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Basant Panchami is a Hindu festival, celebrated to Worship Goddess Saraswati

Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami marks the beginning of the transition period from winter to spring. After Makar Sankranti (January 14-15), the sun gradually starts its northward journey from the tropic of Capricorn as winter gradually fades away, leading to warmer days. A pleasant change in season heralds the arrival of spring, as the subcontinent heaves a sigh of relief from the severe winter. After this transition period of around 30 days, starting from Vasant Panchami, spring comes into full bloom around the time of Holi. Vasant Panchami falls on the fifth ...

Republic Day 2024: As India marks its 75th Republic Day

Dr BR Ambedkar, the chief architect of the Indian Constitution, had said, “Constitution is not a mere lawyers document, it is a vehicle of life and its spirit is always the spirit of Age” and to commemorate the adoption of this constitution of our country in 1950, we are gearing up to celebrate India's 75th Republic Day, the highlight of which are the tableaus that show India's rich tradition, cultural heritage, spectacles of the nation's progress and achievements and also airshows by the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air ...

Ayodhya Ram Mandir one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Hindus

The Ram temple in Ayodhya will be inaugurated on January 22 at a grand ceremony, which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries. The event will be telecast live in many cities across India and devotees have been asked to attend it virtually too. After the consecration event, the temple will be open for devotees from January 24.On November 9, 2019, settling a fractious issue that went back more than a century, a five-judge bench headed by the then Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi ...

Makar Sankranti one of the major festivals of Hindus

Makar Sankranti is one of the major festivals of Hindus. This festival is celebrated with great grandeur and enthusiasm across the country. This festival holds great religious significance in the Hindu religion. On this auspicious day, people offer prayers to Lord Surya. On this auspicious day, Lord Surya moves from Sagittarius to the Capricorn zodiac sign.Makar Sankranti is celebrated as a very important festival in India. Sankranti means "movement." Everything that we recognize as life is movement. Fortunately, people who came before us have moved on, and people who come ...

Lohri a popular Indian festival that is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season for winter crops

Lohri is celebrated in parts of Northern India a night before Makar Sankranti. It is a popular Indian festival that is celebrated to mark the beginning of the harvest season for winter crops. Every year, during the month of Paush, a day before Makar Sankranti - usually on January 13, with much fanfare especially by the people of Punjab, Lohri is celebrated. The festival is also popular in other parts of the country such as Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Jammu.Originally, it was observed on the evening before the Winter Solstice, ...

Lakshadweep Island: Eden of the Arabian Sea

One of the smallest union territories that India has, Lakshadweep is a cluster of islands and a fascinating tourist spot for many coast lovers from around the world. The islands have a lot to offer – from clean beaches and well-managed resorts to abundant greenery and peaceful vibes. Minicoy IslandOne of the 36 small islets of the Lakshadweep group of Islands, Minicoy, also known as Maliku in the local language is one of the best-kept secrets of India. It is located amidst the vast expanse of the Arabian Sea, just 398 ...

Halo-Orbit Insertion of Aditya-L1 Successfully Accomplished

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has placed the Aditya-L1 spacecraft in a halo orbit around the Lagrangian point (L1).India’s maiden solar mission Aditya-L1 reached the L1 point on January 6, 127 days after it was launched on September 2, 2023.After a 1.5-million km journey, the spacecraft was placed in a halo orbit around L1 following a firing maneuver carried out by ISRO scientists and engineers at the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC) in Bengaluru.ISRO Chairman S Somnath said that the halo orbit insertion process was carried out ...

Ram Mandir Ayodhya ceremonies from January 16 to January 22

In Hinduism, January 22, 2024, will be etched in golden letters as the day when, after years, Lord Ram will be enshrined in his majestic Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The preparations for the consecration of Lord Rama's idol are in the final stages, and this historic moment will be witnessed by the entire world.The schedule for the consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has been finalised. Several ceremonies will take place from January 16 to January 22. Let's explore the full schedule for the Ram Mandir inauguration in 2024, ...

Veer Bal Diwas: A look at the bravery and sacrifice of Guru Gobind Singh’s sons, aged 7 and 9

Sahibzada Zorawar Singh (9) and Sahibzada Fateh Singh (7) were killed in 1704, in events sparked by the attack on Anandpur Sahib by the armies of the Mughals and the hill kings of present-day Himachal PradeshVeer Bal Diwas is celebrated on December 26 in honour of four Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Sahib Ji, who was martyred in the 17th century. Shabad Kirtan’ is performed by about three hundred Baal Kirtanis. The Government will hold interactive programs for citizens, especially children all over the nation to educate them about the story ...

Ayodhya Ram Mandir Inauguration, Opening Date 2024, Ceremony

The preparations for the inauguration of the Ram Temple and the consecration ceremony on January 22, 2024, are in full swing and have entered their final stages. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will be among a few dignitaries who will attend the ceremony.The decorations at Rampath, Bhakti Path, and Sugriva Fort are in the final stages. The walls are decorated with terracotta and fine clay mural artifacts.Embellishments at Ram MandirAccording to the district administration, walls on the sides of Dharma Path will have murals ...

The Hidden Shivling of Kashi- "Pita Maheshwar" Self-manifested form of Shivling

Kashi (Varanasi), the spiritual heart of India, is known for its timeless devotion and countless ancient temples. Among the hidden ...
Yamraj Temple - The Hindu God of Death and Justice

Yama, also known as Yamaraja, Kala, Dharmraja is well known as the Hindu God of death and justice. Even though ...
Kedarnath Yatra 2024: Opening and Closing Date of Kedarnath Temple

Kedarnath Yatra 2024, located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, is one of the most paramount locations for worshipers of ...
Khatu Shyam Mandir: A Spiritual Journey to Rajasthan’s Famous Temple

Khatu Shyam Ji in Rajasthan’s Sikar district is calling your name. This isn’t just a temple - it’s a spiritual ...
Kedarnath Yatra 2025: Registration Start Date, Process, and Guidelines

The Kedarnath Yatra is a sacred pilgrimage to the Kedarnath Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located ...
Maa Skandamata Navratri Day 5: Mantra, Puja Vidhi, Bhog, Aarti

Skandamata is the fifth form of Hindu Goddess Parvati. Her name comes from Skanda, an alternate name for the war ...
Maha Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025

Kumbh Mela Prayagraj 2025 is a Hindu festival, which is also the world gathering of humanity in one place. In ...
MANA “The Last Village in India”

Mana village is no longer India’s Last Village as it was previously known. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has placed ...
Raksha Bandhan 2023

We celebrate Raksha Bandhan every year on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Shravan; Therefore, it is ...
Shravan (Sawan) Month 2023

The month of Sawan has special significance in Hinduism. This month is considered one of the holy months of the ...