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Ratha saptami is a festival dedicated to the Sun God that is celebrated around Jan-Feb every year. Here’s a chance to learn more about this auspicious day. 1. Ratha Saptami marks the beginning of this season. A. Summer B. Autumn …
Hanuman jayanti was celebrated on January 11, 2013 in several parts of India and the world. On this special occasion, let’s test your knowledge about this endearing, powerful and humble divine figure.. 1. Name the “nama” that is being incessantly …
1. The birth-name of Kanaka Dasa A. Gopala DasaruB. Thimmappa NayakaC. Biregowda 2. Name Kanaka Dasa’s GuruA. VyasarajaB. GopaladasaC. Madhva Pathi vittala Daasa 3. Kanakadasa composed how many compositions?A. Three-hundredB. Three-hundred and twentyC. Two-hundred and forty 4. In which temple can we find …
This month the auspicious occasion of Tulasi Kalyanam or Tulasi Vivah is celebrated across the world by Hindus. Tulasi is a holy plant who is considered to be an incarnation of the Lord’s consort. The plant is worshipped and revered …
We often come across the name “Vishwakarma” in many stories from the Puranas and Itihasas. But little do we know about him except perhaps that he is a heavenly architect. In some parts of India, Vishwakarma Puja is celebrated around …
August 9, 2012 is Krishna Janmashtami. Most of us are quite familiar with Sri Krishna’s childhood and youth lilas as a cowherd in Gokula and Vrindavan. For a change, here are some questions to see how much you know about …
June 29 was the auspicious occasion of Ashada Ekadasi (Ekadasi day in the month of Ashada). This is a holy day for Hindus the world over and has many significances in different holy spots in India, the most famous of …
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Swamigal, the 68th pontiff of the Kanchi Sankara Mutt is considered to be one of the greatest saints of India. His entire life can be characterized simply as one of divinity and humility. He was …
Ganga Dasami or Ganga Dussehra, the day when the holy Ganga descended from the heavens to the earth, will be celebrated this year on May 31, 2012. Let’s see how much you know about this sacred river and the stories …
