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Holi / Fagu Poornima (Fagoo Poornima)

Feb 23, 2018

Holi is festival of color. This festival is also farewell of winter and welcoming of summer in Southern Asia. Holi is celebrated in full moon day in Phalgun . Hence, Holi is also called Fagu Purnima. Holi is called Dhuli in Sanskrit. Holi is welcoming of spring and summer. It is also observed to get blessing of God for coming harvests and fertilit...

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Hartialika Teej - Nepalese Festival

Aug 23, 2017

What is Teej Teej is a festival celebrated by Nepali women, for the long life of her husband and long and firm relationship between them until the death this life and all the lives to come. Teej is observed for marital happiness, well-being of spouse and children and purification of own body and soul. Teej is ...

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When is Teej Celebrated?

Aug 23, 2017

Teej is celebrated on 3rd day of Bhadra Sukala Paksha (according to Nepali lunar calendar). It generally falls in late August or early September Teej is traditionally dedicated to the Goddess Parvati, remembering her union with Lord Shiva. It is a three-day-long celebration that combines splendid feasts as well as ri...

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Maha Shivaratri - The Night of Lord Shiva

Feb 24, 2017

Shivaratri is celebrated as birth-night of Lord Shiva. Sahivaratri is the night of Falgun Krishna Chaturdasi under Hindu Lunar Calendar. This year Shivaratri is on Feb 27, 2014 that is on Falgun 15, 2070 in Bikram Sambat Calendar. The Lingodbhav Moorti of lord Shiva was self immerged at midnight of Shivaratri. So,...

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Did you know the 108 names of Lord Shiva?

Feb 24, 2017

Lord Shiva has 108 names The 108 names are of Lord Shiva are follow. OM SHIVAYA NAMAHA (the Auspicious One) OM MAHESHVARAYA NAMAHA (the Great God Shiva) OM SHAMBHAVE NAMAHA (the God who exists for our happiness alone) OM PINAKINE NAMAHA (Shiva, who guards the path of dharma) OM SHASHISHE...

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What your Sun Sign (Zodiac) tells about your sex drive

Feb 17, 2017

Are you the type who likes to put on sexy lingerie, turn on some music and light candles before making love? Or, are you a bit more conservative, making sure the drapes are drawn, the room dark, before getting under the covers and unleashing your passion? Or, are you a bit more free and unconventional, putting on sexy nylons and garters (and no und...

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Valentine's Day

Feb 14, 2017

What Do People Do? Many people around the world celebrate Valentine’s Day by showing appreciation for the people they love or adore. Some people take their loved ones for a romantic dinner at a restaurant while others may choose this day to propose or get married. Many people give greeting cards, chocolates, jewelry or flowers, particularly ...

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Importance and Significance of Saraswati Puja

Feb 9, 2017

Saraswati is the goddess of education, art culture and music. The goddess is worshipped in many parts of the country. We in this article will discuss about the Saraswati Puja that is common in West Bengal and will also discuss the significance of this festival. The festival is celebrated usually on the day of vasant panchami. Vasant Panchami...

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