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Religious; faith Millions Leaving Faith Behind

Saradha Meloot - March 30, 2025

Religious identity is shifting worldwide. Many adults leave the faith they were raised in. Christianity and Buddhism face significant losses. More people...

Discover which countries lead the world in public holidays for 2026. This detailed guide explores holiday rankings, cultural origins, and frequently asked questions.

Features

Finding Lasting Peace Amid The Chaos Of Desires, Ego And Karmphal...

Dr Naresh Purohit - March 4, 2025

We are small, ignorant, helpless and unsafe. There should not be any doubt about our smallness with eight billion of us on...

POSITIVE VIBES

Crowds Surge Into Maha Kumbh on Shivratri Day

Dr Naresh Purohit - February 28, 2025

Crowds surge into Maha Kumbh on Shivratri day thronging river banks through out the clock, vendors selling ‘puja’ ware and security staff...

Discover the unique traditions of Kottankulangara Temple, where men dress as women for a sacred ritual honoring Goddess Durga.

GOOD NEWS

Kottankulangara Temple; A Unique Shrine of Goddess Durga

pradeep R S - February 16, 2025

The Kottankulangara Sree Bhagavathy Temple, located in Chavara, Kollam, is a revered shrine dedicated to Goddess Durga. Known for its distinctive traditions...

National

Hinduism Is Nature Itself At The Mahakumbh

Dr Naresh Purohit - February 14, 2025

Nowhere else humans ever congregated for a single event in such a number; be that religious, sports, war, funeral or festivity. It’s...

According to Hindu tradition, a dip in the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati during this auspicious period is believed to absolve sins and pave the path to salvation. The origins of the Kumbh are steeped in the Puranic tale of the Samudra Manthan, where drops of divine nectar (amrita) spilled at four locations, Prayagraj, Haridwar, Nashik, and Ujjain, sanctifying these sites forever.

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Maha Kumbh – How spirituality coexist with worldly distinctions?

Dr Naresh Purohit - February 6, 2025

According to Hindu tradition, a dip in the holy confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati during Maha Kumbh is...

For a fragmented belief system, which Hinduism is supposed to be, no other religion or belief system in this world has been able to do what it has done and bring together nearly 500 million adherents to a holy venue (mahakumbh) within a period of a month. Anywhere else in the world, across all its History. The lack of street power, for which Hinduism is denigrated for, wasn't supposed to prop up such a show. But, it has.

National

Mahakumbh: Two Sides Of Modern India

Dr Naresh Purohit - February 2, 2025

For a fragmented belief system, which Hinduism is supposed to be, no other religion or belief system in this world has been...

The Mahakumbh is transient, a brief yet profound convergence of humanity. Participants, from saffron-clad saints to curious foreigners, return to their daily lives after this spiritual renewal. It is not a permanent exhibition but an occasional reminder of the eternal pursuit of balance and harmony.

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Mahakumbh; Only Path To Liberation Lies Within

Dr Naresh Purohit - January 26, 2025

The Mahakumbh is transient, a brief yet profound convergence of humanity. Participants, from saffron-clad saints to curious foreigners, return to their daily...