Hinduism
Radhastami
Radhashtami is a holy day for Hindus. Krishna Priya Radhaji was born on the eighth day of the Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month. Therefore this day is celebrated as Radhashtami. The sacrificial fire of Shri […]
Religion
Religion
Ganesh Chaturthi
The festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated to honor the Hindu god Ganesh. The festival, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed in the Hindu calendar month of Bhaadrapada, starting on the shukla chaturthi (fourth […]
Hinduism
Aja Ekadashi
The Ekadashi which falls in the Krishna Paksha of Bhadrapada month is called Aja Ekadashi. It is believed that fasting on Aja Ekadashi gives virtue equal to the Ashwamedha Yagya. On the day of Ekadashi, […]
Religion
Sikh History This Week
September 1, 2023, to September 7, 2023
Religion
Sikh History This Week
August 25, 2023, to August 31, 2023
Festival
Raksha Bandhan
Raksha bandhan is the main festival of Hindus which is celebrated on the full moon day of Shravan and every year the festival comes in August. This festival is celebrated throughout India and Nepal. Raksha […]
Religion
Religion
Hinduism
Hariyali Teej
Hariyali Teej is one of the three major teej festivals that Hindu women celebrate (the others are Kajari Teej and Hartalika Teej). According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated on the Tritiya (third […]
Religion
Weekly Horoscope- August 7, 2023 to August 13, 2023
Aries Ganesha says, due to a handful of surprises lucky events, you will have a good week. On that week, the wait would have been definitely worth it. Kindly refrain from disparaging anyone this week. This week, […]
Religion
Lord Kartikeya – The God of War
Lord Kartikeya, also popularly known as Murugan and Skanda, is a Hindu god of war. He is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the brother of Lord Ganesha. Lord Murugan is […]
Hinduism
Kinner Kailash Yatra
One of the five famous abodes of Lord Shiva, the 6,050 m Kinner Kailash, is an extraordinary mountain symbolising the confluence of two major religious faiths of the tribal regions of Himachal Pradesh. Kinner Kailash […]
Religion
Sikh History This Week- July 21, 2023, to july 27, 2023
21st July Sardar Chanan Singh and Gadhari Sikhs were hanged until death in Lahore. 1925 The police and army of Nabha State lifted the seize of Gurudwara Gangsar and Tibhi Sahib Jaito in 1925. Additionally, […]
Hinduism
Mangala Gauri Vrat
The Hindi month of Shravan is the most auspicious month of the Hindu calendar. The whole month is dedicated to Shiva and Shakti. Devotees observe Shravan Somwar fast every Monday while Mangala Gauri fast is […]
Hinduism
Somvati Amavasya
Somvati Amavasya is a very important day in Hinduism. Amavasya which falls on Monday is called Somvati Amavasya. Somvati Amavasya falls only once or twice in a year. This fast is observed by married women. […]
Religion
Shravan Maas
Sawan, also known as Shravan, is a significant month in the Hindu calendar. It is the fifth month of the Hindu lunar calendar and typically falls between July and August in the Gregorian calendar. The […]
Religion
Sikh History This Week- June 30, 2023, to july 6, 2023
30th June 1813 Raja Karam Singh became Maharaja of Patiala. Raja Karam succeded Maharaja Sahib Singh at the age of 15. He helped the British in the conflict with the Gorkhas and was rewarded with […]
History
Sikh History This Week- June 23, 2023, to June 29, 2023
23rd June 1982 Sikh shops burned in Patiala. 1984 Indira Gandhi, then Prime Minsiter of India, vists Darbar Sahib after operation Bluestar. All Singh Sahibans were present but boycotted this visit. No saroopa was given […]
Hinduism
Amarnath Yatra
Amarnath Yatra is among the most revered pilgrimage circuits among Hindus. This annual event starts in July and goes on till mid-August every year. This holy Yatra is undertaken by thousands of people from all […]
Religion
Sikh History This Week- June 16, 2023, to june 22, 2023
16th June 1984: Sadhu Singh Hamdard, editor of daily newspapet Ajit, returns his Padam Shri in protest for the Indian armed forces attack on Sri Harmindar Sahib, Amritsar. He was deeply disturbed by this attack. […]
Hinduism
Yogini Ekadashi
Ekadashi fasting holds an important place in Hinduism. Ekadashi of Krishna Paksha of Ashadha month is called Yogini Ekadashi. In this fast, the idol of Lord Narayana is bathed in the Ganges water and offered […]
Hinduism
Sant Guru Kabir Das Jayanti
Kabir or Bhagat Kabir was a 15th century Indian mystic poet and saint. Kabir Ji’s compositions influenced the devotion of the Hindi state to a deep level. His writings can also be seen in the […]
Featured
The Aftermath of Operation Blue Star
The operation was considered to be a controversial one as it had severe ramifications for many sections. In the long term, the Sikh community became more assertive about their identity and their place in Indian […]
Featured
39 years on : Wounds that never heal: Remembering Operation Blue Star
The military action at the Golden Temple in 1984 has left a lasting impact on generations of Sikhs, leaving many to try and piece together fragments of painful pasts. It’s been 39 years since the […]
Hinduism
Ganga Dussehra
The festival of Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the tenth day of the Shukla Paksha of Jyeshtha month. This day is a special day for Hindus as well as all mankind. Ganges Dussehra falls in […]