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Mahakumbh 2025: A Journey of Faith, Fervor, and Fusion of Tradition and Technology

Feb. 27, 2025, 1:08 p.m.

A massive sea of pilgrims took a holy dip at Prayagraj on #MahaShivratri, as the 45-day #MahaKumbh came to an end, amidst chants of 'Har Har Mahadev'. A record 66 crore people from every echelon o…

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Maha Shivratri and the Cosmic Lunar Dance of Shiva

Feb. 17, 2025, 7:31 a.m.

Maha Shivratri and the Cosmic Lunar Dance of Shiva The Night of Awakening Maha Shivratri, meaning "The Great Night of Shiva," is one of the most significant festivals in Hindu tradition, celebrated…

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Nataraja and Dakshinamurthy – The Two Faces of Shiva’s Wisdom

Feb. 17, 2025, 6:56 a.m.

Nataraja and Dakshinamurthy – The Two Faces of Shiva’s Wisdom The Cosmic Dancer and the Silent Guru Lord Shiva, one of the most enigmatic and revered deities in Hindu philosophy, manife…

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Sufi basant

Feb. 1, 2025, 1:43 p.m.

Basant means "spring" in Sanskrit. Spring being the "King of all Seasons", the festival of Basant Panchami marks the end of winter and the beginning of warmer days. The festival of Basant Pancham…

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Mahakumbh mela

Jan. 13, 2025, 1:19 a.m.

The Maha Kumbh Mela: A Spiritual Confluence of Tradition and Transformation The Maha Kumbh Mela, one of the most awe-inspiring spiritual gatherings in the world, is set to return in 2025, promising …

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Easter. The great gift of Hope!

March 31, 2024, 7:06 a.m.

Easter celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his Crucifixion and is preceded by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayers and penance. The real celebration begins with…