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Many people perform Rudrabhishek, chant mantras, and meditate for inner peace and spiritual progress. Reciting Shani Chalisa and placing a lamp under a peepal tree is also a common practice on this ...

We are at the Kolkata Centre for Creativity where I am trying to sneak a picture of a block print of cultural icon Begum Akhtar on a blouse. Its wearer, Mamta Varma, runs Bhairavi’s Chikan in ...

Mahashivratri, celebrated on February 26, 2025, honours Lord Shiva and marks the union of masculine and feminine forces in the universe. Devotees engage in fasting, chanting mantras, and ...

Now given the bourgeoning spiritual significance of the day, there are some do's and don'ts that one must keep in mind when it comes to observing a fast and partaking in all the rituals that the ...

This day is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva, and devotees observe special rituals and prayers to seek his blessings. ALSO READ: Mahashivratri 2025: Puja Samagri, Puja Vidhi, ...

Here are the important puja rituals, fasting tips, and dos and don’ts every devotee must follow. Mahashivratri is a special festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Every year, devotees across India ...

Frieze depicts followers of ancient Greek god Dionysus Fresco dates to 40–30 BC Latest dig began in early 2023 ROME, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered rare, nearly life ...

Mahashivratri 2025 Zodiac-wise Guide – The Most Auspicious Rituals and Mantras for Your Rashi to Gain Lord Shiva’s Blessings: The auspicious festival of Maha Shivratri is celebrated with much fanfare ...

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This historic Hindu festival is celebrated at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, attracting millions of devotees who seek spiritual purification through the ritual bath, known as Snan.

The nailed head ritual may have been as a way to intimidate their enemies and celebrate their ancestors. The findings published in the April 2025 issue of the Journal of Archaeological Science ...