This is the most obvious question to ask about zebras but unfortunately nobody really knows the answer. Looking as zebras in the zoo, the stripped patterning seems very conspicuous and could hardly be thought of as protective. One theory, however, claims that this is, in fact, so. The bold stripes may serve to break up the shape of the zebra. …

Species: Panthera tigris Genus: ‎Panthera Kingdom: Animalia Family: Felidae Tiger – The tiger (Panthera tigris) is a mammal of the Felidae family, the largest of four “big cats” in the Panthera genus. Native to much of eastern and southern Asia, the tiger is an apex predator and an obligate carnivore. Reaching up to 4 metres (13 feet) in total length …

Teej also known as Haritalika Teej is a fasting festival for Hindu women. It takes place in 3rd day of Shukla Paksha in Shraavan or Saawan month of Hindu calendar, normally falls in the month of August or early September. Dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, commemorating her union with Lord Shiva, the festival is celebrated for marital bliss, well-being of …

Teej festival is a generic name for a number of festivals that are celebrated by women mainly in Nepal and some parts of India. Hartalika Teej welcomes the monsoon season and is celebrated primarily by girls and women, with songs, dancing and prayer rituals. The monsoon festivals of Teej are primarily dedicated to Goddess Parvati and her union with Lord …

There are three different variations of Teej, namely – Hariyali, Kajari and Hartalika Teej. All the three Teej falls in different times and are celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm by womenfolk in India. Date of Teej Festival is decided according to the arrival of monsoon and hence it changes every year. There are special rituals and customs associated with every …

Rooted deep in Indian religious and cultural ethos – Teej plays a significant role in defining the true nature of relationship between a married couple. Besides, the festival provides much needed break to womenfolk from their daily household drudgery. Find out how Teej is significant in these and more ways to the women in India. Religious significance of Teej festival …

Women either gather at a nearby temple or a garden where the pooja is arranged. The main pooja takes place with holy offerings of flowers, sweets and coins. A semi-circle is created and an idol of Goddess Parvati is kept in the middle. A pujarin or all the ladies together narrate the holy Teej Katha. Young girls also sit to …

Teej honors Goddess Parvati – symbol of utter devotion and love. Hence Teej is also called Teej Mata Festival in India. Both married and unmarried Hindu women observe the three-day-long festival seeking blissful married life and happiness for their husband. Teej festivities and its celebrations are dedicated to Goddess Parvati this is why it’s purely a festival of womenfolk. The …

भदौरिया जी का जन्म 15 जुलाई सन 1927 को ग्राम धन्नीपुर रायबरेली उत्तर प्रदेश में हुआ था। ‘हिंदी उपन्यास सृजन और प्रक्रिया’ पर कानपुर विश्व विद्यालय ने उन्हें पीएच.डी. की उपाधि से अलंकृत किया था। 1967 से 1972 तक बैसवाड़ा स्नातकोत्तर महाविद्यालय में हिंदी प्रवक्ता से लेकर विभागाध्यक्ष तक के पदों पर रहे। 1988 में कमला नेहरु स्नातकोत्तर महाविद्यालय के …

किसी गांव में एक बुजुर्ग किसान हाथ में माला लिए प्रभु का सिमरन करता रहता था। बेटे-बहुएं, पोते-पोतियां घर में आते-जाते उसको माला पकड़े देखते और समझने की कोशिश करते कि पिता जी जो बोलते हैं वह सुनाई देता है पर समझ नहीं आता। वह किसान माला जपते-जपते “धन जरना, धन जरना” का शब्द उच्चारण करता। बेटे-बहुएं तो आदि हो …