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This article deals with a brief history as to how the state of Andhra Pradesh was formed on November 1, 1956. It discusses the position of the three Andhra regions before and after independence till the formation of Andhra Pradesh.
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Onam is the biggest festival in the Indian state of Kerala. Onam Festival falls during the Malayali month of Chingam (Aug – Sep) and marks the homecoming of legendary King Mahabali. Carnival of Onam lasts for ten days and brings
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Muslims in India observe all the Islamic festivals that are celebrated in other parts of the world. In addition to the festivals, the days commemorating shrines in India and death anniversaries of saints, are also observed with religious fervor. All
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THE QURAN ON FASTING
“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious).
(Fasting) for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill
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FESTIVALS DURING SRAVANA MASAM (AADI AND AVANI)
2Nd August – Aadi pooram This day has very much sanctity i.e. Andal called as Goda Devi was found to VishnuChitta in Srivilliputtu in Tamil nadu. Also during this day only Parvati was found
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Janmashtami is one of the popular festivals of Hindu religion celebrated with great devotion in the honour of birth of Lord Sri Krishna. The Lord Sri Krishna was born in Rohini Natchathiram (star) in the holy month of Sravana on
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¤ A Pure Bond
The pure bond of love and affection between a brother and a sister is one of the deepest and noblest of human emotions. The ritual is observed on the full moon day of the Hindu month of
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Lakshmi Vrata in sansikrat is known as Varalakshmi Vratam. This is one of the holy events of Hindus. The name itself suggests that this pooja is dedicated to the Goddess Lakshmi. This pooja is always done on the last Friday
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“O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious).
(Fasting) for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a
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Naga Panchami is the festival of Snakes observed is Shravan month. In 2011, Naga Panchami date is August4, 2011.Nag Panchami festival dedicated to Naga devatas falls on the Shravan Shukla Panchami fifth day in Shukla paksha during Sawan month.
One the
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While Bonalu festivities have begun at Golconda on Sunday in the city, the celebrations at the Mahankali Temple, Lal Darwaza will begin from July 15 and continue till Aug.1.
The programmes will start at 8 a.m on July 15 with ‘Devi
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July 21st is the day of Ashadha Shukla Ekadasi. It is the eleventh among the ekadasis occuring every year and is one of the most auspicious Ekadashis . It is known by many names.
1.Deva Shayana Ekadasi
2.Padma Ekadasi
3.Maha Ekadasi
4.Toli
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Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is started on Dwitiya of Ashad Shukla Paksha, in Orissa. This festival is celebrated for 9 days. This day, Rath of lord Krishna along with Rath of Subhadra and Balram is taken out with full excitement.
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Bonalu is a festival that honors the goddess Mahakali within the Hindu community of India. This celebration takes place in the month of Ashadamasam (July/August). Mahakali is the goddess of power and she also known as the Divine Mother to
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SiliconAndhra Annamayya 603 Jayanthi Mahotsavam started in Visakhapatnam today, and it will be continued till 17th May.
SiliconAndhra Annamayya 603 Jayanthi Mahotsavam started in Visakhapatnam on sunday, and it will be continued till 17th May.
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The scorching summer heat is taking its toll on the Taj Mahal, the timeless monument of love, blasted by sand from the dry Yamuna bed and the dust-laden winds from the Rajasthan desert.
However, conservationists say that the crisis the Taj
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Yugadi from yuga + aadi, yuga means era, aadi means start. is the New Year’s Day for the people of the Deccan region of India. While the people of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh use the term Yugadi/Ugadi for this
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May this Ugadi bring you new spirit
new beginning
and new prosperity
Wishing you happy Ugadi.
May God Bless you with Peace and God Luck and Success this Ugadi and all through the year.
Memories of moments celebrated together. Moments
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