Change is very common with woman around the world, you know why? Because they are most adaptive and not afraid of change, whatsoever. If we turn the pages of history (however this blog is not about men, but women so it should be called as “herstory”) we see some of these strong women gave us new …
5 Minute read International Men’s Day was first celebrated in 1998-99 by Dr. Jerome Teelucksingh, Professor of History, the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago, to commemorate his father’s birth anniversary. He further encouraged everyone to use this day to bring up issues that concern men and boys. This day is dedicated to …
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Term Diwali is derived from the Sanskrit word “Deepavali” which means “row of lights”. The festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness. Every year, the date of this festival is calculated with the help of Hindu lunar calendar. Preparation for Diwali celebrations, begins weeks before the festival. For this day, not only homes, shops, offices, …
Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of the five-day long Diwali festival. The suffix ‘Teras’ in Hindi is synonymous with the word Trayodashi in Sanskrit which refers to the thirteenth day of the fading phase of the moon. Different rituals connected to Dhanteras aim at praying for the prosperity of the household and the health and …
ॐ नमः शिवाय The Shravan Maas, also called Sawan (Monsoon) is the favourite month of Lord Shiva. It is said that the famous Samudra Manthan took place in this month only. Apparently apart from the poison (Halahaal) & the tonic of life (Amrit), the churning also saw things like moon, nectar & Kamadhenu cow came …
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It is the eleventh lunar day of the bright fortnight of hindu month of ashadha. This day is also known as Shayani Ekadashi and Maha-Ekadashi. According to the Purans, from this day onwards Lord Vishnu takes rest in Ksheer Sagar (ocean). So, naturally all the oceans, rivers and ponds are believed to attain divinity due …