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June 2026 Spiritual Calendar: Nirjala Ekadashi, Vat Purnima Vrat & Jyeshtha Purnima Dates, Rituals and SignificanceThe last week of June 2026 brings three highly auspicious Hindu observances, Nirjala Ekadashi on June 25, Vat Purnima Vrat on June 29, and ...
Somvati Amavasya 2026: Date, timings, significance, do's and don'ts to seek ancestors' blessingsIn 2026, Somvati Amavasya falls on June 15, a highly auspicious day for ancestor worship and devotion to Lord Shiva. Devotees will observe ...
Surya Grahan 2026 India Date and Time: Check solar eclipse visibility, Sutak Kaal in India, do's and don'tsSurya Grahan kab hai: An annular solar eclipse is scheduled for August 12, 2026. This celestial event will be visible in parts of Europe an...
Ekadashi Rituals: Powerful Practices for Spiritual Growth, Prosperity, and Divine BlessingsEkadashi, a sacred Hindu day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, involves fasting, prayer, and spiritual practices to remove negative karma and invit...
Ekadashi June 2026 Date and Time: When is Parma Ekadashi June 10 or 11? Check vrat katha, prana timingsParama Ekadashi kab hai: Parma Ekadashi, a rare observance, will be observed on June 11, 2026. This vrat occurs during Adhik Maas, an extra...
Jyeshtha Somwar 2026: Date, Significance, Vrat Rules, Puja Vidhi & Spiritual BenefitsIn 2026, Jyeshtha Somwar holds amplified significance for Lord Shiva devotees due to the Adhik Maas. These sacred Mondays, from June 1st to...
Indian proverb of the day: ‘Everything happens at its own pace. The gardener may water with a hundred pots, but the fruit arrives only in its season’ - A timeless lesson on the power of patience and believing in timeAn old saying reminds us that patience is a virtue. Effort is important, but some results take time. This wisdom is relevant today with ins...
How an IITian-turned ‘guru’ built a following through YouTube and exploited women through Gandharva marriages in MathuraAbhishek Mishra, also known as Adikarta Narayan Das, a former IIT Roorkee student, now a self-styled spiritual leader in Mathura, has been ...
June 2026 Ekadashi Dates: When should you fast this month? Check exact tithi timings, rituals, and significance of Parama & Nirjala EkadashiJune 2026 Ekadashi Dates: In June 2026, devotees will observe two important Ekadashi fasts dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Parama Ekadashi on 11 ...
"Protected animals should not be sacrificed": SP leader ST Hasan advises against politicising religious matters on Eid-al-AdhaSamajwadi Party leader ST Hasan emphasized that religious sentiments should not be politicized. He stated that traditional sacrifice will c...
When a Muslim member backed cow slaughter ban as fundamental right in Constituent AssemblyConstituent Assembly debates from November 1948 show Muslim members discussing cow slaughter. Syed Muhammad Saadulla and Z H Lari sought cl...
Ganga Dussehra 2026 Date and Time: Why should devotees take a dip in Ganga? Check puja rituals, Vidhi, significance and moreGanga Dussehra 2026: Ganga Dussehra, celebrating Goddess Ganga's descent to Earth, will be observed on Monday, May 25, 2026. This significa...
A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
Qurbani is 1400-year-old tradition and will continue, asserts AJUP chief Humayun Kabir on West Bengal animal slaughter rulesA political party chief in West Bengal challenged a government notice on animal slaughter, vowing to continue ritual sacrifices. Meanwhile,...
Quote of the Day by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi: “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world… Inspiring lessons on forgiveness, peace, conflict and why revenge only leads to more suffering by the leader of India’s independence movement known for non-violence and truthMahatma Gandhi’s quote, “An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind,” explores the destructive cycle of revenge and retaliation...
Saffron shawls not allowed in schools in Karnataka, clarifies CM SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified rules on religious symbols in educational institutions. Saffron shawls will not be perm...
Karnataka: Siddaramaiah govt reverses ban on wearing of hijab in schools, PU collegesIn a welcoming announcement, Karnataka has reinstated the right to wear hijabs in schools and pre-university colleges, amidst a backdrop of...
Hinduism way of life, not mandatory to go to temple to prove belief: SCThe Supreme Court observed Hinduism as a 'way of life,' stating that temple visits or rituals aren't mandatory to remain Hindu. Even lighti...
Apara Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, puja timings, rituals, significance, Lord Vishnu mantras and moreEkadashi kab ki hai: Apara Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is being observed today on May 13, 2026. This auspicious day holds significa...
NCW flags POSH violations at 'toxic' TCS Nashik workplaceThe National Commission for Women has uncovered widespread sexual harassment and bullying at Tata Consultancy Services' Nashik office. The ...