“नदियः पृथ्व्याः जीवनधारा यस्याः संरक्षणं सर्वेषां दैविकम्। प्राणिनां निवासस्थानं यस्याः प्रदेशः पावनः, तस्याः संरक्षणं सर्वेषां मोक्षमयम्।” Translation: “Rivers are the life veins of the Earth, whose protection is divine for all. Their regions are abodes of life, sanctified, and their preservation leads to liberation for all.” In the heart of India, where the mighty Ganges River flows, lies a day of profound significance known as Ganga Saptami. This day, celebrated with great reverence and devotion, marks the birth of the goddess Ganges, a symbol of purity, life, and spiritual enlightenment.

राघव वंश का हर शृंग महान । प्रेम और समर्पण का है यह गान ।। जय हो राघव कुल, विजयी हो सदा । श्रीराम का वंश, हमारा आदर्श बना ।। Lord Ram Is an important and most worshipped deity of Sanatan Dharma. He is considered the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu, who took human form at the cusp of the treta and dwapar yug to stabilize dharma in the world of humans.

Navratri is the most important festival for Hindus. It is more than just a festival; it is a celebration of faith, devotion, and togetherness. Navratri occurs four times a year, once in each season: Vasant Navratri in spring, Ashad Navratri in summer, Sharad Navratri in autumn, and Magh Navratri in winter. Among these, Sharad Navratri is the most popular and is celebrated widely with great enthusiasm by Hindus all over the world.

A Bhartiya thali is incomplete without a sweet or Mithai. We all love sweets and there are varieties to choose from- kheer, halwa, malpuas, barfis and laddus. Every region has its own favorites. But if there was one sweet that could be defined as the national sweet, it would have to be the Laddus. The sweet balls made with flour, ghee, sugar and nuts are undoubtedly the most popular sweet not only of the country but the whole sub-continent.

The month of shravan has ended, and for past few days, the markets have been flooding with varieties of beautiful rakhis . Rakhi is a sacred thread or a band which a sister ties on her brother’s wrist and prays for his well being and prosperity. This beautiful Hindu tradition, Raksha Bandhan is observed on the full moon day of the Shravan maas. It is celebrated enthusiastically in all parts of India, especially in the North and West.

Today, we celebrate 76 years of Indian Independence. We join with all the Indians around the world, hoping for a better future for our childrens, and remembering the efforts we took to get here. Each year Indians on 15th of August, India celebrate Independence day as a mark of the end of British rule and a beginning of a new era. It is a national festival, celebrated by all irrespective of their caste or religion.

Today, we celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence. We join with all the Indians around the world, hoping for a better future for our childrens, and remembering the efforts we took to get here. On 15th of August 1947, India was declared free from British rule. We all have grown up celebrating this day with patriotic songs and stories of freedom fighters who participated in the struggle for a free nation.

Today, the 15th of August, India is celebrating the day when the country got its freedom. It was on 15th August1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism and reins of control were handed over to the leaders of the country. It marked the end of almost 200 years of British rule in the subcontinent. The year of 1857 is significant in the history of India. There was a major uprising against British rule.

Vaidyanath jyotirlinga, Commonly referred as Baidyanath dham or Baba dham is located in Deoghar in the state of Jharkhand. Deoghar which translates as the house of Gods is the most visited town in Jharkhand. It is mentioned in ancient texts as Ketakivan. The manifestation of Shiva here is linked with Ravan, the king of Lanka. Lanka was a prosperous town but there was no happiness. Ravan, who was a devotee of Shiva felt that all will be good only if the Lord resides here.

Omkareshwar which is situated on an island in the holy river Narmada. The place derives its name from the island which is shaped naturally like the sacred symbol ‘Om’ that adds to the divinity of the place. The island is also called Mandhata. It is named after the king Mandhata, an ancestor of Ram who ruled here in satyug. It was due to his devotion that Shiva decided to reside here.