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3 April, 2021

 The Shraap of Vriddhakshatra

Interesting curses in Hindu scriptures In various Hindu scriptures, we can find some interesting Curses (shraaps) that have been addressed…

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27 March, 2021

Regional names of Holi

Popularity of Holi can be gauged from the number of names Holi has in different states. Also of great interest…

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26 March, 2021

Agni deva: The acceptor of sacrifices

Agni deva is the fire god and acceptor of sacrifices. He is the god of divine knowledge. He is also…

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20 March, 2021

Goddess Kali – The feminine form of time

When people think of Hindu goddesses most people think of elegancy, love, and the counterpart of their consorts. But goddess…

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14 March, 2021

Maha Shivratri: The ‘great night of Lord Shiva’

Maha Shivratri or the 'Great Night of Lord Shiva' is one of the most significant festivals for Hindus across the…

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7 March, 2021

Goddess Bhuvaneshwari – Queen of the Universe

Goddess Bhuvaneshwari is the fourth amongst ten Mahavidyas, an aspect of Adi Shakti. Das Mahavidyas, ten wisdom goddesses are the…

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28 February, 2021

Sant Ravidas Jayanti

Guru Ravidas (1377-1527 C.E.) was a famous saint of the Bhakti Movement. His devotional songs and verses made a lasting…

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20 February, 2021

Shani Dev: the harbinger of bad luck and retribution

Shani Bhagwan (also known as Sani, Shani Dev, Sani Maharaj, and Chayyaputra) is one of the most popular deities in…

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31 January, 2021

Satyanarayana Puja – significance & benefits of ritual

There are numerous ways of stating devotion to Lord Narayana. One of the most commonly observed pujas by Hindus is…

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30 January, 2021

Genius of Hinduism- Rigveda to Radhakrishnan

The author of ‘Musings on Medicine, Myth, and History: India’s Legacy’- Dr. V.K. Raju is working on another book. Unlike…

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23 January, 2021

Interesting facts about rudraksha

Rudraksha, the seed produced by a large evergreen broad-leaved tree of the genus Elaeocarpus. It is abundantly found in the…

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15 January, 2021

Legacy of saint-soldier Guru Gobind Singh, founder of Khalsa Panth

Guru Gobind Singh was the last of the 10 Gurus, the one who transformed the Sikh faith. His birth anniversary…

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1 January, 2021

Religious Life

    The Hindu attitude is all inclusive and all accepting and tolerating. Look what Dr Arnold Toynbee said “It…

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21 December, 2020

Gita Jayanti

The Bhagavad Gita is the most sacred, important Hindu script that influences numerous people, and Gita Jayanti is the birthday…

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21 December, 2020

Christmas

Christmas Day, on December 25, is one of the most festive Christian holidays in many countries around the world. It…

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21 December, 2020

Martyrdom of Sahibzadas

The four Sahibzade Khalsa warriors princes were the sons of Guru Gobind Singh (1666–1708), the of Sikhs  during the Mughal…

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11 December, 2020

WIPA – Rings in Winter Solstice

By Mabel Pais “Despite the global pandemic, young musicians of Wharton Arts never stopped making music.  At our Virtual Winter…

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28 November, 2020

Guru Nanak and His Relevance Today

When Guru Nanak came to this world, paths to enlightenment were devoid of divinity; they were completely distorted towards unholy…

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27 November, 2020

GURU NANAK: POET PHILSOPHER FOR OUR TIMES

“Guru Nanak offers us a strong and enduring infrastructure with fellow beings. We remember him, we imagine him, and we…

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27 November, 2020

Guru Nanak Dev Ji, The Prophet of ONENESS of Humanity

Guru Nanak Ji was the pioneer, enunciating the cause of Inter-Religious Peace and Harmony. His Tenets emphasize upon truthful living,…

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13 November, 2020

Govardhan Pooja

Govardhan Pooja, one of the auspicious festival of the Hindus, is celebrated a day after the Diwali in the month…

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13 November, 2020

Dhanteras

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the celebrations of Diwali festival. Also called Dhantrayodashi, Hindus worship Lord Kubera and Goddess Laxmi…

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13 November, 2020

Guru Hargobind: The sixth Sikh master

Guru Hargobind, the son of Guru Arjan Dev, was the sixth Guru of the Sikhs. The period of his pontificate…

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13 November, 2020

The Sikh Diwali: Bandi Chhor Divas

The day marks the release of Guru Hargobind, along with 52 Hill Princes held in captivity by the Mughal ruler…

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18 September, 2020

India targets U.S. Christian leaders for deportation?

  India targets U.S. Christian leaders for deportation?                         It is learned that a group of people who were deported from…

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28 August, 2020

Remembering Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

     Remembering Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan  By Dr. V.K. Raju        Plato’s concept of philosophy king, and the…

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