Accident in central province of Yazd was blamed on a defective braking system, according to preliminary police probe. At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan have been killed and 23 injured after their bus overturned in central Iran, according to Iranian state media. The accident took place late on Tuesday in the central province of Yazd. …
Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 19 this year. People are advised to avoid tying rakhi during the Bhadra period, which falls between 5:53 AM and 1:32 PM. Raksha Bandhan is celebrated every year on the full moon day, Purnima, in the month of Shravana. The traditional Hindu festival commemorates the sacred bond between …
Maha Punya Kaal will last up to 2 hours and 11 minutes. Leo Sankranti will occur during the Preeti Yog and Purvashada Nakshatra. Simha Sankranti, also known as Leo Sankranti occurs when the Sun transitions to the Leo zodiac sign and marks the end of the Cancer zodiac. The shift of the sun from one …
Turmeric is associated with the planet Jupiter. Turmeric is believed to be a symbol of auspiciousness, purity, prosperity, and fertility. The month of Sawan is considered very auspicious for the devotees of Lord Shiva. Worshipping Lord Shiva on Monday is considered especially significant. On this day, people fast and perform rituals to seek Lord Shiva’s …
Daughters are considered to be a form of Goddess Durga. If you want to name your daughter inspired by the Lord, then here are some you must consider. It is believed in India that if a daughter is born into a household, then this denotes the arrival of Goddess Laxmi. Daughters are also considered to …
Lord Ganesha is worshipped on this day. Sankashti Chaturthi is considered as one of the most sacred and auspicious days. Sankashti Chaturthi, also known as Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi, has a great religious significance among the Hindus. It is dedicated to worship Lord Ganesha. Kashi’s astrologer Chakrapati Bhatt explains the date of Gajanana Sankashti Chaturthi and …
There are four types of Kanwar Yatra. Devotees of Shiva undertake the Kanwar Yatra to fulfil their wishes and seek the blessings of the Lord. This year, the month of Sawan begins on Monday, July 22. The Kanwar Yatra also starts on the same date. Lord Shiva is worshipped during Sawan, which is considered Shiva’s …
The Kanwar Yatra symbolises an act of offering water to Lord Shiva. This yatra sees devotees of Lord Shiva, known as Kanwariyas, embarking on a pilgrimage to Jyotirlingas. The month of Sawan, dedicated to the mighty Lord Shiva, is scheduled to begin from July 22 and end on August 2, 2024. During the month of …
MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday at a sacred hill in Saudi Arabia for worship and reflection amid a sweltering heat. The ritual at Mount Arafat, known as the hill of mercy, is considered the peak of the Hajj …
Lord Buddha was born on the day of Vaishakh Purnima. People of the Hindu religion consider Gautam Buddha to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Buddha Purnima is considered very important in Sanatana Dharma. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Buddha Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon date of Vaishakh …