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HISTORICAL FACTS: Himalayas - The Untold Story

Why Did Yudhishthira Have to Visit Hell Before Heaven?

Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandavas, is often remembered as the embodiment of truth and virtue in the Mahabharata. Throughout his life, he struggled to uphold dharma even in the face of betrayal, war, and personal loss. After the great Kurukshetra War and the eventual end of his earthly journey,…

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Why Is Kubera Worshipped Despite Being Ravana's Brother?

When people hear that Kubera and Ravana were brothers, it often comes as a surprise. After all, Ravana is one of the most controversial figures in Hindu mythology, while Kubera is worshipped during Diwali and many other sacred rituals for blessings of wealth and abundance. The story reveals an important…

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CHANDO Group Releases 2025 Sustainability Report, Marking 15th Consecutive Year of Disclosure

SHANGHAI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 26, 2026, CHANDO Group hosted the launch of its 2025 Sustainability Report alongside a media salon at Oriental Beauty Valley • CHANDO Future Beauty City. Nearly 40 media organizations and industry experts gathered for the occasion, marking the Group's 15th consecutive year…

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The Rise of “Sleep Tourism” in India: People Are Traveling Just to Rest

People Are No Longer Traveling to Explore. They’re Traveling to RecoverThere was a time when vacations were about doing more. More sightseeing. More shopping. More photos. More places covered in less time. Now, many Indians are doing the exact opposite. They are checking into silent retreats, mountain cottages, forest resorts,…

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Why Did Shiva Choose Cremation Grounds Over Palaces as a Way of Life?

In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is not the king seated on a glittering throne. He is the ascetic who meditates in the Himalayas, wears animal skin, and roams among funeral pyres. To many, this image feels frightening. Yet for millions of devotees, it is deeply comforting. The cremation ground, or…

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'He has attained samadhi': Hyderabad techie’s family chooses not to recover his body from Everest citing faith among reasons

'He has attained samadhi': The family of Hyderabad-based climber Arun Kumar Tiwari, who died while descending Mount Everest near the Hillary Step, has decided against bringing his body back from the mountain’s “death zone”. Citing his deep connection with the Himalayas, religious beliefs, and the extreme risks involved in recovery…

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Love hills to escape pollution? Study finds smoke from plains is now reaching the Himalayas

Air pollution across eastern India and the Indo-Gangetic Plain has worsened sharply over two decades. Bihar and West Bengal are now highly polluted regions. Pollution is spreading from the plains into the Himalayas. India's clean air efforts focus on cities but neglect rural biomass burning, a major pollution source. This…

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IMD weather alert: Yellow warning for Himalayan states and heavy rain forecast for Kerala as monsoon strengthens

Heightened weather activity is observed across India as storm systems over the Himalayas and the approaching southwest monsoon towards Kerala signal significant changes. The IMD has issued rain and thunderstorm alerts for Himalayan states due to a strong western disturbance, while Kerala braces for heavy rainfall with the monsoon's early…

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PM pollution increased by 20% in Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayan region, North-East: Study

Pollution levels in North India and the Himalayas have risen sharply. Particulate matter pollution increased over 20 percent in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, Himalayas, and North-East India between 2010 and 2019. Biomass burning is the primary driver of this pollution. Emissions from Punjab and Bihar are reaching the Himalayas, impacting these…

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Japanese woman who scaled the world's 14 top peaks says she wants to share joy

Naoko Watanabe, the first woman to summit K2 three times, has also climbed the world's 14 highest peaks

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Did Adi Shakti Also Reveal Her Vishwaroop?

Whenever people hear the word Vishwaroop, one image immediately comes to mind Krishna revealing his infinite cosmic form to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita. But what if that was not the only Vishwaroop described in Hindu scriptures? What if another divine being revealed an equally powerful cosmic form long before?…

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Scientists surveying ants accidentally stumble upon new ‘happy face’ spider species

High-altitude species named after the mighty Himalayas

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Photos of US-born teen Buddhist lama now studying near the Himalayas to become a monk

Jalue Dorje grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis loving rap music, video games and football. But he’s also spent much of his life training to become a monk, memorizing sacred scriptures, practicing calligraphy and learning the teachings of Buddha.

