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Spiritual orator and motivational speaker Jaya Kishori has appealed to the youth to experience the Maha Kumbh at Sangam to "achieve peace, happiness and bliss". In an exclusive interview with NDTV ...

Magha Purnima 2025, occurring on February 12, is a highly auspicious day in Hinduism, marked by a full moon. Devotees honor ...

Magha Purnima holds a great religious and spiritual significance among Hindus. This day is considered one of the most auspicious day to perform various puja rituals. Magha Purnima also holds a ...

The importance of Magha Purnima is mentioned in Brahma Vaivarta Purana. According to the Hindu mythology, on this sacred day, Lord Vishnu resides in the River Ganga and therefore it is strongly ...

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From popular lunar festivals like Eid and Holi to traditional fiestas like Janai Purnima and Rosh Hashanah, here's a list of popular lunar holidays celebrated around the world. Lunar New Year is the ...

India has 29 states with at least 720 districts comprising of approximately 6 lakh villages, and over 8200 cities and towns. Indian postal department has allotted a unique postal code of pin code ...

Police told WAFF on Wednesday that Omari Denzell Foster Jr., 29, and R-Janai Elazsha Clifton, 30, were arrested in connection with the incident. Authorities said when officers arrived at the scene ...

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