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In Hindu faith, Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If thi...
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The Tropics are the region of the earth between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. They represent 40% of the world's land mass and 80% of biodiversity. They are the world's lungs and the source of many...
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Each Ekadashi has a different name and significance, though this observance can fall into two categories: annual and monthly. All Ekadashi honor Lord Vishnu. Varuthini Ekadeshi is the Ekadashi of the wa...
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Parshuram Jayanti is considered the sixth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Parashurama is worshipped as mool purush, or founder of the world. He lived during the last Dvapara Yuga, and is one of the seven immor...
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The transition of sun from Mesha rashi to Vrishabha rashi takes place during Vrishabha Sankranti. Giving cows as gift is considered auspicious on this day. Devotees visit Vishnu temples and pray Lord Vish...
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Ganga Saptami (Ganga Jayanti / Ganga Pujan) is devoted to the goddess Ganga who represents happiness, fame and salvation. If one is able to arise and bathe in the Ganges river on this day, that event is s...
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The birthday of goddess Sita is celebrated as Sita Navami (Sita Jayanti or Janaki Navami). Lord Rama was also born on the same lunar day. Mata Sita is known for her sincerity and purity. Hence, women t...
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Jyeshtha or Jyaistha is the third month of the Hindu calendar. This corresponds to May-June in the Gregorian calendar. PLEASE NOTE: We use the Indian Civil Calendar, which is the official holiday calen...
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Narasimha Jayanti is celebration of the triumph of good over evil. In the Hindu faith Narasimha Jayanti marks the 4th reincarnation of Lord Vishnu into half man and half lion. By becoming half man and h...
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The transition of sun from Mesha rashi to Vrishabha rashi takes place during Vrishabha Sankranti. Giving cows as gift is considered auspicious on this day. Devotees visit Vishnu temples and pray Lord Vish...
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In Hindu faith, Chaturthi is dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Sankashti Chaturthi (Sankata Chaturthi) is observed on the fourth day of Krishna Paksha (dark lunar phase or the waning phase of the moon). If thi...
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The ICC Champions Trophy is an international Cricket competition held over the course of several weeks. The 2017 event took place in the United Kingdom.
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In the Hindu religion, Ekadashi is observed yearly and monthly. Indira Ekadeshi is the Ekadashi of the Krishna paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin. Devotees are fast for one day to prove their love and...
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On August 15, 1947 the UK Parliament officially declared India an independent nation no longer under its colonial rule. It would take another two years for the Indian constitution to be ratified. India fo...
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