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...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
When is Nirjala Ekadashi 2026: Date, Fasting Rules, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and Spiritual BenefitsNirjala Ekadashi, considered the most powerful and spiritually rewarding of all Ekadashi observances, will be celebrated on June 25, 2026. ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
When is Parama Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and BenefitsParama Ekadashi, one of the most spiritually powerful Ekadashi fasts observed during Adhik Maas, will be celebrated on June 11, 2026. Dedic...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Indian proverb of the day by Kabir: 'Keep your critics close; they help cleanse your character without soap or water...' The mystic poet gives a centuries-old lesson about personal growthThe Indian Proverb of the Day by Kabir, “Keep your critics close; they help cleanse your character without soap or water,” highlights the i...
04 Jun, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
- Ekadashi in June 2026: Complete Guide to Parama and Nirjala Ekadashi Dates, Timings and Significance
June 2026 is an exceptionally important month for devotees of Lord Vishnu as it features two highly significant Ekadashi fasts, Parama Ekad...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
June 2026 Hindu Festivals: Parama Ekadashi, Mithuna Sankranti, Nirjala Ekadashi & Jyeshtha Purnima Dates, Timings and SignificanceJune 2026 is one of the most spiritually significant months in the Hindu calendar, featuring important observances such as Parama Ekadashi,...
31 May, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
When is Padmini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and BenefitsPadmini Ekadashi, a highly sacred fast for Lord Vishnu, will be observed on May 27, 2026. This rare event occurs during Adhik Maas, amplify...
25 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
15 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Ekadashi in May 2026: Check dates, time, rituals, mantras and other key detailsEkadashi, a sacred Hindu observance dedicated to Lord Vishnu, occurs twice monthly, totaling 24 days annually. In May 2026, Apara Ekadashi ...
11 May, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
Punjab's first case under anti-sacrilege law registered in Sri Muktsar SahibPunjab Police have registered the first case under a new anti-sacrilege law. This action follows the discovery of torn pages from a religio...
02 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Ekadashi in May 2026: Check Apara And Padmini Ekadashi dates, timings, spiritual significance, shubh muhurat and moreMay Ekadashi Dates 2026: In May 2026, two significant Ekadashis will be observed: Apara Ekadashi on May 13 and Padmini Ekadashi on May 27. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
'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 ...
23 Feb, 2026, 12.13 PM IST
Anti-sacrilege bill: Punjab Speaker forms 15-member select committee led by Inderbir Nijjar to consult stakeholdersPunjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has established a 15-member select committee to conduct extensive consultations with stakehol...
19 Jul, 2025, 08.36 PM IST
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj under fire from opposition over Gita remarksCongress leader Shashi Tharoor questioned how one holy book could be deemed as being "holier" than others in a multi-faith country.
08 Dec, 2014, 07.36 PM IST
Not correct for Centre to push Bhagwat Gita as national scripture: Shashi Tharoor"I am also a Hindu, but in our religion there is not one holy book, there are many books," Tharoor told reporters outside Parliament.
08 Dec, 2014, 03.29 PM IST
Constitution is the 'Holy Book' in democracy: Mamata Banerjee"Our Constitution says India is a secular country. The Constitution is the Holy Book in a democracy," Banerjee said reacting to Swaraj's re...
07 Dec, 2014, 09.24 PM IST
Sushma Swaraj pushes for declaring Gita as national scriptureShe also said that the respect of a "national scripture" was accorded to Gita when Prime Minister Modi gifted it to US President Barack Oba...
07 Dec, 2014, 08.12 PM IST