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Psychology says people who insist on watching fireworks every year aren't just following tradition, they may be chasing one powerful emotionPsychology says people who never miss fireworks displays may be driven by awe, collective experiences, nostalgia, social identity, and the ...
Psychology says people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July aren't just having fun, they may be trying to relive their happy childhood memoriesPsychology suggests that people who always eat hot dogs on the Fourth of July are often doing more than keeping a tradition alive. Familiar...
Registration, certificate not enough; Hindu marriage invalid sans rites, rituals: Gujarat HCThe Gujarat High Court has ruled that a registered marriage certificate alone is insufficient to validate a Hindu marriage. The court empha...
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes AfghanistanAfghanistan's Jurm region was shaken by a magnitude 5.5 earthquake on Wednesday, according to the USGS. The tremor occurred at a significan...
No preservatives. Butter made in a small town in Tamil Nadu, stays fresh without fridge for weeksUthukuli butter, a GI-tagged delicacy from Tamil Nadu, boasts a divine taste and rich nutrition, lasting nearly a month without refrigerati...
'Marriage registration is not enough if...': Gujarat HC says weddings are not merely for 'song and dance'The Gujarat High Court has declared that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-b...
Ekadashi in July 2026: Complete Guide to Yogini & Devshayani Ekadashi Dates, Timings, Vrat Rules and SignificanceJuly 2026 presents three crucial Ekadashi fasts for devotees of Lord Vishnu. The month begins with Yogini Ekadashi on July 10th, followed b...
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Is it in July or August? Check the correct date, significance, rituals & celebrationsMark your calendars for Friday, August 28, 2026, as India prepares to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, a beloved festival honouring the sibling bo...
Ekadashi in July 2026: Check dates, timings, parana, significance & vrat rules for Yogini and Devshayani EkadashiJuly 2026 brings two significant Ekadashi fasts dedicated to Lord Vishnu: Yogini Ekadashi on July 10th and Devshayani Ekadashi on July 25th...
July Purnima 2026: Check date, tithi, significance, rituals and other detailsAshadha Amavasya, observed on July 14, 2026, is a significant Hindu day dedicated to honoring ancestors. Devotees perform rituals like Pitr...
Purnima on Monday 2026: Why This Rare Somvati Full Moon Is Considered Highly Auspicious for Lord Shiva DevoteesPurnima falling on a Monday is considered an exceptionally sacred combination in Hindu tradition because Monday (Somvar) is dedicated to Lo...
July 2026 Hindu Calendar: Complete List of Festivals, Ekadashi Dates, Guru Purnima & Important Hindu ObservancesJuly 2026 is a spiritually significant month in the Hindu calendar, featuring major festivals and sacred observances including Yogini Ekada...
Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other detailsPuri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacre...
Jyeshtha Purnima 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Vrat Rules, Significance, Rituals and Spiritual BenefitsJyeshtha Purnima 2026, on June 29th, marks a significant Hindu festival promising prosperity and spiritual purification. Devotees observe f...
Vat Purnima Vrat 2026: Pooja Time and Date, Ukhane, Significance, Rituals and the Story of Savitri and SatyavanVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Primarily celebrated by married women in Maharashtra, Gujarat, and several sout...
Vat Purnima 2026 Complete Guide: Best Simple & Bridal Mehndi Ideas, Puja Samagri, Fasting Rules, Date and Pooja TimeVat Purnima Vrat will be observed on Monday, June 29, 2026. Married women across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and several southern states obs...
Tremors jolt Delhi-NCR, Kashmir as magnitude 6.2 earthquake hits AfghanistanStrong earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and Srinagar on Saturday evening following a magnitude 6.2 quake in Afghanistan's Hind...
Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala vrat story, its spiritual significance, how to recite it and moreEkadashi Vrat Katha: Nirjala Ekadashi, a rigorous fast without food or water, offers the spiritual merit of all 24 Ekadashis. Linked to Bhi...
Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date, fasting rules and other key detailsWhen is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Devotees will observe Nirjala Ekadashi, a highly significant Hindu fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu, on June 25...
"An Indian and a Pakistani" are the most important people in my life: Vance's joke after Iran talks goes viralUS Vice President JD Vance humorously highlighted his connections to India and Pakistan, referring to his Indian wife, Usha Vance, and Paki...