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10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche

March 30, 2023

The Dalai Lama recently recognized an eight-year-old Mongolian boy as the reincarnation of the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche, one of the most important spiritual leaders in Tibetan Buddhism. The boy’s recognition has generated celebrations among Buddhists in Mongolia, but ..

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Vedic Heritage Portal

March 28, 2023

The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has recently launched the Vedic Heritage Portal, a digital repository of vedic knowledge and traditions from across the country. This portal is the result of a seven-year effort and an estimated ..

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Sajibu Nongma Panba

March 22, 2023

Sajibu Nongma Panba is a lunar new year celebrated by the followers of Sanamahism in Manipur. This year, it falls on March 22.  In this article, we will discuss the origin and observance of this auspicious festival. The Origin of ..

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Chetri Chand – the Sindhi New Year

March 22, 2023

Chetri Chandra, also known as the Moon of Chaitra, is a festival celebrated by Sindhi Hindus to mark the beginning of the Lunar Hindu New Year. This year, it falls on 23 March 2023. In this article, we’ll take a ..

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Gudhi Padwa – The Marathi New Year

March 22, 2023

Gudhi Padwa is a festival celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy by Marathi and Konkani Hindus. It marks the start of the month of Chaitra as per the Hindu lunisolar calendar, which usually falls between March and April as per ..

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Navroz – the Persian New Year

March 22, 2023

Nowruz is an ancient festival that celebrates the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. It is observed by more than 300 million people in different regions worldwide, including the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, ..

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Chaitra Navratri – the Nine-Day Festival

March 22, 2023

The auspicious festival of Navratri is one of the most important and joyous festivals celebrated in India. This nine-day festival is celebrated twice a year and is dedicated to the worship of the nine forms of Goddess Durga. The upcoming ..

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Lakkhi Mela

March 21, 2023

Rajasthan’s Karauli district is known for its vibrant culture and festivals, and one such festival is the Lakkhi Mela, also known as Kaila Devi Chaitra Mela. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by people of different communities ..

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Matua Maha Mela

March 18, 2023

The Matua Dharma Maha Mela 2023 is scheduled to begin in West Bengal on March 19 and will run until March 25. Organized by the All India Matua Mahasangha, the event is a highly anticipated holiday for the Matua community, ..

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Mustatils

March 18, 2023

Saudi Arabia is home to thousands of monumental stone structures known as mustatils. These structures are rectangular, low-walled, and range from 20 to 600 meters in length. Despite their prevalence in the region, a comprehensive study of the structures was ..

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