Know why Lord Shiva is also known as Neelkantha
The Samudra Manthan episode will establish the reason why Shiva is also known as Neelkantha.
Nov 01, 2017, 10:57 AM ISTChhath Puja 2017: Here’s how you can celebrate this festival
Dressed in their best fineries and with vermilion adorning their face – right from the middle of their hair-parting to the tip of their nose, women offer prayers to the Sun God.
Oct 26, 2017, 08:31 AM ISTChhath Puja 2017: Tithi, Timings and Vidhi
Chhath Puja has been historically dedicated to Lord Surya and his wife Usha. The devotees thank the lord and his wife for supporting life on earth and seek their protection and blessings. The
Oct 22, 2017, 12:24 PM ISTDiwali 2017: Wish your loved ones with these WhatsApp/SMS messages
It's that time of the year again when homes and offices are extensively decorated, when sweets and chocolate boxes have a high sale and when kids can be heard murmuring excitedly about all the gifts
Oct 17, 2017, 14:14 PM ISTDiwali 2017: Lakshmi Pujan Tithi, Timings and Vidhi
Beautiful rangoli made of flowers/ colours and other decorative items adorn the threshold of the house and torans or door hangings enhance the beauty of the entrance.
Oct 16, 2017, 13:51 PM ISTDiwali 2017: Tales associated with the festival of lights
People soak in the colours of festivities by getting dressed in new bright clothes, fine jewellery and complimenting accessories.
Oct 16, 2017, 11:27 AM ISTDiwali 2017: Check out Puja calendar
The style, magnitude and grandeur has seen sea change but the fundamental essence has remained the same.
Oct 12, 2017, 11:19 AM ISTDhanteras 2017: Why buying gold on this day is considered auspicious
This October has a festive fragrance to it with Diwali and Dhanteras lighting our homes. The festival of lights is preceded with Dhanteras when people throng markets to buy gold items and utensils
Oct 11, 2017, 18:55 PM ISTDhanteras 2017: Puja tithi, timings and Muhurat
It is that time of the year when you can feel the festive spirit in the atmosphere around. With Diwali on October 19, the much-awaited festival of Dhanteras this year happens to be on the 17th of
Oct 11, 2017, 17:05 PM ISTKullu Dussehra ends as assembled deities start returning
The weeklong Kullu Dussehra festivities, unique to this Himachal Pradesh town, ended on Friday as over 225 assembled deities started their journey back to their temples in beautifully decorated
Oct 06, 2017, 18:36 PM ISTKarwa Chauth 2017: Why this day is significant
Karva means pot and Chauth refers to the fourth day as per Hindu calendar.
Oct 06, 2017, 15:54 PM ISTKarwa Chauth 2017: Puja Vidhi, Tithi and Timings
Dressed in their best fineries, married women in India observe a day long fast on the occasion of Karva Chauth and break it after sighting the moon at night.
Oct 06, 2017, 13:58 PM ISTSai Baba's abode: Eleven blessings that you will receive in Shirdi
You know your lord will listen to your prayers, no matter where you are. Shirdi Sai Baba has many followers across the world. So, to make things easier to the Sai Baba bhakts, we tell you the famous
Sep 30, 2017, 13:57 PM ISTDussehra: The day when Shirdi Sai Baba took Mahasamadhi
The saint of Shirdi, Sai Baba is revered across the globe. Baba's teachings and learnings have travelled over years and people irrespective of their religion have shown utmost faith in the Satguru.
Sep 30, 2017, 13:35 PM ISTDussehra 2017: Significance of Vijayadashami in East India
The last day of the 10-day-long Durga Puja festival culminates with the immersion of the Durga murti, following a grand procession.
Sep 30, 2017, 11:46 AM ISTDussehra 2017: Why Ramlila holds great significance on this day
Dussehra or Vijayadashami is a widely celebrated festival in our country. The tenth day after the nine-day long Navratri fervour is known as Dussehra. The festival is celebrated differently in
Sep 29, 2017, 18:58 PM ISTThis Greater Noida village mourns on Dussehra, Diwali and celebrates Ravana as tragic hero!
Mythology has varied interpretations and tends to tell a lot about one's rich culture and heritage.
Sep 29, 2017, 16:25 PM ISTNavratri 2017: Day 9 – Seek Maa Siddhidatri’s blessings to make wishes comes true
The ninth day of Navratri is spent worshipping Siddhidatri, a form of Durga who is known for her wish-fulfilling capabilities.
Sep 29, 2017, 10:25 AM ISTNavratri 2017: Day 8 –Worship Maa Maha Gauri to end sufferings
Unlike Kalratri, who is ferocious, Maha Gauri is calm and compassionate.
Sep 28, 2017, 08:06 AM ISTWhy we must ‘worship’ our rivers, our lifelines
Egypt flourished on the banks of the river Nile while the civilisation back home was nurtured by the river Indus also referred to as the Sindhu.
Sep 27, 2017, 14:26 PM IST