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9 Sacred Mantras Every Devotee Should Chant Daily

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9 Sacred Mantras Every Devotee Should Chant Daily

Learn nine potent Hindu mantras to recite every day. Shiva, Vishnu, Durga, Krishna, and other deities bestow peace, strength, and blessings on each.

Amarnath Yatra 2025: 8th Batch of Devotees Departs from Nunwan Base Camp in Jammu and Kashmir

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Amarnath Yatra 2025: 8th Batch of Devotees Departs from Nunwan Base Camp in Jammu and Kashmir

The 8th batch of Amarnath Yatra pilgrims departed from Pahalgam's Nunwan base camp with strong arrangements and free langar support along both Yatra routes.

Purnima Vrat Katha: The Divine Story of Brahmin Dharmadatta and the Power of 32 Full Moon Fasts

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Purnima Vrat Katha: The Divine Story of Brahmin Dharmadatta and the Power of 32 Full Moon Fasts

Discover how a poor Brahmin, Dharmadatta, gained divine blessings, wealth, and liberation by observing 32 Purnima fasts with devotion, as guided by Lord Vishnu.

Guru Purnima Moonrise Time Today: Purnima Snan Tithi, Chandra Puja Vidhi, and Benefits

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Guru Purnima Moonrise Time Today: Purnima Snan Tithi, Chandra Puja Vidhi, and Benefits

Discover the moonrise time, Purnima fasting rituals, Chandra Puja Vidhi, and spiritual benefits of observing Guru Purnima Vrat on 10th July 2025.

Happy Guru Purnima 2025: 60+ Best Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Images, WhatsApp & Social Media Status to Share on Vyasa Purnima

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Happy Guru Purnima 2025: 60+ Best Wishes, Quotes, Messages, Images, WhatsApp & Social Media Status to Share on Vyasa Purnima

Celebrate Guru Purnima 2025 with 60+ heartfelt wishes, quotes, messages, and status updates to honor your guru and express gratitude on sacred Vyasa Purnima.

Why Did Lord Krishna Wash Sudama’s Feet? A Touching Story of Divine Friendship

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Why Did Lord Krishna Wash Sudama’s Feet? A Touching Story of Divine Friendship

Discover the heartwarming story of why Lord Krishna washed Sudama’s feet—a divine tale of pure friendship, humility, and the boundless love Krishna holds for His true devotees.

Why Did Shiva Perform the Tandava Dance? The Real Reason Behind His Cosmic Rage

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Why Did Shiva Perform the Tandava Dance? The Real Reason Behind His Cosmic Rage

Sage Tandu's obsession with mastering Lord Shiva’s Tandava nearly led to cosmic destruction. This story reveals how true mastery lies in humility, not pride and how Shiva’s dance shaped India’s classical arts.

Happy Guru Purnima 2025: 50+ Heartfelt Wishes, Quotes, Messages & Images to Share on Vyasa Purnima

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Happy Guru Purnima 2025: 50+ Heartfelt Wishes, Quotes, Messages & Images to Share on Vyasa Purnima

Celebrate Guru Purnima 2025 with 50+ heartfelt wishes, quotes, messages, and images to honor your guru and express gratitude on this sacred day of Vyasa Purnima.

Mangala Gauri Vrat Dates in Sawan 2025: Who should observe this Tuesday fasting and why?

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Mangala Gauri Vrat Dates in Sawan 2025: Who should observe this Tuesday fasting and why?

Mangala Gauri Vrat 2025 starts July 15 (North) & July 29 (South). Married women observe it on Sawan Tuesdays for a blissful marriage, prosperity, and divine blessings from Goddess Gauri.

Guru Purnima 2025 Date: When is Veda Vyasa Birth Anniversary? Know Puja Vidhi, Significance & Traditions

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Guru Purnima 2025 Date: When is Veda Vyasa Birth Anniversary? Know Puja Vidhi, Significance & Traditions

Guru Purnima 2025 falls on July 10. The day honors spiritual teachers, celebrates Sage Vyasa’s birth, and marks Buddha's first sermon—symbolizing wisdom, gratitude, and guidance.

