtami is celebrated as Kaal Bhairav Jayanti (as per the Purnimanta calendar). He...
K’taka BJP leaders celebrate Balipadyami by performing cow worship
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The Karnataka BJP leaders celebrated Balipadyami, the fourth day of Diwali festival at their respective residences on Wednesday by performing cow worship.
Former Chief Minister...
Govardhan puja: when Bhagwan Krishna humbled Indradev
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Govardhan Puja is an important part of Deepawali celebrations and usually falls on the day after Deepawali. The festival has its origins in Brajbhoomi...
Diwali to be public school holiday in NYC starting 2023: USA
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Diwali will be a public school holiday in New York City starting next year, Mayor Eric Adams announced at a press conference on Thursday...