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Holi 2025: 9 Unique Holi Traditions And Rituals Across India You Need To See To Believe
Holi isn't just about splashing colours-across India, this festival of joy takes on wildly different forms, each with its own cultural twist.
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Holi 2025: When Is Holi? Know Date, History, Puja Rituals And Significance
The much-anticipated festival of Holi is just around the corner and it is unmistakably one of the most exciting celebrations in India.
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Holi 2025: Holika Dahan Date, Muhurat, Significance And All You Need To Know
Holika Dahan, also known as Holika Deepak or Chhoti Holi, marks the eve of the vibrant festival of Holi. Holika Dahan celebrates the victory of good over evil.
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2,400-Year-Old Puppets with Expressive Faces Discovered in El Salvador
Archaeologists in El Salvador have unearthed 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets with expressive faces atop a pyramid. The figurines, featuring movable heads, were likely used in public rituals to depict historical or mythical events. The discovery challenges the belief that ancient El Salvador was culturally isolated, linking its traditions to broader ...
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Does A Costly Steam Iron Really Make A Difference? We Put It To The Test
The daily ritual of ironing: it’s a task many of us love to hate, yet it’s hard to deny the satisfaction of a crisp shirt or freshly pressed trousers. Let’s dive deep into their performance, to find out if a premium model is worth it.
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Watch: Indian-Origin Family Welcomes Sacred Cow Into US Home For Housewarming Ritual
'Bahula', a cow from Sri Surabhi Go Ksetra, was featured in a viral video attending a housewarming in Lathrop, California.
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Phulera Dooj 2025: Date, Time, Rituals, Celebrations And Significance
Phulera Dooj 2025: Phulera Dooj is celebrated before Holi in the month of Phalgun. On this day, Holi is played with flowers instead of colours.
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'Sacred' Lemon Sold For Rs 13,000 In Tamil Nadu Temple Auction
A single lemon used in rituals at a temple in a village in this district, was auctioned for Rs 13,000, temple authorities said on Friday.
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Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian cere...
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Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices
A study of seven severed skulls with iron nails in Iron Age Spain reveals varying cultural practices. Strontium isotope analysis determined that some skulls belonged to local individuals, while others came from distant regions. The skulls' placement indicates different purposes—ancestor veneration within homes or intimidation through public displ...
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Prajakta Koli And Vrishank Khanal Keep It Stylish In Green Outfits By Anita Dongre For Their Pre-Wedding Rituals
Prajakta Koli and Vrishank Khanal look adorable as they share pictures from their pre-wedding festivities wearing Anita Dongre
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Maha Shivratri 2025: History, Significance, Fasting Rules And Other Details
Maha Shivratri 2025: Maha Shivratri, one of the largest and most revered festivals in Hinduism, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the third god of the Hindi trinity.
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BRS Leader K Kavitha Offers Prayers At 'Peddagattu Jatara' Festival In Telangana
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha today offered prayers at the Lingamantula Swamy temple in Telangana's Suryapet district and also took part in rituals at the five-day festival Peddagattu Jatara.
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"If Educated People...": Groom Returns Dowry Of Rs 5 Lakh In Rajasthan, Earns Praise
A 30-year-old bridegroom, who was gifted Rs 5,51,000 as dowry amid wedding rituals, returned the money to the bride's family soon after the ceremony, earning widespread praise among relatives and villagers in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer.
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Maha Kumbh 2025: Vijay Deverakonda Takes A Holy Dip: "Saying Prayers With Mummy Dearest"
Hema Malini, Sunil Grover, Kabir Khan, Guru Randhawa, Avinash Tiwary, Mamta Kulkarni, Anupam Kher also participated in the rituals this year
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Holi 2025: 9 Unique Holi Traditions And Rituals Across India You Need To See To Believe
Holi isn't just about splashing colours-across India, this festival of joy takes on wildly different forms, each with its own cultural twist.
