Origin of the name Bharata or Bharata-varṣa (Bharat)

The name Bhārata or Bhārata-varṣa (Bharata-varsha) is said to be derived from the name of either Dushyanta’s son Bharata or Rishabha’s son Bharata.Several Puranas state that it is derived from the name of Bharata, the son of Rishabha. However, some Puranic passages state that it is derived from Bharata, which…

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Independence Day of India, 15th August 2012 – Live Webcast

15th August, 1947 is celebrated as the Independence Day in India, commemorating India’s independence from the British occupation and its birth as a sovereign nation. India achieved independence following over 250 years of Mughal rule and 200 years of British rule. It was on this day when India was sworn…

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Why visit temples?

There are thousands of temples all over India in different size, shape and locations but not all of them are considered to be built the Vedic way. Generally, a temple should be located at a place where earth’s magnetic wave path passes through densely. It can be in the outskirts…

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Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda, considered to be a major force in the revival of Hinduism in modern India, was the chief disciple of the 19th century saint Ramakrishna Paramahansa and the founder of the Ramakrishna Math and the Ramakrishna Mission. Swamiji is considered a key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies…

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Republic Day Schedule, Celebrations & Live webcast – 26 January 2013

Happy Republic Day to all fellow Indians. Live webcast of the Republic Day 2013 Watch the Live Webcast of Flag Hoisting Ceremony by Hon’ble President of India followed by Republic Day Parade from Rajpath at 9:30 AM on 26th Jan 2013. Click on the video below to play. Republic Day…

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Happy Republic Day

Although India obtained its independence on 15 August 1947, it did not yet have a permanent constitution till the 26 January 1950. The new constitution of free India, which is considered as the real building block of our country, came into force with effect from 26th Jan 1950. It was…

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Sarasbaug Ganapati goes in for a woolen sweater & cap

As the temperature drops and the mercury south, devotees of the famous Sarasbaug Ganapati temple decided to adorn the idol with a woollen sweater and cap to keep the Elephant God warm. “I got the warm clothes specially woven. I had also got a special shawl made for the Sai…

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Happy New Year 2012

If mankind becomes one family, then world will become a paradise. Those promoting differences between people are destroying the love and compassion in human hearts & responsible for breaking up mankind into fragments. There is no greater sin than this. What the world needs today is the redeeming and unifying…

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Indian Flag

Indian flag, representing India’s long struggle for freedom is a national treasure. It represents the status of India as an independent republic. The late Prime Minister Jawaharlal    Nehru called it a flag not only of freedom for ourselves, but a symbol of freedom to all people.” “It will be necessary…

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Religions in India

India known as the land of spirituality, philosophy and the origin of civilization, was the birthplace of some great religions, which even exist today in different parts of the world. Religion being an important part of the India’s culture, religious diversity and tolerance are both established in the country by…

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