Category : Culture


Shivaji Maharaj's 1666 Aurangabad Visit Drew Massive Crowds

During his 1666 visit to Aurangabad, the capital of the Mughal Deccan province, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj attracted enormous crowds, highlighting his growing stature as a Maratha warrior king. This historical event coincides with his birth anniversary c

Ramzan Begins in Nagpur: Holy Month of Fasting and Prayer

The holy month of Ramzan commenced on Wednesday evening in Nagpur, marking a sacred period of fasting, prayer, and charity. While most Muslim sects start fasting on Thursday, the Dawoodi Bohra community began on Wednesday. Scholars emphasize the spiritual

Hubli Sarees: Faded Memory, Surviving Craft

Explore the tale of Hubli's six-yard sarees, where fading memories are kept alive through intricate motifs that reflect across the Deccan region's diverse weaving traditions.

Massive Shivaji Rangoli Created at Akola College

A massive 30,000 square feet rangoli portrait of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was created at Shri Shivaji College in Akot, using 40 quintals of material over six days by 15 students and artists.

Nagpur Christians Mark Ash Wednesday, Start Lenten Season

The Christian community in Nagpur observed Ash Wednesday with special prayer services, marking the start of the 40-day Lenten period of prayer and fasting. Archbishop Elias Gonsalves emphasized inner transformation and spiritual renewal in his Lenten Mess

Gita's Wisdom: How Thoughts Lead to Impulsive Actions

Explore Bhagavad Gita Chapter 2's profound psychological insights on how dwelling on sense objects creates attachment, desire, anger, and ultimately destroys wisdom - a timeless guide for modern self-awareness.

Kolkata Ramadan Starts with Moon Sighting, Charity Efforts Rise

The Masjid-e-Nakhoda Markazi Rooyat-e-Halal Committee declared Thursday as the first day of Ramadan after sighting the crescent moon. Across Kolkata, philanthropic activities are distributing ration kits for iftar and suhur to support families in need.

Maharashtra Prepares for Shiv Jayanti in Kolhapur and Nashik

Maharashtra is set to celebrate Shiv Jayanti on February 19 with grand processions, cultural events, and security arrangements in Kolhapur and Nashik. Key highlights include a mega padayatra at Panhala Fort and extensive traffic diversions in Nashik.

Ramzan Commences in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

The holy month of Ramzan has begun in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar following the crescent moon sighting. Muslims will observe fasting, prayers, and charity, with markets bustling and mosques preparing for Taraweeh prayers.

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