-
Holi 2025: When Is Holi? Know Date, History, Puja Rituals And Significance
The much-anticipated festival of Holi is just around the corner and it is unmistakably one of the most exciting celebrations in India.
-
Holi 2025: Holika Dahan Date, Muhurat, Significance And All You Need To Know
Holika Dahan, also known as Holika Deepak or Chhoti Holi, marks the eve of the vibrant festival of Holi. Holika Dahan celebrates the victory of good over evil.
-
2,400-Year-Old Puppets with Expressive Faces Discovered in El Salvador
Archaeologists in El Salvador have unearthed 2,400-year-old ceramic puppets with expressive faces atop a pyramid. The figurines, featuring movable heads, were likely used in public rituals to depict historical or mythical events. The discovery challenges the belief that ancient El Salvador was culturally isolated, linking its traditions to broader ...
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Does A Costly Steam Iron Really Make A Difference? We Put It To The Test
The daily ritual of ironing: it’s a task many of us love to hate, yet it’s hard to deny the satisfaction of a crisp shirt or freshly pressed trousers. Let’s dive deep into their performance, to find out if a premium model is worth it.
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Watch: Indian-Origin Family Welcomes Sacred Cow Into US Home For Housewarming Ritual
'Bahula', a cow from Sri Surabhi Go Ksetra, was featured in a viral video attending a housewarming in Lathrop, California.
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Phulera Dooj 2025: Date, Time, Rituals, Celebrations And Significance
Phulera Dooj 2025: Phulera Dooj is celebrated before Holi in the month of Phalgun. On this day, Holi is played with flowers instead of colours.
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'Sacred' Lemon Sold For Rs 13,000 In Tamil Nadu Temple Auction
A single lemon used in rituals at a temple in a village in this district, was auctioned for Rs 13,000, temple authorities said on Friday.
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Rare Pompeii Fresco Depicts Secret Dionysian Cult Rites and Initiations
Archaeologists in Pompeii have uncovered a rare fresco depicting the initiation rites of a Dionysian mystery cult. Found in the House of Thiasus, the painting stretches across three walls, showcasing maenads, satyrs, and ancient hunting rituals. The artwork suggests that initiates engaged in wilderness rituals, despite a Roman ban on Dionysian cere...
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Severed Skulls with Nails in Iron Age Spain Suggest Complex Ritual Practices
A study of seven severed skulls with iron nails in Iron Age Spain reveals varying cultural practices. Strontium isotope analysis determined that some skulls belonged to local individuals, while others came from distant regions. The skulls' placement indicates different purposes—ancestor veneration within homes or intimidation through public displ...
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Prajakta Koli And Vrishank Khanal Keep It Stylish In Green Outfits By Anita Dongre For Their Pre-Wedding Rituals
Prajakta Koli and Vrishank Khanal look adorable as they share pictures from their pre-wedding festivities wearing Anita Dongre
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Maha Shivratri 2025: History, Significance, Fasting Rules And Other Details
Maha Shivratri 2025: Maha Shivratri, one of the largest and most revered festivals in Hinduism, is dedicated to Lord Shiva, the third god of the Hindi trinity.
-
BRS Leader K Kavitha Offers Prayers At 'Peddagattu Jatara' Festival In Telangana
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLC K Kavitha today offered prayers at the Lingamantula Swamy temple in Telangana's Suryapet district and also took part in rituals at the five-day festival Peddagattu Jatara.
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"If Educated People...": Groom Returns Dowry Of Rs 5 Lakh In Rajasthan, Earns Praise
A 30-year-old bridegroom, who was gifted Rs 5,51,000 as dowry amid wedding rituals, returned the money to the bride's family soon after the ceremony, earning widespread praise among relatives and villagers in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer.
-
Maha Kumbh 2025: Vijay Deverakonda Takes A Holy Dip: "Saying Prayers With Mummy Dearest"
Hema Malini, Sunil Grover, Kabir Khan, Guru Randhawa, Avinash Tiwary, Mamta Kulkarni, Anupam Kher also participated in the rituals this year
