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Rang Panchami, celebrated five days after Holi, is a festival of colours, devotion, and positivity. Popular in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan, it honours Lord Krishna and Radha ...

The reason behind the absent Holika Dahan bonfire, curiously, is Shiva — the god usually credited with accepting all that is ...

In Devi and Her Avatars, Dr. Alka Pande explores forms of the Goddess, uncovering her impact on mythology, art, and culture ...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accused the Samajwadi Party of manipulating India's religious sentiments. He emphasized the nation's strong foundation in cultural icons like Lord Ram, ...

How is Holi linked to Lord Krishna and Kamadeva? What does playing with colours tell us about ancient India? We explain.

This festival is celebrated yearly on the Chaturdashi date of Krishna Paksha of Falgun month. This year Maha Shivartri will be celebrated on February 26. According to Hindu belief, Lord Shiva and ...

Pradosh Vrat is a sacred Hindu fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Observing this fast is believed to remove ...