DEHRADUN: The Brahmin community in Dehradun has strongly ... established anywhere in the country under the names of the four sacred shrines: Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri." ...

“The Democrats have become and remain today a ‘Brahmin Left’ party,” grumbles The Liberal Patriot’s Ruy Teixeira — “increasingly bereft of working-class voters and increasingly ...

Performing daily puja with devotion pleases the deities. Lighting a diya, offering flowers, and chanting mantras bring peace, positivity, and prosperity. Observing fasts on Ekadashi, Navratri, or ...

The festival involves fasting from 6:33 AM to 6:59 PM. Women pray for their husbands' longevity, prepare a special dish called Karadai, and engage in rituals, including tying a sacred thread.

The issue of two candidates from the Brahmin community being only allowed to enter a Rajasthan Eligibility Examination for Teachers (REET) centre after removing their sacred thread has led to heated ...

Devotees seek Lord Ganesha’s blessings for success and happiness in life. May this sacred day bring positivity and fulfillment to all those who observe it! Neha Mewari is a dedicated sub-editor ...

(ANI) To perform the ritual, a list of puja samagri is required, including Gangajal (holy water), a cow dung garland, akshat (unbroken rice), flowers, roli, moli (sacred thread), jaggery ...

It is one of the most sacred times for Muslims and begins this weekend. Greeting one who implements the practices into their lives with "Ramadan Mubarak" or "Ramadan Kareem," meaning “Generous ...

Tying sacred thread: Before lighting the fire, devotees wrap the woodpile with a white sacred thread three or seven times, signifying protection and sanctity. Offering puja items: The bonfire is ...

The celebration holds religious and spiritual importance with specific auspicious timings, rituals, materials, and sacred chants. Date and shubh muhurat for Holika Dahan 2025: This year ...