Countries That Straddle Two Continents: Geography's Surprises
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Category : Culture
Lokrang Festival 2024 in Bhopal: Cultural Spectacle from Jan 26
Bhopal prepares for the 41st Lokrang Festival from January 26, featuring 1,100 artists from 15 states, traditional dances, crafts, and rare kitchen artifacts exhibition.
Ayodhya-Style Temple Planned in Bengal Near Babri Mosque Replica
A new Ayodhya-style Ram temple is being planned in West Bengal's Shantipur, just 90km from a proposed Babri Mosque replica. The temple will feature unique Bengali cultural elements and is scheduled for completion by 2028.
Kolkata Societies Mark Saraswati Puja and Netaji Anniversary
Housing complexes across Kolkata celebrated Saraswati Puja with community events, patriotic themes honoring Netaji's birth anniversary, and festive gatherings that will extend through Republic Day.
Kanpur Basant Panchami Celebrations for Goddess Saraswati
Kanpur celebrated Basant Panchami with religious fervour as devotees worshipped Goddess Saraswati for wisdom and success. Schools, temples, and communities held special events across the city.
5 Shockingly Intelligent Birds That Redefine Avian Minds
Discover five remarkably intelligent bird species - from crows to keas - that demonstrate problem-solving, memory, and emotional awareness, challenging our assumptions about avian cognition.
Sylvia Plath: Life, Works, and Lasting Literary Impact
Explore the turbulent life and enduring legacy of Sylvia Plath, the American poet whose confessional style transformed literature with works like 'The Bell Jar' and 'Ariel'.
Saraswati Puja & Jumma Namaaz at Dhar Bhojshala Under SC Order
In Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, Saraswati Puja and Friday namaaz occurred simultaneously at the Bhojshala Saraswati Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex on Basant Panchami, following Supreme Court directives and heavy security.
CM Majhi Inaugurates Mukteshwar Dance Festival 2026
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the three-day Mukteshwar Dance Festival 2026 at Mukteshwar Temple in Bhubaneswar, highlighting its role in promoting Odissi dance and cultural heritage.
Gita Verse 2.56: Krishna's Guide to Emotional Steadiness
Explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2, Verse 56 where Lord Krishna defines a person of steady wisdom - unshaken by sorrow, free from craving, attachment, fear, and anger. Discover its modern relevance for emotional resilience.
Thirukkural's Wisdom on Listening in a Noisy World
Exploring how Thiruvalluvar's ancient Tamil text offers profound lessons on mindful communication, the value of silence, and why listening is an act of humility in today's noisy world.
Taurus Horoscope Today: Closure, Love, and Financial Joy
Taurus horoscope for 24 January 2026 predicts a fulfilling day with project completions, romantic harmony through balanced communication, and financial benefits from sharing joy with friends.
Nizamuddin Dargah Basant Panchami: 700-Year Harmony Tradition
Despite Delhi's heavy rains, Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah witnessed a vibrant Basant Panchami with yellow-clad devotees. The 700-year-old Sufi celebration faces commercialization concerns from heritage walks, highlighting Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb.
Gemini Horoscope Jan 24, 2026: Love & Finance Insights
Gemini horoscope predictions for January 24, 2026 reveal a day of emotional transparency and affectionate connections, balanced with financial caution against overthinking. Ganesha advises strategic career planning.
Capricorn Horoscope Jan 24: Emotional Day, Financial Clarity
Capricorn horoscope for January 24, 2026, predicts high emotions with siblings, financial generosity with clear terms, and career patience. Ganesha advises maintaining stability while supporting loved ones.
Odisha's Diamond Triangle on UNESCO Tentative Heritage List
UNESCO includes Odisha's Ratnagiri, Udayagiri, and Lalitgiri Buddhist sites in its tentative India list for World Heritage consideration, marking a significant step toward global recognition.
Granth Kutir Library Opens at Rashtrapati Bhavan with 2,300 Books
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated 'Granth Kutir', a library at Rashtrapati Bhavan housing 2,300 books and manuscripts in 11 classical Indian languages, replacing colonial-era works as part of efforts to shed colonial legacy.
Nagpur's Vibrant Saraswati Puja Celebrations on Basant Panchami
Nagpur's Bengali community marked Basant Panchami with grand Saraswati Puja celebrations across the city. Various associations organized rituals, cultural programs, and community feasts, highlighting devotion to the goddess of knowledge and arts.
Tirupati Temple Gets Rs 46.5 Crore Donations on Friday
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams received substantial donations totaling Rs 46.5 crore from devotees, including Rs 44 crore for Annaprasadam and Rs 2.5 crore for various trusts.
81-Year-Old Bengaluru Artist Redefines Mysore Painting
Prabha Mallesh, an 81-year-old Mysore-style painter from Bengaluru, continues her artistic journey with over 600 paintings. Her family documents her five-decade career in 'Rooted in Gold' collection.
Gorakhpur Basant Panchami Celebrated at Sharada Sangeetalaya
Gorakhpur's Sharada Sangeetalaya in Aryanagar hosted a vibrant Basant Panchami and Saraswati Puja celebration featuring devotional music performances by students and renowned artists.
Kondagai Skeletons Show Ancient Health Patterns
Analysis of 2,000-year-old skeletal remains from Kondagai near Keeladi reveals degenerative joint diseases and dental caries, indicating extensive agricultural labor and carbohydrate-rich diets among ancient populations.
Basant Panchami Celebrations at Kashi Vishwanath Temple
On Basant Panchami, elaborate rituals were performed at Varanasi's Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple, including worship of Maa Saraswati and Lord Vishweshwar with Vedic chants.
Amritsar's Ageless Basant Tradition of Kite Flying
The Basant celebration in Amritsar continues as an enduring cultural tradition, marked by vibrant kite flying, traditional attire, and community gatherings that highlight Punjab's rich heritage.
Kinnar Akhara Saints Take Basant Panchami Dip in Prayagraj
Seers and disciples from Kinnar Akhara performed ritual bathing at Sangam on Basant Panchami, praying for devotees' welfare while highlighting infrastructure concerns.
Seer Skips Sangam Dip on Basant Panchami Amid Mela Row
Swami Avimukteshwaranand did not take a holy dip at Sangam on Basant Panchami due to ongoing tensions with Magh Mela administration, citing health concerns and lack of official assurances.
Rare INA Cap Badge Joins Kolkata Collector's Memorabilia
A rare cap badge from the Indian National Army, commissioned eight decades ago, has traveled from Australia to join a Kolkata collector's Netaji memorabilia. The badge features an engraved map of undivided India and symbolizes unity, faith, and sacrifice.
Panchdhuni Sadhana Starts at Prayagraj's Magh Mela
The sacred Panchdhuni (Panchagni Tap) Sadhana commenced at Prayagraj's Magh Mela, with hundreds of saints performing intense penance for nearly three months. The ritual involves fire ceremonies and meditation to achieve spiritual purification.
Massive Devotee Rush at Vijayawada's Kanaka Durga Temple
Over 65,000 devotees, including thousands of students, visited Vijayawada's Kanaka Durga Temple on Vasanta Panchami. Special arrangements were made for prasadam distribution and ceremonies.
Shankaracharya: Hindu Youth Must Embody Religion in Actions
Swami Nischalananda Saraswati of Govardhan Math, Puri, emphasized that Hindu youth should reflect their religion in thoughts and conduct. He highlighted the need to guide youngsters with philosophy and science while stressing the importance of protecting
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