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5 Golden Arrows of Bhishma
by Rhea Karuturi
When the Kauravas were losing the battle, Duryodhana approached Bhishma one night and accused him for not fighting the battle to his full caliber b...
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Hanuman Mantra
by Rhea Karuturi
Rosary to be used for : Lal chandan ki mala , Lal munga ki mala
Flowers to be used : Lal vastra , Lal aasan , Lal phal , Lal phul
Total Number of R...
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Shloka Card 2
by Rhea Karuturi
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Shloka Card 1
by Rhea Karuturi
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4 Days of Pongal
by Rhea Karuturi
Lasting for over four days Pongal, a harvest festival is celebrated in the month of Shravan. Pongal literally means, "boiling over". The Tamil har...
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Sugar Cane & Sankranti
by Rhea Karuturi
Sugarcane is considered spiritual on harvest festival at any part of the country. You can find sugarcane in Tamil Nadu (Pongal), Northern states (...
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Makar Sankranti Traditions
by Rhea Karuturi
In Maharashtra, there is a custom of exchanging sweets made of jaggery, as the first sugarcane crop for the year is harvested during the period. ...
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Bhogi Festival
by Rhea Karuturi
Bogi festival or Bhogi is the first day of Pongal and is celebrated in honor of Lord Indra, "the God of Clouds and Rains". Lord Indra is worshiped...
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Bhogi Bonfire
by Rhea Karuturi
Another ritual observed on this day is Bhogi Mantalu, when useless household articles are thrown into a fire made of wood and cow-dung cakes. Girl...
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Why do we fly kites in Makar Sankranti?
by Rhea Karuturi
Makar Sankranti is one of the most famous festivals in India and it holds a great significance in Hindu religion. It is one of the most popular ha...
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Sankranti in Different States in India
by Rhea Karuturi
1. Karnataka
Makara Sankranti is celebrated in Karnataka with a ritual called "Ellu Birodhu” where women exchange “Ellu Bella” (regional delicacie...
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Why Coconuts are used in Pooja?
by Rhea Karuturi
The coconut represents the Hindu trinity of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the protector) and Shiva (the destroyer).
Devotees pay tribute to the t...
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