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Yatra Wishesh: Kashi Vishwanath Varanasi...it's holy! 16 February 2013
"Enlightenment, and the death which comes before it, is the primary business of Varanasi." ― Tahir Shah, Sorcerer's Apprentice "Om Namah Shivaya" One thing is certain: you cannot begin to fathom the mystery of India without a visit to Varanasi. Not...
Keywords: varanasi travel, The Ramnagar Fort, varanasi hindu university, great hindu thinkers
Read MoreMost Stunning images from the Maha Kumbh Mela 2013 02 March 2013
"Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible." - Frank Zappa -- an American composer, singer-songwriter, guitarist, recording engineer, music producer and film director. ...
Keywords: Maha Kumbh Mela 2013, stunning images 2013, most stunning images, Uttar Pradesh
Read MoreGangotri origin of Holy River Ganges 03 September 2015
Gangotri is a small town and a Nagar Panchayat at Uttarakashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. Gangotri is around 105 KM from Uttarakashi. Gangotri is accessible by road from Uttarakashi. It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the...
Keywords: Holy River Ganges, India, Travels, Bhagirathi
Read MoreKumbh Mela from January 14 19 June 2012
Kumbh Mela would begin in Allahabad from January 14, 2013 and would last till March 10. Unlike last mela, this Kumbh Mela would be held for 56days. It is known that Kumbh Mela is oen of the big Hindu pilgrimage,...
Keywords: Kumbh Mela 2013, river Ganges, river Ganges, river Ganges
Read MorePope Paul II wanted to take dip in Ganges 30 April 2011
The late Pope John Paul II, who will be beatified on May 1, had passed away without fulfilling his wish of taking a dip in the River Ganges, a holy river to the Hindus world over, according to Mar Rahael...
Keywords: beatification, beatification, beatification, Ganges
Read MoreKartika Pournami celebrated with fervor across the nation 11 November 2011
The sacred day in the Hindu mythology Thursday, was Kartika Pournima was celebrated with fervor across the Nation. Millions took bath in the holy river Ganges in Rishikesh and Haridwar. Most Indians across the country take bath in the rivers...
Keywords: Rishikesh, Lord Shiva, Rishikesh, Haridwar
Read MoreDeath Toll in Uttarakhand Reaches 60 18 June 2013
The River Ganges that is considered and adored by Hindus as consort of Lord Shiva, a sacred one to make the sinners purify their sins just by taking a dip into it, showed her furious face since 5 days and...
Keywords: State of Uttarakhand, Death Toll reaches 60, State of Uttarakhand, stranded at Uttarkasi
Read MorePilgrims Stranded at Uttar Kasi 17 June 2013
About 400 pilgrims went on North Indian Tour from Nalgonda District of AP were stranded at Uttar Kasi due to heavy rains and floods. Rocks fell from the hills on the ghat road that made the journey difficult for the...
Keywords: , , Uttar Kasi Floods, Uttarakhand State Government
Read MoreUttarakhand News 22 June 2013
The Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde visited Dehradun to tour the flood affected places in the State of Uttarakhand and after that to take stock of the situation by talking to the officials overseeing the rescue operations. The Supreme...
Keywords: Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, Uttarakhand News, Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde, pilgrims stranded in Uttarakhand
Read MoreTwo Bihar BJP MLAs quit 20 May 2014
Two MLAs of BJP resigned today, the duo are Vijay Kumar Mishra and Rana Gangeshwar Singh giving a major setback to the party which is yet to form government at the national level. Legislative Assembly's acting secretary Phool Jha also...
Keywords: Rana Gangeshwar Singh, Two MLAs of BJP resigned, Legislative Assembly's acting secretary Phool Jha, Bharatiya Janata Party
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