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Durga ashtami vrat is an important Hindu ritual dedicated to Goddess Shakti (Goddess Durga). Masik Durga Ashtami is a monthly event observed on the ashtami tithi (8th day) of the shukla paksha (bright ...

At first glance, Durga is a happy young woman. Her bright smile contrasts with her fading yellow saree, and her long, neatly pleated hair shimmers in the sun. A yellow thread lay snugly around her ...

The concluding piece, ‘Chinnanjiru penpole’, set in raga Sindhubhairavi and tisra nadai Adi talam, depicted the radiance of Durga, comparing her cheerful presence to that of a young girl.

Holi promotes cultural unity, psychological, and physical benefits, blending ancient traditions with regional variations. Celebrations in North India focus on Phoolon Ki Holi linked to Lord ...

During the festive season in India, particularly around major festivals like Diwali, Eid, and Durga Puja, it is estimated that 100-150 million people travel across the country. The Railways ...

a nine-day festival that celebrates the Goddess Durga. FEBRUARY 2013: At least 36 Hindu pilgrims were killed in a stampede on the busiest day of the Kumbh Mela in Uttar Pradesh in 2013.

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