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10 major disasters, 1.2 million people affected across Himalayas in 2025, says ICIMOD analysis

The analysis by the inter-governmental body, International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) also said the increasing impact of disasters in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region may be linked to the growing prevalence of multi-hazard events, especially in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan, but the post-2013 trend suggests fewer…

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10 highest mountains in the world and what makes them remarkable

The highest mountains on Earth are often spoken about as measurements first. Heights, rankings, expedition records. Yet the mountains themselves exist in conditions that resist neat comparison. The weather changes by the hour. Borders cut across ridgelines. Entire climbing seasons disappear under snowstorms or political restrictions. Even the measurements have…

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Why Rama Built Ramanathaswamy Temple After Ravana’s Fall

The defeat of Ravana is one of the most celebrated moments in the Ramayana. For devotees across India, it represents the victory of dharma over adharma, truth over arrogance, and righteousness over evil. Yet according to Hindu tradition, the end of the war in Lanka was not a moment of…

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Most Visited Vishnu Temple Where Deity Sleeps for Months

High in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand lies the sacred temple of Vishnu in his form as Badrinarayan, located in Badrinath, one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in India and a key part of the Char Dham Yatra. Every year, millions of devotees make the challenging journey to this…

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Did a Cave in Uttarakhand Witness Mahabharata’s Birth?

What if one of the greatest epics in history was not written in comfort but under pressure that allowed no pause? Deep in the Himalayas, inside a silent cave, a powerful moment unfolded where knowledge had to flow continuously and writing could not stop even for a second. This was…

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5 Vishnu Temples That Remove Generational Curses

Lord Vishnu, the preserver, is worshipped as the one who restores order where life has become heavy. His temples linked with ancestor rituals feel less like places of fear and more like places of release, where families come not only to pray, but to forgive, remember, and begin again. Vishnupad…

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7 Temples Where Shiva Is Said to Still Be Present Today

There are certain sacred spaces in India where devotion does not feel like a ritual performed at a distance, but like an experience that is alive, immediate, and deeply personal. Among the countless temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, a few stand apart because devotees across generations have believed that Shiva’s…

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Why The Most Powerful God Shiva Sits On A Tiger Skin And Not Golden Throne

We usually associate power with elevation. A throne, a crown, a palace, a guarded seat. Human beings have always used objects to announce importance. The higher the seat, the greater the authority. Shiva overturns that logic completely. In classical iconography, Shiva is often shown seated in meditation, wearing or sitting…

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The Pika as a Pet: Ethics, Care, and Conservation

The natural ecosystem of the Pika, highlighting why it cannot adapt to typical home environments.

The fascination with exotic pets has grown in recent years, leading many animal lovers to explore unique and rare species as companions. Among these is the Pika, a small herbivorous mammal found in rocky alpine…

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What Happens After Death? The Mahabharata’s Answer

Death is one of the few certainties in human life- and yet, it remains the greatest mystery. Across civilisations, religions and philosophies, people have asked the same question in countless ways: What happens when everything ends? The Mahabharata, one of the most profound and complex texts ever written, does not…

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What Happens When You Visit the World's Highest Shiva Temple

For most people, Tungnath is introduced with a single line- the highest Shiva temple in the world. It is a title that immediately captures attention, but it barely scratches the surface of what this place truly is. Because Tungnath is not just about altitude. It is about atmosphere, history, silence…

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Akshardham 108-Foot Statue: Divine Story of Neelkanth Varni

Did you know that the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in New Delhi holds a Guinness World Record for being the Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple in the world? Bhagwan Swaminarayan is worshipped as the Parabrahma or the supreme deity at this temple. In fact, we are able to see a 108-foot-tall statue…

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