Tag: Culture news
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The Suri Empire
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist) Patna: Sher Shah Suri (1486-1545), also known as Farid Khan, laid the foundation of the Suri Empire in Bihar. He was a great warrior, an eminent leader, a great strategist, and also a powerful administrator. Sher Shah Suri took over the Mughal empire in 1538 by defeating the Mughal emperor Humayun.…
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Why is it important to worship girls according to age
(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) Kanpur: The practice of Navratri is nearing completion. The holy days of worship will be completed with Kanya worship. Kanya worship is of special importance in the worship of the Goddess. According to the age of Kanya, they reside in the form of Goddess. Kanya-Poojan is very important in the fast…
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Good news for devotees coming to visit Chardham
(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) Dehradun: Visitation of devotees in Char Dham will be extended. Now the decision to have darshan at the temple by 3 pm instead of 12 noon is going to be taken by Uttarakhand Char Dham Devasthanam Management Board. The number is expected to increase after the concessions for the pilgrims coming…
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Navratri on 17 October
(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) Kanpur: This time Navratri will start a month late due to Adhikmaas. On September 17 last year, Shardiya Navaratri started from the next day of the Sarvapitra Amavasya. This time Pitrupaksha started from 2 September which ended on 17 September. From the 18 September onwards, there was Adhikmaas. It is 28…
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Importance of Adhikmaas Full moon
(Deepshikha Gautam, Intern Journalist) Kanpur: Lord Vishnu is worshiped on the full moon every month, but the full moon day of the Adhikmaas is of great importance. This full moon comes once in three years due to the full moon of the Adhikmaas. On this day most people also offer Lakshmi Narayan Puja, saying that…
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Avinash Karn, rising face in Madhubani painting
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): Madhubani painting ‘Natraj’ was put up in an auction by a Delhi based Art Gallery, ‘Arts of the Earth’. The artist name Avinash Karn, a 29-year-old boy from Ranti village, Bihar, got under the limelight for the same. His painting was sold at a price of 2.48 lakh which made him…
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Toy crafting in Bihar holds the ancient spirit as well!
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): The world is sprinting towards modernization but at the same time, it’s important to hold on to the glory of our rich toy culture. We should shoulder the responsibility of keeping our heritage alive and doing that via promoting toy culture is a win-win for all! I mean why would one…
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Bidesia Dance, the heritage of folk dance in Bihar
(Riya Singh, Intern Journalist): The Dance form Bidesia is very renowned among the locals in the state Bihar. It is considered the most popular folk dance of Bihar. This dance is popularly known for its unique theme, which talks about social issues, contradictory topics, and conflict between the traditional and the modern life style. The…
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Rasogolla the origin of Odisha
( Namita Pradhan, Intern Journalist) Odisha; Rasogolla is originated from Odisha, and there’s no doubt about it. A lot of evidence and information are there to support the claims. It has historically religious importance which proves its origin from Odisha. It is a traditional food offered to Lord Jagannath. On the last ritual of Rath…
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Katak Chandi Goddess of Odia Culture
(Namita Pradhan, Intern Journalist) Katak Chandi is the most ancient temple of the Goddess Chandi at Cuttack, Odisha. It is situated near the banks of the Mahanadi river. The temple is famous for the festival of Durga Puja and Kali Puja festivals. The festival Durga Puja is more prominent at the temple which occurs for…