Reverence for the sacred waters of the Ganga and belief in its power to wash away sins bring millions to India’s Maha Kumbh festival
Ritual bathing at the confluence of large rivers has long held special significance in Hindu rituals. Sangam, where the Ganga ...
Hindu ascetic rising from the river after a holy dip is emblematic of Maha Kumbh festival in India
The festival has its roots in a Hindu tradition that says the god Vishnu wrested a golden pitcher containing the nectar of ...
The Divine, the Digital and the Political at Humanity’s Largest Gathering
The Maha Kumbh Mela, a Hindu festival in India that is drawing hundreds of millions of pilgrims, is a powerful marketing tool for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his allies.
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Many faces of the Sun: Surya in Hindu and Buddhist traditions
As an offspring of Aditi, a Vedic entity representing infinity, Surya is one of the twelve Adityas, which also include Indra, ...
Sacred strokes of color on foreheads are a major display of Hinduism at India’s Maha Kumbh festival
A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. At the Maha Kumbh festival, ...
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33 injured as Bengaluru-bound KSRTC bus overturns in Maddur
A KSRTC bus plying between Chamarajanagar and Bengaluru overturned near Rudrakshipura, in Maddur taluk of Mandya district in Karnataka, on January 20, resulting in injuries to 33 passengers.
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Shanmugaratnam praises Odisha’s edu achievements
rich Hindu and Buddhist heritage sites, and vibrant craft culture. The Singapore president identified several key sectors for potential collaboration, including petrochemicals, green energy ...
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Jayden Daniels leads Washington to first NFC Championship in 33 years: ‘We believe in the man upstairs’
Rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was all smiles after Saturday night's upset victory over the top-seeded Detroit Lions as he led the Washington Commanders to the franchise's first NFC Championship ...
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GK Questions With Answers on Hindu Mythology
is one of the gods in the holy trinity of gods in Hinduism. He is considered the destroyer in Hindu mythology. Explanation: Laxmi is considered the goddess of wealth in Hindu mythology ...
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Temples, treasures and trade: The astonishing legacy of India's Chola dynasty
At its heart was a 12ft tall emblem of the Hindu god Shiva, sheathed in gold encrusted with rubies and pearls. In its lamplit hall were 60 bronze sculptures, adorned with thousands of pearls ...
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Jagadguru Kripalu Ji Maharaj: World's Fifth Jagadguru Who Elevated Humanity
the era's preeminent scholars resolved to designate a divine personality -- someone who had mastered all the scriptures and Vedic knowledge -- as Jagadguru. This individual would guide humanity out of ...
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God will save me: Kejriwal on intelligence reports indicating 'security threat' to him
Amid intelligence reports that a pro-Khalistan group is plotting an attack against AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, the former Delhi Chief Minister said on Wednesday (January 15, 2025) that "God will ...