Maharana Pratap: The battle of Haldighati – Mewar is a region that defies conventional ideas and modern beliefs. Its people are proud. People may wonder why so, but a peek into Mewar’s history and a visit to the area will give all the answers one needs. This land in the Aravalli range of Rajasthan has seen people who gladly embraced …

Army Day Images: Thal Sena Diwas Pictures – Army Day is celebrated on 15 January every year in India, in recognition of Lieutenant General K. M. Cariappa’s taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 January 1949. The day is celebrated in the form of parades …

‘जब तक एक भी हिन्दू व्यक्ति जीवित है… तब तक रहेगी माता सीता की कथा’ – क्यों स्वामी विवेकानंद बनना चाहते थे गिलहरी? स्वामी विवेकानंद ने भारत में विघटित होते जीवन मूल्यों की पुनर्स्थापना पर कहा था, “अपने महिमावान अतीत को मत भूलो। स्मरण करो… हम कौन हैं? किन महान पूर्वजों का रक्त हमारी नसों में प्रवाहित हो रहा है? …

Pausha Putrada Ekadashi / Paush Kabir Ekadashi is celebrated by Hindus with a lot of pomp and fervor across India. Addressed with several alternative names such as Pausha Putrada Ekadashi and Putrada Ekadashi, this is one of the important vrats (fasts) observed by the entire Hindu community in order to ensure that they are blessed with a son. Special pujas …

Pongal Facebook Covers: Pongal is the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu. On this day, people thank God for a bountiful harvest. They prepare a special dish called ‘Sarkkarai Pongal‘ and pray for the blessings of Sun God. One of the most popular Tamil festivals, it is celebrated on January 14th every year, when it coincides with Makar Sankranti celebrations in …

Ram Mandir: Indian Railways to run over 200 ‘Aastha Special’ trains to Ayodhya from 66 locations, tickets only on IRCTC Tickets for these trains can be booked only through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC). These trains can’t be booked through the Passenger Reservation System of Indian Railways. Around 200 special train services are in the works as …

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti in India: Sikh festival that commemorates the birthday of Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth and the last Guru of the Sikhs. It is a religious celebration in which prayers for prosperity are offered. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti: What do people do? It is common for large processions to go through markets in India on Guru Gobind …

Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti Celebrated by the Sikhs, the birthday of their tenth and last guru, this day witnesses’ large processions and special prayer gatherings at all Gurudwaras. Background: Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Nanak (Sikh Guru), was born at Patna Sahib on December 22, 1666, (Poh Sudi Saptmi). His birthday generally falls in December or January or sometimes twice …

Guru Gobind Singh Famous Quotes for Students: Guru Gobind Singh ji (Friday, January 5, 1661, in Patna, Bihar, India – Thursday, 21 October, 1708) was born “Gobind Rai” and was the tenth and last of the ten human form Gurus of Sikhism. He became Guru on November 24, 1675 at the age of nine, following in the footsteps of his …

Tenth Sikh Guru: Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Nanak (Sikh Guru), was born at Patna, Bihar, India on December 22, 1666, (Poh Sudi Saptmi). His birthday generally falls in December or January or sometimes twice within a year as it is calculated according to Hindu Bikrami Calendar, which is based on the lunar calendar. According to the Nanakshahi Calendar, the …