Mauni Amavasya 2026: Date, Significance & Rituals
Mauni Amavasya, a key Hindu day for honoring ancestors, falls on January 18, 2026. Learn its astrological importance, rituals like holy baths, and spiritual practices for purification.
Mauni Amavasya, a key Hindu day for honoring ancestors, falls on January 18, 2026. Learn its astrological importance, rituals like holy baths, and spiritual practices for purification.
Discover how Kochi earned its royal title through centuries of spice trade, strategic geography, and cultural fusion, becoming India's premier Arabian Sea port.
Magh Mela administration and police implement strict measures as 3.5-4 crore devotees expected at Sangam for Mauni Amavasya bathing festival in Prayagraj.
Munna Ajij Mollick, a Kolkata cab driver, ensured a drunk teenage girl's safe journey home. His dashcam video went viral, highlighting women's safety and societal expectations.
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RecommendedExplore key events on January 18: from X-ray demonstrations to Bentley's founding, Tagore-Gandhi meeting, and birth anniversaries of Ranade, Kambli, Popat, and Bachchan.
A massive 33-foot black granite Shivling, weighing 210 tonnes, was installed at Virat Ramayan Mandir in Motihari. Thousands witnessed the ceremony with chants, flower showers, and Vedic rituals.
Archaeologists uncover a rare 15th-century 'vamana kal' boundary stone in Dindigul district, featuring intricate Vaishnavite symbols described in ancient Sanskrit texts.
Discover how Indian classical music subtly influences baby naming, with names like Aarav and Aarohi carrying the gentle echoes of ragas and melodies.
In December 1964, Mumbai's Oval Maidan witnessed an unprecedented event as Pope Paul VI visited India for the 38th Eucharistic Congress, drawing over 100,000 people.
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RecommendedAmid a Rs 20 crore renovation project at Varanasi's sacred Manikarnika Ghat, allegations of heritage destruction clash with calls for modern amenities. The ghat's daily cremations proceed as political battles intensify.
Swami Vivekananda's teachings on universal harmony and religious unity remain profoundly relevant today, offering a path to peace in a divided world.
Explore Shilpa Gupta's artistic journey, where her minimalist works convey powerful messages on identity and society through subtle, thought-provoking installations.
BHEL's Jawahar Lal Nehru Rose Garden in Bhopal is gearing up to host the 21st World Rose Convention in 2028, marking India's first time hosting this global event for rose enthusiasts.
Trichy and delta districts celebrated Kaanum Pongal with jallikattu events, traditional village games, and cultural performances. The festivities included sports competitions and torch relays promoting social causes.
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RecommendedMadurai witnessed massive Kaanum Pongal celebrations with record footfall at Thirumalai Nayakkar Mahal and temples. Families in traditional attire captured moments with modern gadgets.
Folk Art Research Centre's 'Panchali' performance at Bharat Bhavan mesmerized audiences with its emotional portrayal of Draupadi's story, highlighting courage and transcendence.
The restored Nandini guesthouse at Sabarmati Ashram now showcases the lives of lesser-known residents who shaped India's freedom struggle through Gandhi's philosophy.
Philanthropist Rohini Nilekani launched her latest book at the Makkala Hubba event in Bengaluru, focusing on community engagement and children's welfare.
Explore Bengaluru's past through walking trails that highlight three historic temples, including the 16th-century Sri Gavi Gangadhareshwara Swamy Temple renovated by Kempegowda.
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RecommendedA session at Jaipur Literature Festival explored the divergent political paths of Gandhi, Savarkar, and Jinnah, examining their roles in shaping India's freedom struggle and the lead-up to Partition.
A session at Jaipur Literature Festival examined how Gandhi, Savarkar, and Jinnah shaped Indian nationalism with contrasting ideologies, from non-violence to armed resistance.
Makkala Hubba festival at Freedom Park offered children hands-on experiences like glow-in-the-dark phytoplankton worlds, suspended forest canopies, and tactile communication activities, sparking curiosity through play.
Freedom Park in Bengaluru buzzed with activity as the BLR Hubba festival attracted large crowds. The event featured vegan markets, innovative food stalls, art installations, and performances, offering something for everyone from students to seniors.
Fallen trees from Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden are being transformed into beautiful wood sculptures, giving them a new artistic life and reducing waste.
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RecommendedPunjab seeks audio-visual archives of its history, but officials confirm no such recordings exist. The request highlights a gap in preserving the state's cultural heritage.
Over 250 international visitors attended the Alanganallur jallikattu in Madurai, organized by Tamil Nadu Tourism. Transgender participants released bulls in their own names for the first time.
Archaeologists unearthed a large stone block during excavations at the historic Lakkundi temple in Karnataka, shedding light on ancient construction techniques.
Explore a unique analysis of a celebrated poem that delves into its themes of greatness and timelessness, offering readers a fresh perspective on its enduring appeal.
Explore the hamlet of Kesarugattu, where dusty lanes and temple bells mask the rigid caste lines shaping lives between shame and sunrise, as depicted in a new feature.
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