Vijayawada: The 10th annual Akhanda Kachhapi Mahotsavam, a 24-hour continuous veena festival was organised by Sri Subrahmanya ...

Here are the meaningful and elegant baby girl names inspired by Lord Shiva for Maha Shivratri 2026, with origins, symbolism, and modern appeal for parents. 10 Lord Shiva-Inspired Hindu Baby Names ...

“Why do you keep fasting….father died long ago….” her son snaps at her each year on Shib Ratri (night of Lord Shiva) but she doesn’t pay heed to him.

India, Feb. 15 -- "India was a cultural unit long before it became a political unit." - Jawaharlal Nehru, The Discovery of India ...

By ordering the mandatory inclusion of all six stanzas of Vande Mataram into the national song, insisting that it be performed before the country’s secular national anthem, the government has ...

In Session 1, PM Modi had urged students not to compare themselves with peers, emphasising that self-belief and steady personal progress matter more than ranks. He also encouraged curiosity-driven ...

In 2026, several Indian artists are marking their 100th year. Lounge looks back on their unconventional lives and forgotten ...

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“गङ्गे च यमुने चैव गोदावरी सरस्वति । नर्मदे सिन्धु कावेरी जलेऽस्मिन् सन्निधिं कुरु ॥” This ancient shloka is still recited in ...

BHPian Prithvi Mundur recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Highlights: Road trips, Cave Temples, non-stop grunting ...

Basant Panchami 2026: Basant Panchami, also called Vasant Panchami or Saraswati Puja, is a lively festival that marks the onset of spring. This significant Hindu celebration honours Goddess Saraswati, ...