The riot of colors and the burst of celebrations make the fairs and festivals of each state unique. It is a great opportunity for tourists and travelers to enjoy the salient aspects of the state at one place
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The various fairs and festivals reflect this unique characteristic of Goa giving them a distinct flavor.
Yatra is an important part of Hindu ritual, and many annual yatras in India are specially organized by the government to maintain their registrations, stipulating numbers, regulating their traffic, arranging food and lodging and other safety measures.
Sanatan Dharma forms the foundation of Hindu religious and cultural philosophy. The word ‘Sanatan’ means ‘ancient’; it also means ‘eternal’ or ‘everlasting’.
Hinduism is called a way of life. It is true that the word Hindu cannot be particularly defined.
The term Hinduism is a recent phenomenon while Sanatana Dharma is a more relevant term to define the sanctity of our Indian religion. ‘Hinduism’ or ‘Hindu’ was coined by foreign invaders for the people residing near the River Sindhu.
The entire cosmic creation begins from the point of the Pancha Bhutas or the 5 elements. They are Earth or Prithvi, Water or Jal, Fire or Agni, Air or Vayu, Ether or Akash.
The geographical definition of ‘Hindu’ is ‘one who is born in Bharat’ (India). Then again, one who is born to Hindu parents is a familial statement and one who is born into the fourfold caste system is its genetic inheritance description.
Spiritual progress is the ultimate goal of every individual’s life as per Sanatana Dharma. For advanced and rapid spiritual progress every Hindu is expected to follow stipulated code of conduct including ten yamas (restrictions) and ten niyamas (observation).
India is known for its rich and vibrant heritage. Hindu religion is considered quite inseparable from the ancient legal system. Being one of the oldest civilizations of the world
Hinduism has hundreds of brief and elaborate rituals. Formerly, the mandir used to be
While Paryushan Parva, Mahavir Jayanti, Navapad Oli and Diwali are some of the Jain festivals celebrated on a grand…
The following are some of the Buddhist Festivals which are celebrated all over the world. The celebrations vary socially…
Chatt (called Dala Chatt) is an ancient Hindu Vedic Festival dedicated to the Sun God Surya, also known as Surya Shashti.
Most of the Indian homes have a prayer room or altar. It is considered as the abode of deities in the home.
Lord Shiva is the Supreme God of the whole Universe and Sanatan Dharma (Hindu Religion). He is one of the
As per traditions, an individual born in this world has to fulfill three ruinas or debts. They are as…
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