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The Hindu Trinity: God Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva These Gods are worshiped by Hindus. They are very important to them, as they believe Brahma is the creator, Vishnu is the preserver and Shiva is the destroyer of the world. Hinduism is one the oldest religions, it began in India more than 5,000 years ago. Hindu Trinity revealed in the Cosmic Ocean …

8/3/2011 was the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day (IWD). In 1911 – the year the holiday was first celebrated internationally – women could not yet vote in most countries. Now, a number of women serve as presidents and in other positions of power. But there’s still more to do if women are to enjoy the same access and rights …

St. Valentine’s Day: Commemorations of St. Valentine’s Day are rooted in the distant past. In the Middle Ages the tradition of choosing a romantic partner on that particular saint’s day began because it was believed that birds began mating on that day. Yet there doesn’t seem to be any evidence that the historical Saint Valentine, an early Christian martyred by …

Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 as it does every year. Regardless of whether February 14 is on a weekday or weekend, Valentines Day is officially celebrated on that day. Some couples take advantage of a Valentine’s Day Romance Package to stretch the occasion across a weekend. When Valentine’s Day occurs on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, many couples take …

Love poetry or looking for a particular love poem to place in or inspire a love letter? Books in this collection may have the love poem you seek as Valentine’s Day Gifts. Poetry books as Valentine’s Day gifts: The 100 Best Love Poems of All Time Find the most inspiring words of love written throughout history in this compact volume. …

Love stamps are the finishing touch to Valentine’s Day cards, wedding invitations, and love letters. Every year since 1973, the United States Postal Service has issued a new love stamp. “Hearts” is the theme of the 2009-2010 love stamp, a play on words that evokes the heart suit in a deck of cards as well as Valentine’s Day hearts. The …

History of Valentine Cards: It seems that the writing of special notes and letters for Valentine’s Day gained widespread popularity in the 1700s. At that time the romantic missives would have been handwritten, on ordinary writing paper. Papers made especially for Valentine cards began to be marketed in the 1820s, and their use became fashionable in both Britain and the …

What is the selection criteria of National Bravery Award on Republic Day? The selection for the award are made from the applications received from sources like the central / state government departments, Panchayats, Zilla Parishads (district level Government bodies), school authorities as well as state and Union territory councils for child welfare. National Bravery Award Selection Criteria: National Bravery Award …

What is the significance of Diwali? DEEPAVALI or Diwali means “a row of lights”. It falls on the last two days of the dark half of Kartik. For some it is a three-day festival. It commences with the Dhanteras, on the 13th day of the dark half of Kartik, followed the next day by the Narak Chaudas, the 14th day, …

What do we worship at Diwali festival? Diwali festival is a 5 day Hindu festival in India which occurs on the fifteenth day of Kartika. Diwali when translated means “rows of lighted lamps” and the occasion is also referred to as the “Festival of Lights”. During Diwali, Indian homes are cleaned and windows are opened to welcome Lakshmi, the goddess …