By Santosh Ojha
The Mahabodhi Temple is the foremost among the four major pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. The other three are Lumbini, his birthplace; Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon; and Kushinagar, where he attained Maha Parinirvana.
The Mahabodhi Temple is the foremost among the four major pilgrimage sites for Buddhists. The other three are Lumbini, his birthplace; Sarnath, where he delivered his first sermon; and Kushinagar, where he attained Maha Parinirvana.
By Mithilesh Dhar
Each year, the Ambaji temple in Gujarat produces several tonnes of waste, including coconut husks, flowers and sacred scarves. But this waste is Manna from heaven for the local entrepreneur Hitendra Rami, who earns handsomely from it and is able to provide employment to others
Each year, the Ambaji temple in Gujarat produces several tonnes of waste, including coconut husks, flowers and sacred scarves. But this waste is Manna from heaven for the local entrepreneur Hitendra Rami, who earns handsomely from it and is able to provide employment to others
By Santosh Ojha
From the expansion of Buddhism in the island nation to the ancient wars, the cave temple complex in Sri Lanka nestles within itself a rich history of religion and culture. It is almost impossible not to be dazed by the intricate idols and paintings situated inside the cave complex.
From the expansion of Buddhism in the island nation to the ancient wars, the cave temple complex in Sri Lanka nestles within itself a rich history of religion and culture. It is almost impossible not to be dazed by the intricate idols and paintings situated inside the cave complex.
By Ashis Senapati
The curious case of a submerged idol of Narayan Goswami deity in Odisha's Jajpur is ridden with intriguing events from the state's medieval history. The idol was submerged in a temple's pond in 1569 to protect it from an invading army commanded by an estranged Hindu general who converted to Islam in order to marry a Muslim princess. On every Odia new year ever since, the idol has been taken out of the pond for worship and submerged back — a ritual that hadn't been observed for the last two years due to restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to know more about the historical origins of the ritual.
The curious case of a submerged idol of Narayan Goswami deity in Odisha's Jajpur is ridden with intriguing events from the state's medieval history. The idol was submerged in a temple's pond in 1569 to protect it from an invading army commanded by an estranged Hindu general who converted to Islam in order to marry a Muslim princess. On every Odia new year ever since, the idol has been taken out of the pond for worship and submerged back — a ritual that hadn't been observed for the last two years due to restrictions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Read on to know more about the historical origins of the ritual.
By Ashis Senapati
In the upcoming Jagannath Yatra festivities slated for the first week of July, preparations are underway for the grand event in Odisha's Kendujhar district. The tribal communities who live on the margins of the society in the coastal state are also contributing to the Rath Yatra by supplying the ropes needed for dragging the chariots to the temple. Details here.
In the upcoming Jagannath Yatra festivities slated for the first week of July, preparations are underway for the grand event in Odisha's Kendujhar district. The tribal communities who live on the margins of the society in the coastal state are also contributing to the Rath Yatra by supplying the ropes needed for dragging the chariots to the temple. Details here.
By Pankaja Srinivasan
In Kalpathy, in Palakkad district, there is history to be had at every sit-out that runs in the front of the traditional homes built around the many temples.
In Kalpathy, in Palakkad district, there is history to be had at every sit-out that runs in the front of the traditional homes built around the many temples.
By Arun Singh
On Kartik Purnima (full moon), thousands of devotees participate in a 30-kilometre long Prithvi Parikrama in Panna, which celebrates the Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family.
On Kartik Purnima (full moon), thousands of devotees participate in a 30-kilometre long Prithvi Parikrama in Panna, which celebrates the Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family.
By Satish Malviya
According to lore, Radha and her friends prepared beautiful patterns on the ground with flowers in order to welcome Krishna as he returned from grazing his cows at dusk. Dusk, which is sandhya in Hindi, is from where the word Sanjhi has emerged. This ancient art is in danger of disappearing.
According to lore, Radha and her friends prepared beautiful patterns on the ground with flowers in order to welcome Krishna as he returned from grazing his cows at dusk. Dusk, which is sandhya in Hindi, is from where the word Sanjhi has emerged. This ancient art is in danger of disappearing.
By Manu Khajuria
Naag Panchami is being celebrated in Dogra households today. Figures of serpents adorn walls and special Dogra delicacies such as babroo, deliya, maal pude, rutt and keyur are cooked up. People also visit temples dedicated to Naag Devta.
Naag Panchami is being celebrated in Dogra households today. Figures of serpents adorn walls and special Dogra delicacies such as babroo, deliya, maal pude, rutt and keyur are cooked up. People also visit temples dedicated to Naag Devta.
By Ashis Senapati
For the past two years, the Jagannath Yatra in Odisha had been a low-key affair as the general public was not allowed to participate in the grand event in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with no restrictions on the event this year, the festivities began today with the riveting pomp and show for which the Jagannath Yatra is known for. Details here.
For the past two years, the Jagannath Yatra in Odisha had been a low-key affair as the general public was not allowed to participate in the grand event in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with no restrictions on the event this year, the festivities began today with the riveting pomp and show for which the Jagannath Yatra is known for. Details here.