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Why tourists are travelling to this rural Indian region filled with forgotten mansions

In recent years, the Chettinad area has seen an uptick in tourism, as new hotels have opened in restored mansions and the nearest airport expanded.

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Hindu Festivals in February 2026: Dates, Vrats & Maha Shivaratri

According to the Hindu spiritual calendar, February is a very holy month that is filled with a number of important religious festivals. From Magha Purnima to Maha Shivaratri, this month is a great opportunity for us to truly purify our souls. In fact, we have religious days that are dedicated…

Times Life

TV Newsance 330 | Savarna khatre mein hai? Primetime hysteria over UGC’s equity rules

This week on TV Newsance, we look at how primetime studios have successfully manufactured a brand-new existential crisis. Move over Hindu khatre mein hai; it's now time for Savarna khatre mein hai. We decode the UGC’s new equity guidelines and why they’ve left our brave, tireless anchors very, very concerned.

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Why Ganga Jal from Kashi Is Not Meant to Be Taken Home

“अन्तःसलिले येन तिष्ठति काशी सदा स्थिरा।” Kashi stands eternal, held within the waters themselves. Why is Ganga Jal from Kashi traditionally not taken home? This article explains the belief, scriptures, and spiritual logic behind why Kashi treats Ganga Jal differently from other places. It explores Kashi’s role as a moksha…

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Why Bhagirathi and Alaknanda Become Ganga Only at Devprayag

Tu Bhagirathi si chanchal, main Alaknanda sa shaant priye Jab sangam ho hamaara Tu bane Ganga, main tera ghaat priye These lines capture a truth that both belief and geography quietly agree on. Ganga is not born at a glacier. She is not named by speed, volume, or force. She…

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Why Kubera, Not Lakshmi, Is the Real God of Hindu Wealth

Most people grow up believing one simple thing. If you want wealth, you worship Lakshmi. Clean the house, light lamps, pray sincerely, and prosperity will follow. This belief feels comforting and hopeful. But Hindu philosophy has never treated wealth as something that arrives only through wish or prayer. Hidden beneath…

Times Life

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Urges Ban on Beef, Wants Cow Declared ‘Rajya Mata’ After Magh Mela Row

Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati on Friday urged the Uttar Pradesh government to stop beef exports and declare the cow as ‘Rajya Mata’, saying such measures would reflect the chief minister’s commitment as a “Hindu sympathiser”.

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4 Most Powerful Lord Krishna Temples in India for Wish Fulfilment

Lord Krishna is the eight avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu. In fact, He is often considered as the Supreme God. His love and compassion towards sincere devotees are endless. Most of us might have been influenced by the Lord's teachings on karma and dharma in Bhagavad Gita at some point in…

Times Life

BJP Criticises Former Vice President Hamid Ansari Over Comments on Mahmud of Ghazni

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday strongly criticised former Vice President Hamid Ansari following his remarks describing Mahmud of Ghazni, the Sultan of the Ghaznavid Empire, as an Indian. The party accused Ansari of distorting history and attempting to “whitewash” the brutal invasions of India.

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Why the Jagannath Idol Is Replaced Every Few Years

“न रूपं न च आकारं न चायुधधरं हरिम्। अपश्यं जगदीशानं दारुरूपेण संस्थितम्॥” He has no fixed form, no weapons in hand. Yet the Lord of the universe appears, residing in wood. At the sacred abode of Lord Jagannath in Puri, devotion follows a path unlike anywhere else. Here, God is…

Times Life

‘Hindu ekta khatre mein’: How TV news rewrote UGC’s equity norms

“Don’t savarna students face bias too?”

Newslaundry

Why Lord Vishnu Is Still in Debt at Tirupati & Why Devotees Are Paying It

Tirupati is not just a place of worship. For millions, it feels like a living relationship. People do not arrive only with prayers. They arrive with a sense of responsibility, belief, and quiet participation in a promise that, according to tradition, began in Kaliyuga and is still unfolding. At the…

Times Life

Why Is Lord Jagannath Without Hands or Feet? The Real Mystery

“पूर्णमदः पूर्णमिदं।” What looks incomplete can still be whole. When people see Lord Jagannath for the first time, one question comes naturally. Why does this God have no hands or feet? Almost every other Hindu deity is shown in a complete human form, with hands holding weapons or blessings and…

Times Life

Magha Purnima 2026: Date, Muhurat, Rituals & Spiritual Significance

Magha Purnima or Maghi Purnima is a highly significant spiritual festival according to Hindu traditions. This is the day in which the divine Kumbh Mela happen every 12 years at the sacred space of Triveni Sangam in Prayag. The belief is that the sacred energies of the Gods descend towards…

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If Krishna Died in Dwarka, So How Did His Heart End Up in Jagannath Puri?

