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Don't Tie Raakhi in Bhadrakal August 30, 2023 14:43

Raksha Bandhan is a festival of celebration between brother and sister, that is to commemorate the bonding between them. Sister will tie Raksha Bandhan to brother on the auspicious day of Sravana Poornima. The festivities…

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Here’s Why You Should Not Look at Moon on Ganesh Chaturthi August 30, 2019 07:32

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chavithi is one of India’s favorite festivals celebrated with fun and fervor for 11 days. The festival dedicated to Lord Ganesh is celebrated grandly especially in…

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Hijri New Year Likely to Begin from September 1: Astronomers August 29, 2019 09:57

An astronomical body on Thursday announced that the crescent moon for the Islamic New Year, Hijri, is likely to be seen on August 31 (Saturday) in most countries in the Middles East, including the United…

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How to Make Eco-Friendly Ganesh Idol from Clay at Home August 26, 2019 12:07

As Ganesh Chaturthi is around the corner, a lot of people might be already conceiving on how unique their Ganapati idol should be this year. From idols made of clay to Plaster of Paris, the…

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Celebrations of Krishna Janmashtami in Paris August 24, 2019 05:50

The ISKON temple in Paris reverberated with Lord Krishna’s chants on Friday on the occasion of Janmashtami, that marks the birth of the eighth avatar of god Vishnu. Besides offering religious prayers to Lord Krishna,…

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Raksha Bandhan 2019: Things You Must Place on the Rakhi Thal August 14, 2019 12:47

Raksha Bandhan, the day dedicated to the bond of brothers and sisters, this years will be celebrated on August 15 coinciding with Indian Independence Day celebrations. On this day, sisters tie a holy string called…

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Best Ways to Celebrate Raksha Bandhan If Your Brother Lives Abroad July 29, 2019 05:22

Raksha Bandhan is a popular Hindu festival celebrated with fervor across the country. On an auspicious day, sisters tie the holy thread of ‘Rakhi’ on their brothers’ wrists to signify the special bond of love…

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12 Famous Indian Festivals and Stories Behind Them July 02, 2019 07:13

Indian festivals are predominantly noted across the world for its striking celebrations with fun and frolic. From the much-loved Diwali to crazy Holi, each and every Indian festival has a unique account for celebrating. In…

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Eid Mubarak 2019: Millions of Muslims Across the Globe Celebrates the End of Ramadan June 06, 2019 09:58

With the sighting of the crescent moon, Muslims all over the world on June 5 celebrated Eid-al-Fitr 2019 high spirits marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramzan. The festival symbolizes peace and…

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Five Indian Festivals Celebrated Abroad with Pep and Pomp May 14, 2019 12:38

Indians - no matter in which corner they are in the world, nothing can stop them from celebrating Indian festivals with immense fad and with equal grandeur as in India. As scores of Indians are…

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Akshaya Tritiya: Auspicious Time to Buy Gold, Silver This Year May 03, 2019 09:34

Akshaya Tritiya, also known as Akti or Akha Teej, is a popular annual springtime festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains. This year Akshaya Tritiya falls on May 7. In Sanskrit, the word “Akshaya” means “imperishable,…

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Rama Navami 2019: 10 Interesting Facts About Lord Rama April 12, 2019 09:58

Rama Navami is a spring Hindu festival that celebrates the birthday of Lord Rama. It is observed on the last day of Chaitra Navaratri. In Hinduism, Lord Rama is the representation of everything virtuous. According…

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