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Holi or Holika, also called holikotsava, is an extremely popular festival observed throughout the country (India). It is especially marked by unmixed gaiety and frolics and is common to all sections of the people . This festival is very ancient. Known originally as ?Holika? it has been mentioned in very early religious works such as…
Salagram shilas, it is said, originated from the different parts of Vishnu’s body. They are also believed to represent Vishnu’s principal avtar. Salagrams are fossilised shells of some extinct species of molluscs now solidified into stone. Found especially in the bed of the Gandaki river, a tributary of the Ganga, according to an cadence recorded…
CHaturmaas: The Four Holy Months With the advent of July, the atmosphere is heavy with moisture. This is a time of waiting. Waiting for the downpour of cool rain. Waiting for the carpet of summer flowers on wet forest flood. Waiting for the sounds of thunder and the flash of lighting Waiting for the distant…
Before we go into the story of the Ramayana, let us listen to the story of the sage Valmiki, who was the author. It is said that he was born of Brahmin parents, who abandoned him in the forest, at birth. He was found and brought up by a hunter and thus became a hunter…
Divine Kavachas Human being aspire for a Life of prosperity! But life is full of hurdles, in the form of negative thoughts influencing them from the enmical forces. Whatever may be the progress that one may attain, he has to maintain it shielding himself from evil eyes of jealous enemies. To facilitate shielding our ancestors…
Saraswati Puja is undoubtedly the most popular festival in the eastern region. Saraswati is the goddess of learning, arts and crafts. According to her different specialities she is known by different names like Bakdevi, Biraj, Sarada, Brahmi, Satarupa, Mahasweta, Sarbasukia, Prithudar, Bagiswari and, ofcourse, Saraswati. This festival is held in the month of Magh (January-February)….