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Why Is Diwali Celebrated for 5 Days? The Hidden Stories

Diwali is not just one night of lighting diyas, exchanging sweets and welcoming Goddess Lakshmi. The festival carries five days of stories, traditions and different forms of devotion. From worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Dhanteras to celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters on Bhai Dooj, every day has a unique…

MyLifeXP · Nov 2

Why Did Yama Visit His Sister? The Story Behind Bhai Dooj

Diwali is known for glowing diyas, sweets, family gatherings and prayers for prosperity. But the celebrations do not end with the festival of lights. In many Hindu traditions, the festivities continue with Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. Bhai Dooj, also called Bhaiya Dooj, Bhau Beej and Bhai Tika in different…

MyLifeXP · Oct 29

What the 5 Days of Diwali Teach Us About Life

Diwali is known for glowing diyas, sweets, new purchases, and the joyful return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya. But the festival carries stories that go far beyond one homecoming. From the appearance of Goddess Lakshmi in the Samudra Manthan tradition to Lord Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill, each day is connected…

MyLifeXP · Oct 27

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Why Is It Necessary to Do Char Dham Yatra in Hinduism?

Every year, when the Char Dham temples open for devotees, the roads to the Himalayas fill with people from every part of the country. Some are elderly and have waited years for this moment. Some travel with their parents or children, while others begin the journey alone with nothing but…

MyLifeXP · Jul 25

What Yamuna Told Krishna Still Feels Painfully Real

Not every relationship begins with expectations or grand promises. Sometimes, it begins with a quiet emotional connection the simple desire to matter in someone’s life. That is what makes the story of Yamuna and Krishna feel surprisingly modern even today. Yamuna knew Krishna deeply loved Radha, yet she never tried…

MyLifeXP · May 20

6 Places Where Krishna’s Idol Is Believed to Smile

“स्मितं कृष्णस्य लोकेषु आनन्दस्य प्रतीकं स्मृतम्।” The gentle smile of Lord Krishna has always symbolized divine joy, compassion, and the playful nature of the Supreme. Devotees across India often say that Krishna does not merely reside in temples, he responds to love. In many sacred temples, worshippers believe that the…

Times Life · Mar 10

Actress Mucherla Aruna and Yamuna on their social media journey

The actors reinvent their image to connect with Gen X

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2022

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Sentenced to life

July 21, a warm summer day in 2007, Yamuna gave birth to Vijay. Yamuna is from Delhi — her union arranged like many others — and the father, Laxman, from Bhubaneswar.

Newslaundry · May 5, 2018

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