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"Ayodhya's Majestic Ram Temple: A Grand Marvel of Unity and Inclusivity"

Get ready for a momentous event as Ayodhya gears up for the eagerly awaited 'pran pratishtha' or consecration ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla at the majestic Ram Temple on January 22, 2024. This blog unveils the breathtaking features of the grand temple complex and shares insights into the inclusive celebration, including the notable presence of diverse dignitaries. Section 1: Architectural Marvel Discover the architectural splendor of the Ram Temple, a three-storied structure in traditional Nagar style, standing tall at 161 feet. Built without any use of iron, the temple spans 71 acres, with a length of 380 feet and a width of 250 feet. Dive into the details of its 392 pillars, 44 doors, and the intricate statues of deities adorning its walls. Section 2: Temple Complex Highlights Explore the temple complex's various sections, including Gun Mandap, Rang Mandap, Nritya Mandap, Kirtan Mandap, and Prarthana Mandap. Learn about the significance of the sanctum sanctorum, housing th

Dussehra 2018

                                                      Happy dussehra Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashmi, is a major Indian festival celebrated on the tenth day of Ashvin month according to the Hindu calendar. This day falls in the month of September or October. The day culminates a 9 day fasting period of Navratri in the Hindu culture. The day also coincides with immersion of the idol of Goddess Durga. The day is celebrated to commemorate the killing of Ravana by Lord Rama. The day also celebrates the killing of demon Mahishasur by Goddess Durga. Dussehra celebration spreads the message of the victory of good over sin. It is believed that the celebration of Dussehra started in the 17th century, when the king of Mysore ordered the celebration of the day on a grand scale. Ever since, the day is celebrated with great fervor and energy. There are a lot of mythological tales associated with the day. According to Ramayana, https://amzn.to/2zA5byw                     Happy d

DURGA POOJA

                                                    Durga  pooja   The first grand worship of Goddess Durga in recorded history is said to have been celebrated in the late 1500s. Folklores say the landlords, or  zamindar,  of Dinajpur and Malda initiated the first Durga Puja in Bengal. According to another source, Raja Kangshanarayan of Taherpur or Bhabananda Mazumdar of Nadiya organized the first  Sharadiya  or Autumn Durga Puja in Bengal in c. 1606. BRITISH INVOLVEMENT IN DURGA POOJA In 1911, with the shifting of the capital of British India to Delhi, many Bengalis migrated to the city to work in government offices. The first Durga Puja in Delhi was held in c. 1910, when it was performed by ritually consecrating the ' mangal kalash ' symbolizing the deity. This Durga Puja, which celebrates its centennial in 2009, is also known as the Kashmere Gate Durga Puja, currently organized by the Delhi Durga Puja Samiti in the lawns of Bengali Senior Secon