What is Maha Shivratri? Shiva’s night, Shivratri or Maha Shivratri is a very ancient, but an important Hindu festival that is celebrated throughout India, each year in honour of the Lord Shiva When Shivratri is celebrated? There is a Shivaratri in every 13th/14th night of the luni-solar month of the Hindu calendar, but once a year, before the arrival …
It is a myth that devotees keep fast to please their adorable God. In the Hindu religion, fasting is not an obligation, but a moral and spiritual act where the aim is to purify the body and mind and acquire divine grace. Fasting in Hinduism indicates the denial of the physical needs of the body for …
The Char Dham (meaning: four abodes) is a set of four pilgrimage site in India, which Hindus believe that helps achieve moksha (salvation).Each of the four pilgrimages (Char Dham) is a site of religious monuments and old temples, which have a special significance.It’s every Hindu’s aim to visit these sites (Char Dham Yatra) at least once in their lifetime.These Char …
Before we should know that why is the cow so important in India. What is special about cows? Agriculture is not only the art and science of cultivating the soil and growing crops but it is worship for Indian farmers. Animal husbandry is also part of agriculture. Agriculture and animal husbandry are an integral part of …
Bollywood, a name synonymous with dance & music, brightly colored productions featuring elaborately choreographed song and dance numbers, often with 100 or so dancers, and a boy-meets-girl story with a happy ending. I remember a time, when we used to bunk school to see the latest Rajesh Khanna starrer film, to a point today, when I …
Rise and fall of Bollywood, history? Why Bollywood has lost its luster? Read More »
What is Diwali? Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is biggest festival of Indians and all those who love Indian culture. Spiritually it signifies the ‘victory of light over darkness’. Diwali 2021 Dhanteras – 2 Nov 2021 Narka Chaudashi – 3 Nov 2021 Diwali – 4 Nov 2021 Govardhan Puja – 5 Nov 2021 Bhai Dooj …
The Sun Sun is a source of energy for Earth. It radiates heat and energy in the form of light which makes possible life to exist on our planet. We need Sun for food and oxygen. It is impossible to lead a life without the Sun. This school level information gives us an idea that sun …
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NamasteAccording to Hindu beliefs, human life has been divided into four parts. Each parts is called ‘Aashram’. There are four Aashrams- Brahmcharya Aashram, Grihastha Aashram, Sanyas Aashram and Vanprasth Aashram. For Grihastha aashram marriage is absolutely necessary. What is true meaning of marriage? A formal union and social and legal contract between two individuals that …
India is country of festivals. On our back seat, we always carry some festival. We celebrate many festivals, some are religious festivals and some are national festivals. But today we are going to talk about Harvest Festivals. Why do we celebrate harvest festivals? How many harvest festivals are there in India? And many more interesting …
Hinduism is not only a religion or way to worship but it is lifestyle. All the beliefs in Hinduism are based on science. All practices definitely have some scientific significance.Hinduism dates back more than 5000 years, and has very rich cultural & spiritual rituals, which are performed throughout one’s life.One of the main ceremonies mentioned …
