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Book: Sacred Animals of India – Nanditha Krishna

The veneration of animals is an important aspect of Hindu culture and the book titled ‘Sacred Animals of India’ by Nanditha Krishna explores this unique characteristic of Hinduism. Apart from the religious aspects, the book also examines the various traditions, tribes and communities that protect certain unique animals in India and also gives a reminder about the role of animal species in the earth’s biodiversity. Apart from the Hindu tradition, the book also mentions about the animals worshipped in Buddhism and Jainism. From the Flyer of the Book Belief in the sanctity of animals originated from ideas of karma and the transmigration of souls — thus an ant or a tiger could be one’s past or future identity. Sacred Animals of India draws on the ancient religious traditions of India —Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism—to explore the customs and practices that engendered the veneration of animals in India . Animals are worshipped in India as deities, as, for instance, the elep

Holika Ropan On Magh Purnima - Beginning Of Holi Festival

Holika Ropan is a unique ritual observed in North India on the Purnima or full moon day in the Magh month. Holika Ropan 2025 date is February 12. This particular ritual observed on Maghi Poornima day is of significance to certain Hindu communities in North India . It is a ritual associated with Holi festival. The day kick starts the preparation for the Holi festival for certain communities. The Ropan ritual is thus of great importance to those people who observe Holi festival traditionally. The ritual is ignored in western parts of India. Holika Dahan takes place on the next Purnima day of full moon day, which is the Phalgun Purnima.

Shri Ram Charan Maharaj Jayanti – Ramsnehi Sampradaya

Sri Ram Charan Maharaj is an 18th century saint who found the religious tradition Ramsnehi Sampradaya. Shri Ram Charan Maharaj Jayanti 2025 date is February 11. He inspired his devotees to follow the transcendent Bhakti way and asked them to shun all sorts of hypocrisy and showy rituals. Shri Ram Charan Maharaj Jayanti marks the birth anniversary of this pious soul. Shri Ram Charan Maharaj was born on the Chaturdashi day during the Shukla Paksha in Magh month in Rajasthan. Shri Ram Charan Maharaj was inclined towards spiritualism from childhood. But he followed the wishes of his parents and started a family life. But the death of his father and numerous dreams that he saw thereafter kindled the spirit of inquiry in him. He took permission from his family and went in search of a Guru. He found his Guru in Kripa Ram Maharaj. After getting initiated by his Guru, Shri Ram Charan Maharaj is believed to have performed numerous miracles to prove that rituals are veil tha

Mysore Kumbh Mela – Tirumakudal Narsipur Kumbh Mela

The Kumba Mela at Tirumakudal Narsipur in Mysore in Karnataka is held once in three years and it attracts by thousands of people. Tirumakudal Narsipur Kumbh Mela. T. Narsipura is located at the confluence of the Kaveri River , Kabini River and Spatika Sarovara (a hidden mythical lake, also known as Gupta Gamini). The Kumbh Mela is held here as it strikes close resemblance to Prayag or Sangam where Ganga , Yamuna and Saraswati rivers meet. Thousands of saints and Hindu devotees take holy dip at the confluence of Kaveri, Kabini and Spatika Sarovar during the auspicious period. People organizing the Kumbh Mela claims that the Mela in 2010 is Poorna Kumbha Mela and the Mahodaya Punya Snan will be held in Meena Lagna. The confluence of the three rivers and the name of the area are mentioned in the Skanda Purana. Some scholars are of the view that Sage Agastya had visualized the spot as Dakshina Kashi. The region is also home to numerous Shiva Temples and a Lord Narasi