Krishna’s story does not end with death. In fact, it becomes stranger, deeper, and more powerful after it. A god leaves his body in Dwarka. That city soon disappears beneath the sea. Yet far away, on the eastern coast of India, a temple rises where people believe Krishna is still…

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5 Human Qualities Lord Vishnu Protects in Kalyug

“यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।” Whenever Dharma weakens, something must rise to protect what still survives. Kalyug is not an age of open villains. It is an age of confusion. People are rarely entirely wrong or entirely right. Truth is diluted. Morality is negotiated. Good intentions are often buried…

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The Lutyens blind spot: Mark Tully saw the English media’s disconnect with ordinary Indians

In 1991, Mark Tully, by then the face of the BBC in India and one of the most recognisable foreign broadcasters covering the country, turned a critical gaze towards the English-language news media in India.

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How Ancient Mantras Can Protect You from Modern-Day Stress

Modern life is filled with stress, tight deadlines, and constant distractions. Anxiety, fear, and anger often overwhelm the mind. Ancient mantras, preserved through generations, provide an effective solution. Rooted in Hindu mythology and spiritual tradition, mantras are sacred sounds that calm thoughts, balance emotions, and enhance inner peace. Regular chanting…

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Why Is the Practice of Niyog Rarely Talked About in the Mahabharata?

Ancient Indian society followed many structured traditions rooted in dharma, duty, and social responsibility. One such regulated practice was Niyog, created to preserve family lineage during times of crisis. In the Mahabharata era, continuity of lineage was considered essential for social stability and spiritual order. Niyog was not based on…

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Why Pushkar Is the Centre of Brahma Worship in India

“ॐ चतुर्मुखाय विद्महे हंसवाहनाय धीमहि। तन्नो ब्रह्मा प्रचोदयात्॥” Pushkar is one of those places that makes people pause. Not because it is loud or grand, but because it carries a strange spiritual certainty. In a country where temples exist at every turn, Pushkar quietly holds something rare. It is the…

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Why Lakshmi Blesses Those Who Stop Begging

The ancient texts never promised wealth to those who beg for it. They promised it to those who deserve it. Three temples across India prove this truth every single day. The Mahalakshmi Temple, Kolhapur

Devotees offering silent prayers without specific demands

This 1,300-year-old shrine holds a secret that most visitors…

Times Life

7 Reasons Why Calling Hinduism a Religion Is Misleading

तमसो मा ज्योतिर्गमय। मृत्योर्मा अमृतं गमय॥ Most people don’t wake up one day and decide to “follow” Hinduism. They grow into it through everyday life, through family habits, moral choices, festivals, food, and the way they are taught to understand success, failure, time, and responsibility. That is why many people…

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Why Temple Roofs Are Dome-Shaped: The Ancient Power You Feel but Never Notice

Have you ever stood inside a temple and felt calm without knowing why? One key reason is the dome-shaped roof above you. It is not built only for beauty. Based on centuries of experience, ancient Indian architects combined devotion, science, Vastu Shastra, and spiritual wisdom to design temple domes. The…

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5 Signs Hanuman Ji Is Removing Fear and Anxiety From Your Life

“न भयम् न च संतापः न दुःखम् न च दैन्यता। हनुमत् स्मरणादेव सर्वं नश्यति तत्क्षणात्॥” There is no fear, no suffering, no sorrow and no weakness that remains when Hanuman Ji is remembered with true devotion. Fear and anxiety rarely show up loudly. Most of the time, they sit quietly…

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Explained: Why Kanye West's swastika apology angered Hindus

When US rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, published a full-page apology for antisemitic behaviour in The Wall Street Journal, he appeared to be seeking closure after years of controversy. Instead, a single line in the letter reignited a different and older debate, prompting Hindu groups to accuse him…

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