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Dhanteras Starts Off the Diwali Celebrations

Dhanteras is the first day of the five day long Diwali festivities. It is celebrated in diverse ways. Laxmi, Yama and Dhanvantri are the main protagonists. more...

Celebration of Dussera in Mysore

Dussera is special in Mysore because it was on there that Durga slew Mahishasura after a ten day battle. Dussera receives both royal and state patronage in Karnataka. more...

The Hindu Festival of Durga Puja

Dussera is celebrated as Durga Puja in West Bengal to commemorate the victory over Mahishasura. The Hindu diaspora celebrates Durga Puja in a less traditional manner. more...

Rama Lila in the Hindu Festival of Dussera

The article first discusses the prominence of the Rama Lila in the Dussera celebrations and then elucidates on the evolution of the Ramayana in a wider context. more...

The Hindu Festivals of Navratri and Dussera

Ram's victory over Ravan, Durga slaying Mahishasura or worshiping the Mother Goddess - Navratri and Dussera are celebrated throughout India in different ways. more...

Contemporary Trends in Raksha Bandhan

Today the bhabhi has been inducted into Raksha Bandhan, a festival originally between brothers and sisters. She is given a special rakhi called lumba. more...

Brahmacharya Ashram Or The Student Stage

The human life span is divided into four ashrams or stages. Brahmacharya Ashram is the first stage in which the student receives spiritual instruction. more...

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