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Vasant Panchami 2025: Basant Panchami, also known as Vasant Panchami, marks the arrival of spring and is dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of wisdom, learning, and arts. People wear yellow, offer prayers, and fly kites to celebrate this special day.

Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Saturday expressed concerns over the «declining birth rate among Hindus» and called for at least three children in every Hindu family, Speaking at the Virat Sant Sammelan held here, VHP's Central General Secretary Bajrang Lal Bangra said, «The declining birth rate of Hindus has caused imbalance in the Hindu population in the country. The revered saints of the Hindu society have called for at least three children to be born in every Hindu family.»

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, the world’s largest spiritual gathering, commenced with the sacred ‘Shahi Snan’ on the auspicious day of Paush Purnima. Devotees from across India and around the globe congregated at the holy Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, to perform the ritualistic holy dip. This iconic confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers holds immense significance in Hindu tradition, symbolizing spiritual purification and renewal.

Zakir Hussain the secret to his ever-smiling face. The maestro smiled and asked me, 'Aapne Rafi Sahab ki tasveerein dekhi hain?' — have you seen pictures of Rafi Sahab? He explained that music, whether vocal or instrumental, acts as a tranquilliser, and people associated with it in any form have a smiling and relaxed demeanour. 'Isliye main hamesha muskurata hoon' — That's why I always smile, he said.

neem leaf along with some jaggery; something bitter and sweet. And then people would look at the calendar. Because knowledge of time, and acceptance of sweetness and bitterness, give strength to move ahead in life. Neem is good for health though it is bitter. It destroys harmful bacteria. In life, what you considered as bitter has given you depth, made you strong. The challenges that came to you made you grow stronger and humbler.

Ekadashi is an important fasting day in the Hindu tradition and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Also called as Pausha Ekadashi or Posh Mas, is an auspicious day for spiritual growth, seeking forgiveness, and purifying oneself. Saphala Ekadashi falls on the 11th day Ekadashi of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Pausha, which is going to be observed on December 26, 204.

Sai Pallavi is immersing herself in both physical and spiritual preparation for her portrayal of Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic Ramayana. As part of her journey, the actress recently visited the Annapurna Devi Temple in Varanasi to seek divine blessings.

Christe Redemptor' (Christ the Saviour) from the 1983 album by the Benedictine Nuns of St Cecilia's Abbey, Isle of Wight, England. This sublime piece of Gregorian chant transports listeners to a realm of utter tranquility. The hymn, with its hauntingly beautiful melody and ethereal harmonies, captures the essence of divine reverence and contemplation.

Vivek Oberoi recently shared a fascinating story about an encounter he had during his year-long stint in southern India, where he assisted in the relief efforts following the 2004 tsunami. Struggling with personal and professional challenges at the time, Vivek revealed that his mother encouraged him to focus on helping others as a way to heal. In a candid conversation on Dr. Jai Madaan’s YouTube channel, Vivek reflected on his spiritual experiences during this period. He recalled visiting a famous temple in the region while staying among the survivors of the disaster. Feeling mentally burdened, he was advised to visit the temple, which led to an unforgettable meeting with an elderly man. He revealed that the man was dressed simply in a dhoti with a white beard and spoke to Vivek in “highly polished English”, despite his humble appearance.

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Lord Vishnu and Goddess Ekadashi.

Guru Nanak's teachings stressed truth, justice, selfless service, and compassion. These messages continue to resonate with people from many cultures and religions. “There is but one God, and he is the eternal truth,” Guru Nanak famously said. Guru Nanak Jayanti is a time for reflection on these important principles. The day is often marked with prayer services, processions, and community meals.

The world is nothing but a relationship, we are related with each other. I am neurotic, you are neurotic, then the relationship goes very neurotic — multiplied, not only doubled. And everybody is neurotic, hence, the world is neurotic. Adolph Hitler is not born out of the blue, we create him… It is our chaos that takes a toll. The beginning has to be with you.... Poverty is not the root; greed is the root. Poverty is the outcome. You go on fighting poverty, nothing will happen. Greed has to be uprooted. War is not the problem; individual aggressiveness is the problem — war is just the total. You go on doing protest marches and war is not going to be stopped. That doesn't matter… The problem is inner aggression. People are not at ease within themselves; hence, war has to exist. Otherwise, these people will go mad.

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Gadwara nagar panchayat and the Sadar development block in Pratapgarh district have dedicated their official chairs to Lord Ram.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In an essay titled, A Persian Tale of Good and Evil, which opens the anthology Woman Life Freedom, graphic artist Marjane Satrapi and scholar Abbas Milani invoke writer James Joyce’s famous saying: “History is a nightmare from which I am trying to awake." What follows is a roll call of renowned women from Iranian history, starting with legends like Anahita, a divine source of light and reason, to Tahmineh, mother of Sohrab in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, to Ghamar, who mesmerised audiences in the 1920s with her Edith Piaf-like voice, to 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was killed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for inappropriately wearing her veil in 2022.

Govardhan Puja, celebrated the day after Diwali’s Laxmi Puja, is an important Hindu festival that will be observed on Thursday, November 2, 2024. This day holds special meaning for devotees of Lord Krishna, honouring his divine act of protection over the people of Gokul.