Guru Ravidas Jayanti Images: Guru Ravidas Jayanti is celebrated to observe the birthday of Guru Ravidass, the founder of Bhakti Movement. It is celebrated on Magh Purnima day, which is the full moon day of the Magh (February) month as per Hindu calendar, is observed as the most important day of Ravidassia religion. Ravidas, also spelt as Raidas, was an …

Magha Purnima also known as Maghi Purnima is a full moon day which falls in the month of Magh according to the Hindu calendar. This is roughly in the month of January – February as per the Gregorian calendar. It is the month in which the famous Kumbh Mela (held every 12 years) and the Magha Mela (an annual event) …

There was once a great rishi (Saint) whose name was Mrikandu. Some times he felt very sad since he had no son. So he prayed to God Shiva day and night. At last, Shiva appeared before Mrikandu, and said: “Mrikandu! I am very pleased with your tapas (Prayer). Ask for any boon that you desire.” “O great God”, said Mrikandu, …

Sant Ravidas — The details of Guru Ravidas’ life are controversial. According to some he was born in 1376/7 or else 1399 CE but many scholars offer later dates. Schaller estimates his lifespan as 1450-1520 while the Encyclopædia Britannica contents itself with a floreat of 15th-16th century CE. Partly this is due to traditions that make him, one one hand, …

TV Web Series Name: Rudra: The Edge of Darkness Directed by: Rajesh Mapuskar Starring: Ajay Devgn, Esha Deol, Raashi Khanna, Atul Kulkarni, Ashwini Kalsekar, Ashish Vidyarthi Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action, Mystery Release Date: 04 March, 2022 Rating: – Original Network: Disney+ Hotstar It is based on the BBC TV show about a troubled police detective working in Mumbai. Rudra: The Edge of Darkness is an Indian …

Name: Guru Har Rai (ਗੁਰੂ ਹਰਿ ਰਾਇ) 7th of the Ten Gurus of Sikhism Born: January 16, 1630 Kiratpur Sahib, Rupnagar, Punjab, India Died: October 6, 1661 (aged 31) Kiratpur Sahib, Punjab, India Religion: Sikhism Spouse: Mata Krishen Devi Children: Baba Ram Rai and Guru Har Krishan Parents: Baba Gurditta (father), Mata Nihal Kaur (mother) Guruship: Tuesday, 19 March 1644 …

वो व्यक्ति जिन्होंने 15 पुस्तकों में समेटी केरल के मंदिरों की सारी जानकारियाँ: बनाया ‘मंदिरों का इनसाइक्लोपीडिया’, 30 साल लगे रहे एस जयशंकर ने ये काम अपने हाथ में लिया और इसके लिए दूर-दूर तक यात्राएँ की। इस दौरान वो ऐतिहासिक साक्ष्यों को समेटते हुए सूचनाएँ इकट्ठी करते चले। उन्होंने अपनी सेवानिवृत्ति के बाद इस मैराथन कार्य का जिम्मा उठाया। …

Meet Dr. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, the first woman vice-chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Dr. Pandit is a professor of politics and public administration at Savitribai Phule University, Pune and holds a doctorate in International Relations from JNU. After the successful tenure of M Jagadesh Kumar, Dr. Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit has been appointed as the next Vice-chancellor of the Jawaharlal Nehru …

Valentine’s Day — There are varying opinions as to the origin of Valentine’s Day. Some experts state that it originated from St. Valentine, a Roman who was martyred for refusing to give up Christianity. He died on February 14, 269 A.D., the same day that had been devoted to love lotteries. Legend also says that St. Valentine left a farewell note …

Chinese Valentine’s Day: Valentine’s Day, the annual tribute to romantic love, is fast approaching. Florists, card shops, and chocolate vendors are all doing a raging business as lovers rush to purchase tokens of their affection. The Chinese also have a day devoted to love. Qi Qiao Jie, or the seventh eve, is often referred to as Chinese Valentine’s Day. While …