'India not for beginners': Internet erupts with videos of devotees parading with snakes around their necks during Nag Panchami melaA unique spectacle unfolded in Bihar's Samastipur district during the annual Nag Panchami fair. Devotees, ranging from young boys to elderl...
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Nagula Chavithi 2024: Muhurat time, rituals, significance of this sacred day for married womenNagula Chavithi festival honours Serpent Gods. It is an important day for married women. They perform rituals for the well-being of their c...
05 Nov, 2024, 10.20 AM IST
View: Nothing is permanent. Acceptance of diversity and change is the need of the hourAncient Vedic ritual halls were set aflame to remind everyone that nothing is permanent. Buddha said the same thing. So did the Tirthankara...
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Nag Panchami 2024: Puja muhurat, mantra, rituals, celebration and significanceNag Panchami 2024: Nag Panchami, on August 9th, 2024, celebrates the worship of serpents in Hindu tradition. Devotees perform rituals with ...
09 Aug, 2024, 09.45 AM IST
Navratri Day 8: India invokes two forms of Goddess Durga - serene Ma Mahagauri & fearsome Ma ChamundaConsidered the eighth form of Navadurga (the nine forms of Goddess Durga), Maa Mahagauri is depicted with four hands. Seated atop a white b...
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View: Compassion, empathy and grace is the greatest need of the hourThe bodhisattva ideal of great compassion – mahakaruna – found its greatest expression in Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, who is believed to h...
02 Sep, 2023, 11.00 PM IST
Nagula Chavithi 2022 on October 28th: Know significance, greetings and why it's celebratedMarried women offer puja on Nagula Chavithi to appease the serpents so that they don't harm their children. The festival is celebrated in A...
28 Oct, 2022, 10.01 AM IST
Nag Panchami: When it is, and why is it celebratedThis year, Nag Panchami will be celebrated on the August 2, 2022. The tithi will start from 5:13 am on August 2 and end at 5:41 m on August...
01 Aug, 2022, 05.52 PM IST
Rs 10,000 crore will be given to top 10 universities to make them world-class: Narendra Modi"My government took an important step towards unshackling the IIMs, freeing them from the clutches of restrictions and regulations set by t...
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Traveller’s diary: From the Hungarian Grand Prix to the Tour De France, places to visit this JulyIf you have a vacation in mind, these are locations you must surely consider.
13 Jul, 2017, 05.15 AM IST
Usher in a new yuga of harmony through yoga: PM Narendra ModiStating that the family of Lord Shiva is a symbol of harmony in diversity , Modi said India too is a nation of unparalleled diversity.
25 Feb, 2017, 09.22 AM IST
Government urges devotees to celebrate cruelty-free NagapanchamiAhead of the forthcoming Nagapanchami festival, Telangana state forest department on Wednesday urged people not to encourage or participate...
03 Aug, 2016, 08.49 PM IST
Traveler's diary: Camp at the picturesque Ladakh & experience the Onam festivalOnam is when Kerala has a great time. Boat races, song and dance & lots of good food. Ladakh's amazing landscape is natures own sculpture ...
28 Jul, 2016, 07.27 AM IST
Attention, travel-buffs! Four international events & fests you should not missET-Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food, Sports, Music and Nightlife to experience around the world.
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Traveller's diary: Calling all foodies to the Food Truck Festival in BelgiumET-Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food, Sports, Music and Nightlife to experience around the world.
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Everyone should dedicate 2 hours a week for cleanliness: Rajnath SinghIn 2019, on the occasion Gandhi Jayanti, we take a pledge to dedicate a 'Swachh Bharat' (clean India) in the feet of Bapu."
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Meek and mightyThe Medusa-like bell metal mask with its halo of snakes has ultramarine eyes ringed with sterling silver.It represents a spirit (Bhootha) c...
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