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What is Moksha?

Moksha in Indian philosophies represents liberation from the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth (samsara). Achieved through spiritual practices, it culminates in eternal peace and unity with the divine. Karma influences the cycle, with actions affecting future lives. Moksha and Buddhism’s Nirvana both aim for the transcendence of worldly existence and the realization of spiritual truths. Dharma and Karma are critical for attaining Moksha, with Karma dictating the spiritual journey and Dharma guiding righteous living.

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Naga Panchami

What is Naga Panchami? Naga Panchami or Nag Panchami is a festival where snakes – particularly Cobras are worshiped. The snakes or serpents, are regarded as symbols of fertility, rebirth, and transformation. What do they do? In India, snakes specifically cobras are worshiped as part of ancient folklore and beliefs. The worship of snakes is […]

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Epics, Vedas and more

The epics, Vedas, and other sacred texts of India are the foundation of Indian culture and religion. These ancient texts contain a wealth of wisdom and knowledge on a wide range of topics, including philosophy, theology, ethics, law, and the arts.

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What is NavRoz?

What is NavRoz? Indian Parsis celebrate Nowruz, which is the Persian New Year, and it is known as “Navroz” in India. The celebration of Navroz among Indian Parsis has its roots in the Zoroastrian tradition of ancient Persia, and it is celebrated as a cultural and social festival. Nowruz is a Persian festival that marks […]

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What is Sojibu Nongma Panba?

What is Sojibu Nongma Panba? Sojibu Nongma Panba is a traditional festival of Manipur, a northeastern state of India. It is celebrated on the 14th day of the lunar month of Langban (February/March) by the Meitei community of Manipur. The festival marks the beginning of the agricultural season and is dedicated to the goddess Sojibu, […]

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What is Rongali Bihu?

What is Rongali Bihu? The state of Assam has the Assamese new year festival is known as Bihu, which is actually a set of three different festivals celebrated at different times of the year. Here’s a brief overview of each of the three Bihu festivals: Rongali Bihu or Bohag Bihu This is the most important […]

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What is Puthandu?

What is Puthandu? Puthandu, also known as Tamil New Year, is a festival celebrated by Tamilians in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in Sri Lanka. It falls on the first day of the Tamil month of Chithirai, which usually falls on April 14th in 2023 but it can vary since it’s based on […]

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What is Pohela Boishakh?

Pohela Boishakh Pohela Boishakh is the Bengali New Year and is celebrated in the Indian state of West Bengal and the country of Bangladesh. The festival usually falls on April 14th or 15th every year, according to the Bengali calendar. Pohela Boishakh is a time of joy, renewal, and hope. The celebration of the Bengali […]

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What is Vishu?

What is Vishu? Vishu is an Indian new year festival that is primarily celebrated in the southern Indian state of Kerala, as well as in some other parts of the country. It usually falls on or around April 14th each year and marks the beginning of the Malayalam New Year. The festival is also known […]