Diwali: The Festival of Lights Across India

How India Celebrates Diwali Despite the nation-wide ban of sale and bursting firecrackers, the spirit of Diwali festivities and celebration will continue across the country. Called the festival of lights, the festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil! The entire country will be brightly lit, new accounts will be opened and new things will be brought to the house. In this part, each region has got its very own way of celebrating the festival.… Continue reading Diwali: The Festival of Lights Across India

 November 13, 2020

Here Ravana is Worshipped during Dasara!

Ravana is Worshipped during Dasara! When the entire country celebrates Dussehra as victory of good over evil, there is one place in the country which worships the “so-called” evil during the Dussehra. As everyone knows after Navaratri on the 10th day, Vijayadasami or Dussehra is meant to kill the  10-headed evil called Ravana. While the effigies of Ravan are burnt on the occasion of Dussehra across the country, a small village in Maharashtra’s Akola district worships the… Continue reading Here Ravana is Worshipped during Dasara!

 October 26, 2020

Pope Benedict Becomes Longest-Living Pope In History

Timothy Nerozzi : September 9, 2020 (Religion Unplugged) At 93 years and 141 days old on Sept. 4, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI became the longest-living person to have occupied the Chair of Saint Peter in history. However, Benedict’s record carries an asterisk — as a pope emeritus, he is one of the vast minority of pontiffs to resign from his office. Throughout history, it has been far more common for popes to die on the… Continue reading Pope Benedict Becomes Longest-Living Pope In History

 September 15, 2020

कौन थे स्वामी केशवानंद भारती ?

“केरल के शंकराचार्य” का निधन 7 सितंबर 2020 को 79 साल के एक संत का केरल में निधन हो गया। उन्हें केरल का शंकराचार्य कहा जाता था। वे धर्म के संसार में बहुत लोकप्रिय थे, पर भारत का इतिहास उन्हें एक बहुत बड़ी जीत की वजह से याद रखते आ रहा था। केरल में कासरगोड़ जिला में एक शैव मठ है। सदियों पुराना एक शैव मठ, जो एडनीर नामक जगह पर स्थित है। इसी शैव… Continue reading कौन थे स्वामी केशवानंद भारती ?

 September 7, 2020

Historic Day : Rama Mandir Construction starts at Rama Janmabhoomi

Historic Day: Rama Mandir Construction starts at Rama Janmabhoomi August 5, 2020, will be remembered by most of the Indians, especially all the people who believe the Hindu faith because it is one of the most important days wherein the foundation stone was laid for building the Rama temple in Ayodhya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid its first brick in Ayodhya at 12:44 pm, as per the muhurat for bhumi puja. PM Modi was seen… Continue reading Historic Day : Rama Mandir Construction starts at Rama Janmabhoomi

 August 5, 2020

Bakrid – Sacrifice as the Hallmark of Life

Bakrid – Sacrifice as the Hallmark of Life Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid will be celebrated in India on Saturday (August 1) Also known as the ‘festival of sacrifice’ Bakrid falls on the tenth day of the Dhu al-Hijjah Eid-ul-Adha or Bakrid will be celebrated in India on Saturday (August 1). Also known as the ‘festival of sacrifice’, Bakrid celebration lasts for about three days. It honors the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim, the messenger in Islam who… Continue reading Bakrid – Sacrifice as the Hallmark of Life

 July 31, 2020

Puri Jagannath Temple Rathyatra : History of Disruptions on the Yatra

Puri Jagannath Temple Rathyatra : History of Disruptions on the Yatra The Supreme court on Monday allowed, with conditions, the Rath Yatra at Jagannath Temple in Puri, scheduled for 23 June. The temple committee, central and the Odisha governments have been asked to coordinate the event with necessary curbs to prevent the spread of covid-19. When we visit history there are several occassion when the Rath Yatra at Jagannath Temple didn’t organsied due to the… Continue reading Puri Jagannath Temple Rathyatra : History of Disruptions on the Yatra

 June 22, 2020

Who would you choose, Jesus or the Spirit?

Who would you choose, Jesus or the Spirit? Thomas Reese (RNS) — When you create a password at your bank, it asks you some authentication questions. My favorite is, “What historical person would you most like to meet?” I always wonder how many people say “Jesus.” On May 21, we celebrate the Ascension, the day Jesus left the Earth. I think a lot of us would like to have him back. But Jesus did leave… Continue reading Who would you choose, Jesus or the Spirit?

 May 21, 2020

St John Paul II honored as Poland sees new abuse allegations

St John Paul II honored as Poland sees new abuse allegations By VANESSA GERA Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — St. John Paul II was honored on the centennial of his birth Monday with special Masses at the Vatican and in his native Poland, an anniversary that comes as the Polish church finds itself confronted by new allegations of clerical sex abuse. From the small town of Wadowice, Poland, where Karol Wojtyla was born on… Continue reading St John Paul II honored as Poland sees new abuse allegations

 May 18, 2020

When religion sided with science: Medieval lessons for surviving COVID-19

When religion sided with science: Medieval lessons for surviving COVID-19 Phillip I. Lieberman Vanderbilt University (THE CONVERSATION) Faced with a range of serious patient reactions to the COVID-19 disease, doctors and nurses have sometimes struggled to find viable treatment options. But when we examine faith-based responses to the virus, spiritual guidance has proved even more elusive. Guidelines for faith leaders from the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention encourage groups to clean surfaces and limit… Continue reading When religion sided with science: Medieval lessons for surviving COVID-19

 May 18, 2020