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Why Did Lord Ram Allow Meghnath to Bind Him

If Lord Ram was truly Narayan, the Supreme Being who could free anyone from every bondage, then why did Meghnath’s Nagpash bind him during the Ramayana war? This question once troubled Garuda too. The answer, according to a fascinating devotional tradition, was not about weakness at all. It was about…

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Why Does Maa Parvati Reside in Hanuman Ji’s Tail?

Ravan thought he had found the perfect way to humiliate Hanuman Ji. He ordered his soldiers to wrap cloth around the Vanar’s tail, soak it in oil and set it on fire. But there was one thing Ravan did not understand. The tail he wanted to use as a weapon…

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Why Ravana, of All People, Might Be the Reason Kanwar Yatra Exists Today?

Every year, millions of people join the Kanwar Yatra. They walk for long hours, chant the name of Lord Shiva, and carry holy water on a bamboo pole called a Kanwar. The tradition is very old, but here is the interesting part: no one knows exactly when it began or…

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Ayodhya will become BJP's 'Lanka': Akhilesh Yadav on Ram Temple unravelling

Lanka Kaand is an important chapter of Ramcharitmanas that symbolises the victory of good over evil with Lord Ram killing demon Ravan.

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Why Hanuman Chose Humility Over Power

He could swallow the sun. He could destroy entire armies. Yet he chose to bow. Why would someone with such limitless power choose humility over dominance? That’s the question most people miss. Because Hanuman wasn’t just strong he was in complete control of his strength. He didn’t need to prove…

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"Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama" trailer out with new voice cast; fans say 'bring back Arun Govil and Amrish Puri's voice'

The trailer for 'Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama' is finally here and it has Indian fans buzzing with excitement.

The Times of India

'The Legend of Hanuman' set to come with new season

Makers of 'The Legend of Hanuman' are all set to come up with a new season. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyberabad SOT nabs eight drug peddlers in two cases

Hyderabad | Cyberabad police arrest 8 drug peddlers in two busts, seizing drugs worth over ₹100,000.

The Hindu

Happy Diwali 2023: Best Diwali wishes and messages to share with your family, friends, colleagues and relatives

Diwali is one of the most eagerly awaited festivals in India. It is popularly known as the festival of lights, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. One of the most widely celebrated legends linked to Diwali is the return of Lord Ram and Goddess Sita…

The Times of India

Bihar politicians take pot-shots at PM, CM in Dussehra video war

JD(U) MLC Neeraj Kumar posted a video depicting PM Modi as Ravan, CM Nitish Kumar as a time-bomb, in response to BJP State President's video of CM as Kumbhakaran. BJP accused JD(U) of having Al-Qaeda mentality, while Neeraj Kumar said BJP follows RSS.

The Hindu

Shivamogga Dasara procession attracts huge crowd

The 10-day Shivamogga Dasara concluded with a spectacular procession that attracted hundreds of people. The procession, with the idol of goddess Chamundeshwari, passed through various places before reaching Freedom Park. Elected representatives, folk troupes, and local deities were part of the procession. The finale included Ravana Dahan, a ritual of…

The Hindu

PM Narendra Modi attends 'Ravan Dahan' at Delhi's Dwarka Sector 10

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the "Ravan Dahan" ceremony on the auspicious occasion of 'Vijaya Dashmi' at the Ram Leela Maidan in Dwarka Sector 10, located in the national capital.

The Times of India

BJP takes swipe at Congress over 'corruption' in poll-bound Chhattisgarh with cartoon portraying CM Baghel as Ravan

Chhattisgarh BJP posts cartoon of CM Baghel as 'Ravan', CM says abusing backward classes, tribals and Dalits has been BJP's tradition. CM urges people to celebrate Vijayadashami happily and defeat evil, truth will prevail

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Sanatana Dharma is rashtriya religion of Bharat: Yogi Adityanath

Yogi Adityanath: Sanatana Dharma is Bharat's "Rashtriya" (national) religion. DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's comments on Sanatana Dharma are unfortunate. God's existence has been questioned. U.P. Chief Minister praises British PM Rishi Sunak for proudly flaunting Hindu identity, saying Jai Shri Ram and Jai Siya Ram. Hindus are Bharat's cultural identity.…

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Adipurush row: Should artists have the license to depict epic characters as they please?

Villainy, for all its evil designs, is a lot of work. The nature of the sinister work doesn’t go unnoticed in how most Indians approach the great epics of the land. In popular imagination, such works are often tied to the narrative purpose.

The Times of India

The Village where Ravana is worshipped

We are all familiar with the story of Ramayana and how it ends, with Lord Rama, vanquishing the demon king Ravana. The victory of good over evil. And we are also familiar with how this victory is celebrated every year in the form of Dusshera. However, there’s a village in…

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Dharma means discovering your humanity and how human you are: Devdutt Pattanaik

Keeping up with the festive spirit of Dussehra, popular Indian mythologist-author Devdutt Pattanaik is back with a new audiobook 'Ravana 360' on Audible. As the title suggests, in this audiobook Pattanaik shares the lesser-known stories of Ravana-- who was not just a demon King of Lanka but also a son,…

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