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 ...
30 May, 2026, 12.29 PM IST
How Thamma revived the legends of Kali, Ashwatthama and Vikram & Betaal, stirring nostalgia across IndiaFilms like 'Thamma' and 'Kantara' are reviving the tales of gods, demons, and, naturally, spirits. 'Thamma' draws from legends like Raktabe...
30 Oct, 2025, 01.46 PM IST
Lakshagriha, where Pandavas escaped Kauravas’ plot, set to get ₹1-crore makeoverUttar Pradesh's Mahabharata circuit project is set to revamp a site in Baranava village of Baghpat, linked to the Pandavas' escape from the...
19 Sep, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
Kalp Kedar lost forever? Uttarakhand’s mysterious Shiva temple, believed to be built by Pandavas, vanishes in Uttarkashi floodA devastating flash flood in Dharali, Uttarakhand, has swept away the revered Kalp Kedar temple, believed to be built by the Pandavas. The ...
06 Aug, 2025, 12.58 PM IST
- Chakravyuh of life
Abhimanyu, a skilled commander of the Pandavas, got trapped in the Kaurav's chakravyuh during the Mahabharata war. Deceived against the war...
04 Mar, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
When is Akshaya Tritiya in 2023, date, timing, significance, other detailsAkha Teej, often referred to as Akshaya Tritiya, is a Hindu and Jain festival that is observed on the third tithi of the month of Vaisakha'...
20 Apr, 2023, 12.19 PM IST
What is Shastra Puja and how is it related to Dussehra? Rajnath Singh lauds armed forces; watch videosIndia is the only country where 'puja' or worship of weapons is performed, the defence minister said. "We're confident that our country is ...
05 Oct, 2022, 11.39 AM IST
Raksha Bandhan 2022: Rituals, muhurat, significance & more detailsAccording to the Hindu calendar, Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on the Purnima Tithi (Full Moon day) of the holy month of Shravana (a month d...
11 Aug, 2022, 10.04 AM IST
Karaga: This annual, cultural ritual symbolises the spirit of BengaluruThe festival celebrates the advent of spring on the first full moon of the Hindu calendar.
29 Mar, 2018, 11.28 AM IST
Gurgaon is now 'Gurugram' as Centre approves new nameLegend has it that Gurgaon derived its name from Guru Dronacharya, the master of archery in Mahabharata who groomed the Pandavas and Kaurav...
27 Sep, 2016, 06.31 PM IST
This 800-year-old temple in Bengaluru was built for Draupadi but named after YudhishtiraBuilt in the Dravidian style, it is one of those rare temples dedicated to the Pandavas and Draupadi.
16 Jun, 2016, 01.02 PM IST
'Anti-Dalit' BJP forgets Eklavya while renaming Gurgaon: AAPLegend has it that Gurgaon derived its name from the name of Guru Dronacharya, the master of archery in Mahabharata who tutored the Pandava...
13 Apr, 2016, 07.50 PM IST
- Tricks or treats?
Mangalore abounds in places of spirit worship, they have Annappa, Panjurli, Ullalthi, Varahi, Guliga, Koragajja, and Raktesswari.
30 Dec, 2013, 04.52 AM IST
Quick getaways from major metro cities of the countryET-Travel picks out some quick getaways from major metro cities of the country
04 Oct, 2012, 07.43 AM IST
- Uttarakhand: Reality and myth, merged
India abounds in myths and legends, of grand cities and brave exploits, of natural wonders and incredible vistas.
26 Nov, 2008, 11.00 PM IST
- Ghatothkach: Movie Review
Bollywood seems to have a block when it comes to animation films. The flexible format has been unfortunately restricted only to the mytholo...
23 May, 2008, 03.12 PM IST
- Epic Proportion: Sardhana
There’s more to Sardhana than the church - like the ancient Mahadev Temple that harks back to the Mahabharata’s time.
06 Mar, 2008, 12.05 AM IST