The Indian national tree Banyan is more popular with the name Kalpavriksha in India. Banyan Indian tree is believed to be a wish-fulfilling and an immortal one. On the other hand, there is also a belief that devils and negative energies roam around this tree. Thus, there are many contradicting…
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National Flower of India: Lotus Facts, Importance & Significance
The lotus comes from the murkiest water but grows into the purest thing. –Nita Ambani No mud, no lotus. –Thich Nhat Hanh As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of the water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world,…
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The Science behind Why We Celebrate Ugadi festival
If there is one festival that Telugus and Kannadigas do not miss celebrating, it is Ugadi. Considered one of the significant festivals that reflects their culture, Ugadi has much astronomical and scientific reason behind it. This post decodes the scientific reason behind the celebration of Ugadi and what each Ugadi…
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Lord Krishna’s Powerful, Thought-Provoking Messages and Quotes from Bhagavad Gita
By Ed Viswanathan, author of Am I A Hindu? Amazing Secrets of the Bhagavad Gita and Amazing Secrets of Hinduism. Only when I was writing my book “Amazing Secrets of the Bhagavad Gita”, I came to realize that, Lord Krishna acted like a psychologist and dealt with more than 50…
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50+ Amazing Facts About India That Will Leave You in Awe
Facts about India never cease to satiate us. The more you learn about Indian facts, the more they intrigue you. This vibrant land has many secrets hidden in terms of culture, heritage, and history, which will enthral us as we move along on our journey with amazing facts about India….
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Lakshmi Puja: Importance of Goddess Lakshmi in Hinduism
Lakshmi Puja is one of the most vital puja rituals of Hindus. Goddess Lakshmi is the Supreme of all the wealth, love, beauty, and prosperity humans enjoy. Without her blessings, no wealth or health would exist with any individual. Orthodox Hindus believe in performing Lakshmi puja daily to seek her…
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A Glimpse at Wealthiest & Top Richest Temples in India
The richest temples in India have been the focal points of Indian tourism for ages. They are the places that preserve the Indian cultural richness and heritage. What creates the curiosity of global tourists is the amassing wealth and donations they receive every year. Lakhs of tourists throng these richest…
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Why Peacock is the National Bird of India? The Mystical Story of Peacock
Peacock is not just the national bird of India; it holds an immense sentimental and religious significance too. The very mention of this beautiful bird brings to our mind the gorgeous feathers in rich deep hues of violet, green and purple. There is a lot of story and reasoning behind…
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What is Rangoli? History, Purpose, Scientific Reason and Importance of Rangoli
Rangoli is an art form that is prominently known for its cultural and historic significance in India. History of rangoli, importance of rangoli and its scientific reason finds its roots in the Vedic and ancient times of India. It is an intrinsic part of Indians’ life so much so that…