The COVID-19 cases have been rising at an alarming rate prompting states like Punjab, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka to impose strict COVID-19 measures. Lockdowns, nightcurfews have been imposed in many districts and cities to stop the spread of the infection. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan claimed that people have become complacent in following the COVID-19...
With Ram Lalla’s idol moved out of the makeshift structure and regally ensconced in the premises with other deities, Holi will be celebrated with grandeur for the first time at Ram janma bhoomi in Ayodhya. Though the Supreme Court verdict handed over land to a Hindu party for construction of a temple in November 2019, Holi celebrations...
“Bura na maano, Holi hai!” The festival of Holi is a celebration of good over evil, and everyone celebrates it with much fervor and cheer. While the mornings are dedicated to drenching family, friends and all in bright colors, afternoons and evenings are meant for gorging on some mouthwatering delicacies. This Holi stay safe and relish these traditional...
Holi gets us close to our religion and our mythology as it is essentially the celebration of various legends associated with the festival. Foremost is the legend of Bhakt Prahlad and Hiranyakshyap. The story goes that there once lived a powerful king, Hiranyakshyap who considered himself a god and wanted everybody to worship him. To...
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In what is known as the hub of Holi in India – Barsana- the festival is known as Lathmaar Holi. The lath (stick) is in the hands of the women on this day and the men need to work a lot to save themselves from the immensely charged up womenfolk. Following the tradition, men of Nandgaon, the birthplace of...
Much as the story of Bhakt Prahlad and Holika is famously associated with the festival of Holi, the fun-filled next day of ‘dhuleti’ holds its origin to the transcendental pastimes of Lord Krishna with Radha Rani and Gopis of Braj Bhumi (a cluster of places- Vrindavan, Nandgaon, Barsana and Mathura in Uttar Pradesh). Folklore goes that...
In a Gallup poll last year, only half of 18 to 39-year-olds in America viewed capitalism positively, down from 66 percent in 2010. Young adults’ opinion of capitalism over the last decade has deteriorated to the point where socialism is tied with it in popularity. By Shivaji Sengupta I, too, sign America. I am the darker brother. They...
