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'Shamshan no place for festivities': Kashi Vidvat Parishad opposes 'Masane Ki Holi' in VaranasiA council of Sanskrit scholars, the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, has raised objections to the 'Masane Ki Holi' tradition in Varanasi. They claim ...- Akbar the JogiEmperor Akbar's enigmatic behavior is subject to various interpretations. Hindu yogis believe he was a Brahmin reborn, atoning for accident...
- A Naga Sadhu at Maha Khumb was asked about missing normal life. His reply will amaze youAt the Maha Kumbh Mela, a Naga Sadhu was asked if he ever missed a "normal" life. His response amazed many—he explained that asceticism was...
- Mamta Kulkarni expelled from Kinnar Akhara days after her coronation as Mahamandaleshwar at Maha KumbhFormer actress Mamta Kulkarni was expelled from the Kinnar Akhara shortly after her induction as Mahamandaleshwar amid internal objections....
- Harvard professor stunned by hi-tech chai at Maha Kumbh Mela: 1 crore cups from just 10 tea stallsAnand Mahindra praised Professor Tarun Khanna's insights on the massive Maha Kumbh Mela, highlighting the blend of tradition and technology...
- Maha Kumbh 2025: Google celebrates spiritual gathering with rose animationMaha Kumbh Mela, a significant religious event, has commenced in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The 45-day event, which attracts millions of dev...
- "After Pran Partishtha of Lord Ram, festival of lights has begun": Swami Govind Dev GiriAfter the Pran Pratishtha of Ram Lalla at Ayodhya's Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Temple, Swami Govind Dev Giri hails it as a 500-year culmination of...
- View: Diversity, national unity and democracy are goals that mutually reinforce one anotherIndians are divided, too, by the degree to which they have admittance to a culture of learning, or to a culture of taking on risk to genera...
- Rising influence of temples of SwaminarayanThe temples have become visual anchors of Hinduism globally & are silently shaping destiny of contemporary Indian politics. Not surprisingl...
- Remembering the contribution of CourtesansRich and single women well versed in fine arts held a position in ancient times, but in modern literature, they have been described as pros...
- Sacred and political: World's largest religious festival to kick off in IndiaDevout Hindus believe that bathing in the waters of the Ganges absolves people of sins and bathing at the time of the Kumbh brings salvatio...
- HC asks Maharashtra to take urgent steps to check Godavari pollutionA bench of justices AS Oka and AK Menon also directed the government to take appropriate measures to curb pollution in other rivers and wat...
- There’s more to Ayappa than most Hindus knowEven as Sabarimala has now become a flashpoint for Hindu identity, older layers of the Ayyappa legend, his tribal/hunter-gatherer origins a...
- Quick getaways: Make the most of the upcoming long weekends by heading to these placesElephanta Caves are a good option for those who live in Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
- Kumbh Mela begins in Nashik, thousands take holy dipSimhastha Kumbh Mela, the largest congregation of faith in the world, began today with the traditional ceremony of hoisting of flags.
- The world according to Gita: Gita and Arthashastra embodied Indian tradition of realpolitikThe Arthashastra encompasses a world of practical statecraft, not philosophical disputation. For Kautilya, power was the dominant reality.
- PM Narendra Modi offers puja at Pashupatinath temple in NepalPrime Minister Narendra Modi offered puja at the famous 5th century Pashupatinath temple & donated 2500 kgs of chandan
- Why India is a nation best served singleYogis are so admired that their followers refuse to believe anything negative that is said about them and will attack anyone who dares accu...
- Save Hinduism from its savioursOne is dealing with in a book like On Hinduism is a philosophical & historical exploration of origins of a religion, symbolic significance ...
- Fulfilment in relationshipsWe cannot differentiate between love and lust today. Our lives are completely taken over by the fantasy and mental picture that lust create...
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