Category : Culture


2,500-Year-Old Mud-Brick Building Found in Egyptian Delta

Archaeologists in Egypt's Nile Delta have uncovered a 2,500-year-old mud-brick building using non-invasive geophysical methods. The structure, from the 26th Dynasty, offers rare insights into ancient urban planning and administration in a waterlogged regi

Man Cuts Off Tongue as Offering to Hanuman in Odisha Temple

A 55-year-old devotee in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district allegedly chopped off his tongue and offered it to Lord Hanuman at a temple, triggering panic. The man, Nehru Mallick, is in serious condition after the extreme act of devotion.

Slowjamastan: The 11-Acre Desert Nation Built in Lockdown

Randy Williams created the Republic of Slowjamastan on 11 acres in California during the pandemic. With 25,000 citizens, bizarre laws like banning Crocs, and a mission to escape political divisiveness, this micronation is hosting MicroCon 2027.

Siddhivinayak Temple Hits Rs 182 Crore Revenue Record

Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple announces record Rs 182 crore revenue for FY 2025-26, a 35% increase. The trust allocates substantial funds for healthcare, scholarships, and women's welfare initiatives in its new budget.

Varanasi Hosts Samrat Vikramaditya Mahanatya from April 3-5

Varanasi will stage the Samrat Vikramaditya Mahanatya from April 3 to 5, 2026, celebrating the emperor's valor and justice. The event includes a Vedic clock offering to Baba Vishwanath and heralds a cultural renaissance ahead of the 2028 Simhastha in Avan

Hanuman Chalisa Language: Awadhi, Not Sanskrit

The Hanuman Chalisa, a revered Hindu devotional hymn, was composed in Awadhi, not Sanskrit, by Tulsidas in the 16th century. This linguistic choice made it accessible to the masses, reflecting its cultural and spiritual significance.

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