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हरियाली तीज की पौराणिक व्रत कथा – पूजा में पढ़ें

हरियाली तीज की पूजा पर ये कथा पढ़ी जाती है। इसे पूजा करने के बाद पढ़े। भगवान शिव ने पार्वतीजी को उनके पूर्व जन्म के बारे में याद दिलाने के लिए यह सुनाई थी। हरियाली तीज व्रत कथा इस प्रकार है : शिवजी कहते हैं- हे पार्वती! बहुत समय पहले तुमने हिमालय पर मुझे वर के रूप में पाने के लिए घोर तप किया था। इस दौरान तुमने अन्न-जल त्याग कर सूखे पत्ते चबाकर दिन व्यतीत… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/hariyali-teej-vrat-katha/">Continue reading हरियाली तीज की पौराणिक व्रत कथा – पूजा में पढ़ें</a>

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August 21, 2020

108 Names of Lord Ganesha : Ashtottara Shatanamavali

108 Names of Ganesha: Ashtottara Shatanamavali Lord Ganesha is known as the God of new beginnings and the Lord who removes all obstacles from the path of his devotees, blesses with wisdom, intelligence, good fortune, name, fame, prosperity and abundance. He represents auspiciousness and so his blessings are invoked to begin any venture or work, be it an interview, inauguration of new business and bringing home a new vehicle. There are 108 names of Lord… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/108-names-of-lord-ganesha-ashtottara-shatanamavali/">Continue reading 108 Names of Lord Ganesha : Ashtottara Shatanamavali</a>

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August 21, 2020

All You Wanted to Know About “Islamic Calendar”

All You Wanted to Know About Islamic Calendar The Islamic Calendar was established 1441 years ago by the second Caliph Omar ibn Khattab. Before that Muslims in their respective provinces, following the Arab tradition of the time, were counting the days and months – with sighting of the new moon and counting the days thereafter without following any particular calendar or dating system. After the Islamic State spread to new areas beyond the Arab land,… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/all-you-wanted-to-know-about-islamic-calendar/">Continue reading All You Wanted to Know About “Islamic Calendar”</a>

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August 21, 2020

Muharram Month begins : 2nd Holiest Month after Ramzaan

Muharram Month begins; 2nd Holiest Month after Ramzaan Muharram is considered one of the holiest months of the Islamic Lunar calendar. In this month, Muslims are prohibited from taking part in warfare. Muharram means ‘impermissible’ and is believed to be the month of recollection. Muharram al Haram is the first month of the Islamic Calendar. Muslims around the globe will celebrate Al Hijri 1442 on August 20 or August 21 according to the appearance of the… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/muharram-month-begins-2nd-holiest-month-after-ramzaan/">Continue reading Muharram Month begins : 2nd Holiest Month after Ramzaan</a>

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August 21, 2020

Navroz 2020 : Parsi New Year : Jamshed-i-Nouroz

The new Persian calendar begins with Navroz.. ‘Nav’ means new, and ‘Roz’ that stands for – New Day. Navroz is celebrated by Parsis as the new year first day. On the first day of the Zoroastrian calendar’s first month, Farvardin, parsis start thier new year. The festival falls every year on Spring Equinox around 21st March, but the Parsi community in India follows the Shahenshahi (imperial) calendar and thus celebrate their new year later in July or… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/navroz-2020-parsi-new-year-jamshed-i-nouroz/">Continue reading Navroz 2020 : Parsi New Year : Jamshed-i-Nouroz</a>

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August 17, 2020

Lesser Known Religions in World: “Church of all Worlds”

Lesser Known Religions in World: Church of all Worlds The Church of all Worlds (CAW) is the first Pagan Church founded in the US. It was incorporated in 1968 by Tim Zell (now Oberon Zell) and recognized by the IRS in 1970. Oberon read Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein and was so inspired by the vision of a Nest — a close-knit group seeking a deep knowing of each other — that… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/lesser-known-religions-in-world-church-of-all-worlds/">Continue reading Lesser Known Religions in World: “Church of all Worlds”</a>

