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3 days ago · Explore the significance of Indira Ekadashi, its rituals, and how it honours ancestors during Pitru Paksha.
2 days ago · The “Significance of Tilak” holds a special place in Indian culture, where it symbolizes religious and spiritual importance. People often apply tilak as a mark on the forehead, carrying deep cultural, religious, and astrological meanings. It serves not just as a decorative mark but as a representation of blessings, protection, and divine ...
4 days ago · Navratri, in Hinduism, major festival held in honor of the divine feminine. Navratri occurs over nine days during the month of Ashvin, or Ashvina (in the Gregorian calendar, usually September–October). It often ends with the Dussehra (also called Vijayadashami) celebration on the 10th day.
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4 days ago · Durgotsav is a nine-day festival that begins with Shashthi and concludes with Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra. This year the festival will take place between October 9 and October 13, 2024. Check the calendar below: Mahalaya – Wednesday, October 2. Maha Panchami – Monday, October 7. Maha Shashthi – Tuesday, October 8.
3 days ago · Mahalaya marks the official beginning of Durga Puja festivities, signalling the arrival of Goddess Durga to Earth. It is a day filled with religious fervour, and people eagerly await the ...
2 days ago · Durga Puja plays a great significance in the living of certain peoples. The kumors, those who make the idols with clay and also makes other clayey products, earns lakhs of rupees by selling a single set of Durga idol of average size. Hence, it makes their annual income because idols used in other festivals are a lot more cheaper.
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1 day ago · The temple is dedicated to Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu, who is believed to have appeared on the earth to save mankind from trials and troubles of Kali Yuga. Hence the place is also known by the name Kaliyuga Vaikuntha and the deity here is referred to as Kaliyuga Prathyaksha Daivam.
