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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 ...
Purnima June 2026 date and time: Check Jyeshtha Purnima correct date, puja Vidhi, rituals, significance and morePurnima June 2026 date: Jyeshtha Purnima 2026 arrives on June 29, a significant full moon day. This auspicious occasion honors Lord Vishnu ...
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 ...
Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: ‘Don’t be arrogant of your wealthy house. Tomorrow, you will lie on the ground, and grass will grow above you’; mystic poet’s lessons on ego, wealth and mortalitySaint-poet Kabir Das's ancient wisdom on pride and possessions resonates today. His verses remind people that worldly achievements are temp...
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,...
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 ...
Ganga Dusshera 2026 today or tomorrow? Check correct date, holy dip timings, puja rituals, significance and powerful donations to reduce past sins and obstaclesGanga Dussehra kab hai: Ganga Dussehra is being celebrated today, May 25, 2026, commemorating the descent of Goddess Ganga to Earth. Devote...
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...
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...
Vat Savitri Vrat 2026 Date: Check tithi timings, puja rituals, significance and why married women observe this sacred fastMarried Hindu women will celebrate Vat Savitri Vrat on May 16, 2026. This significant festival involves fasting for husbands' long life and...
Invaders couldn't break India's soul; Sanatan prevails in its consciousness: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asserted that foreign invaders failed to erase India's spiritual and cultural identity. He hig...
Ekadashi in May 2026: Complete Guide to Apara and Padmini Ekadashi Dates, Timings and SignificanceMay 2026 features two major Ekadashi fasts, Apara Ekadashi on May 13 and the rare Padmini Ekadashi on May 27. This complete guide covers ex...
As US reboots psychedelics from counterculture to R&D, Indian pharma must take the leadThe United States is accelerating research into psychedelic drugs for mental illness. This shift prompts India to re-evaluate its own drug ...
Indian proverb of the day by Kabir Das: 'I went in search of evil, but found none. When I searched within myself, I found no one worse than me'; Mystic poet Kabir Das' lessons on self-reflection, ego and inner truthCenturies ago, Kabir Das offered profound insights into life, ego, and truth. His simple yet deep dohas encourage looking inward. A famous ...
Uttarakhand govt appoints PCS Sohan Singh as CEO of Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple CommitteeSohan Singh is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee. This appointment supports the upcoming Char Dha...
Whose rituals, whose rights? Sabarimala U-turn exposes the tension between tradition, politics, and equalityKerala's ruling LDF has reversed its stance on the Sabarimala Temple issue. The party now supports religious fundamentalism and traditional...
Ram Navami 2026 time: When is Ram Navami ending today? Check timings, puja Vidhi, rituals and moreRam Navami ending time: Ram Navami, the birthday of Lord Rama, will end today at 10:06 AM. Ram Navami tithi started on Thursday at 11.48 am...
Navratri 2026 colours & significance: Full 9-day colour list, dates & spiritual guide to seek blessings from Nav DevisChaitra Navratri 2026 Nine Colours: Chaitra Navratri, which marks the Hindu New Year, begins on 19 March 2026 and concludes on 27 March. Th...
Meena Sankranti 2026 date, muhurat timings, spiritual rituals, daan-punya, astrological significance and traditionsMeena Sankranti arrives on Sunday, March 15, 2026. This Hindu solar calendar event signifies the sun's move into Pisces. It is a highly aus...