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August 16, 2020

काठिया बाबा : महात्मा रामदास की गायत्री भक्ति

काठिया बाबा : महात्मा रामदास की गायत्री भक्ति वृन्दावन में एक परमसिद्ध महात्मा थे। नाम तो उनका था – महात्मा रामदास, परंतु वे लकड़ी की लंगोट धारण करते थे। इसी कारण काठिया बाबा के नाम से ही प्रसिद्ध थे। काठिया बाबा ने अपनी साधना की सफलता का वर्णन इन शब्दों में किया है – “विद्या पाने के उपरांत मैं गुरु के पास से वापस अपने घर आया तब सर्वप्रथम मुझे गायत्री मंत्र सिद्ध करने की… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/kathia-baba-sant-ramdas-and-his-gayatri-bhakti-saints-of-india-miraculous-divine-figures/">Continue reading काठिया बाबा : महात्मा रामदास की गायत्री भक्ति</a>

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August 16, 2020

Religion based Welfare Organisations: Islamic Relief Worldwide

Religion based Welfare Organisations: Islamic Relief Worldwide As an independent humanitarian and development organisation, Islamic Relief has been serving humanity for 35 years. With an active presence in over 40 countries across the globe, the philanthropic organisation strives to make the world a better and fairer place for the three billion people still living in poverty. Since Islamic Republic received its first donation in 1984, they have helped millions of the world’s poorest and most… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/religion-based-welfare-organisations-islamic-relief-worldwide/">Continue reading Religion based Welfare Organisations: Islamic Relief Worldwide</a>

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August 16, 2020

Isha brings Yoga Online for Tamilnadu prisoners

Isha brings Yoga online for Tamilnadu prisoners Coimbatore: On the request of Tamil Nadu Prisons Department, Isha Yoga Center is conducting online Yoga sessions for inmates at all Central Prisons in Chennai, Vellore, Cuadallore, Trichy, Salem and Palayankottai. Isha teachers trained by Sadhguru are delivering the online modules in Tamil to participants. The request was made by the state government’s Prisons Department to improve physical and mental health of inmates.The online sessions commenced on 28… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/isha-brings-yoga-online-for-tamilnadu-prisoners/">Continue reading Isha brings Yoga Online for Tamilnadu prisoners</a>

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August 14, 2020

Religion & Films : Muhammad: Messenger of God

Messenger of God The controversial and much talked about religious film of recent times has been Muhammad: Messenger of God (2015), directed by famous Iranian director Majidi Majid. And interestingly it has music by AR Rahman. The film still under ban in most of the Indian states and has not been released in our country. Iranian director Majid Majidi’s “Muhammad: The Messenger of God”, made on a budget of $40 million and the first episode… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/religion-films-muhammad-messenger-of-god-majid-majidi-controversial-film/">Continue reading Religion & Films : Muhammad: Messenger of God</a>

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August 13, 2020

Significance of Krishna Janmashtami

Significance of Krishna Janmashtami The Krishna Janmashtami celebrations are held across the country and also in various parts of the world. The festival is known by several names like Krishnashtami, Gokulashtami, Srikrishna Jayanti, Sree Jayanti, or simply as Janmashtami. According to Encyclopaedia Britannica, the occasion is observed especially in Mathura and Vrindavan (Brindaban), the scenes of Krishna’s childhood and early youth. On the preceding day devotees keep a vigil and fast until midnight, the traditional… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/significance-of-krishna-janmashtami/">Continue reading Significance of Krishna Janmashtami</a>

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August 10, 2020

How India Celebrates Krishna Janmashtami – Festivities Across India

How India Celebrates Krishna Janmashtami – Festivities Across India Krishna Janmashtami or popularly known as Janmashtami, an auspicious occasion, marks the birth of Lord Krishna, celebrated with great loyalty and heightened spirits across India, adding hope, happiness, heavenly and holy bliss to our hearts. Janmashtami is celebrated by Hindu devotees to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna who is believed to be the eighth avatar or incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Lord Krishna was born… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/how-india-celebrates-krishna-janmashtami-festivities-across-india/">Continue reading How India Celebrates Krishna Janmashtami – Festivities Across India</a>

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August 10, 2020