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The Story of Hiranyakashipu and Prahlada
Introduction The Bhagavata Purana has it that the two demons, Hiranyaksha and his brother Hiranyakashipuwere…
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Significance of Guruvayur Ekadashi
Introduction Ekadashi is a spiritual day dedicated to the Supreme Preserver, Vishnu. Guruvayur Ekadashi falls…
Story of Valmiki
Introduction Maharshi Valmiki is the author of the Hindu epic Ramayana, which nearly contains 24,000…
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Interesting Facts about Satya Yug
Introduction Time, in general terms, is a cycle of creation and destruction. According to Hinduism,…
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The Story of Parshuram
Introduction Vishnu, the Supreme Preserver and Sustainer of the earth has taken many incarnations to…
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Significance of Vaikuntha Ekadashi
Introduction An auspicious day dedicated to Vishnu, the Supreme Preserver, Vaikuntha Ekadashi is observed in…
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Significance of Karva Chauth
Introduction Karva Chauth is a famous festival celebrated by women across North and Central India.…
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Sankashti Chaturthi Dates in 2020
Introduction Dedicated to Ganesha, the God of Beginnings, Sankashti Chaturthi falls on the fourth day…
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Skanda Sashti Dates in 2020
Introduction Shasti falls on the sixth day of every lunar fortnight and occurs twice in…
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Pournami Dates in 2020
Introduction Pournami in Sanskrit refers to the Full Moon Day. This day denotes the Full…