Why Is Shiva Called Neelkanth? The Samudra Manthan Story Behind His Blue Throat

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Why Is Shiva Called Neelkanth? The Samudra Manthan Story Behind His Blue Throat

Why is Shiva called Neelkanth? Discover the powerful tale from Samudra Manthan that explains the divine reason behind Lord Shiva's blue throat.

Why Does Lord Ganesha Have an Elephant Head? The Real Story from Shiva Purana

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Why Does Lord Ganesha Have an Elephant Head? The Real Story from Shiva Purana

Lord Ganesha’s elephant head symbolizes wisdom and strength. This sacred tale from Shiva Purana reveals how love, duty, and divine grace led to his rebirth and eternal reverence.

Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025: 10 Powerful Benefits of Fasting on Mondays in Shraavana

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Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025: 10 Powerful Benefits of Fasting on Mondays in Shraavana

Discover 10 powerful spiritual and personal benefits of observing Sawan Somwar Vrat in 2025, from divine blessings to success, health, and wish fulfilment.

Kanwar Yatra 2025 Date: 10 July or 11 July - When Sawan Kanwar Yatra begins?

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Kanwar Yatra 2025 Date: 10 July or 11 July - When Sawan Kanwar Yatra begins?

Kanwar Yatra 2025 starts on July 11 and ends on Sawan Shivratri, July 23. Devotees carry Ganga water to offer Jalabhishek to Lord Shiva for blessings and spiritual merit.

Jayaparvati Vrat 2025 Start and End Date: Pradosh Puja Muhurat, Rituals, and Significance

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Jayaparvati Vrat 2025 Start and End Date: Pradosh Puja Muhurat, Rituals, and Significance

Jayaparvati Vrat 2025 begins on July 8 and ends on July 13. Observed mainly in Gujarat, this 5-day fast honors Goddess Parvati for marital bliss and spiritual blessings.

Sawan Somwar 2025 Date and Timing: When are the first and last Sawan Somvar vrat?

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Sawan Somwar 2025 Date and Timing: When are the first and last Sawan Somvar vrat?

Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025 begins July 11 in North India and July 25 in South. Devotees fast on Mondays to seek Lord Shiva's blessings during this sacred Hindu month.

Bhauma Pradosha Vrat 2025 Date: Mangala Pradosha Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance

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Bhauma Pradosha Vrat 2025 Date: Mangala Pradosha Puja Muhurat, Rituals and Significance

Bhauma Pradosha Vrat falls on July 8, 2025. Observed on Tuesdays, it invokes Lord Shiva’s blessings to overcome debt, disputes, and health issues through fasting and evening puja.

Muharram 2025: 30+ Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Status to Share

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Muharram 2025: 30+ Quotes, Messages and WhatsApp Status to Share

Mark Muharram 2025 with 30+ respectful quotes, messages, and WhatsApp statuses to reflect on the sacrifice of Imam Hussain and the lessons of Karbala.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time: The auspicious day Lord Vishnu enters chaturmas yogic sleep

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Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time: The auspicious day Lord Vishnu enters chaturmas yogic sleep

Devshayani Ekadashi on July 6, 2025, marks Lord Vishnu's entry into Chaturmas. Devotees fast, pray, and begin a sacred four-month period of spiritual reflection.

Bonalu Festival 2025: Date, Rituals, History and Significance of Telangana’s Devotional Celebration

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Bonalu Festival 2025: Date, Rituals, History and Significance of Telangana’s Devotional Celebration

Bonalu 2025, Telangana’s grand festival dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, will be celebrated from June 29 to July 20 with rituals, temple visits, and traditional offerings by women.

9 Secret Tips to Make Your Sawan Somwar Fast More Powerful

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9 Secret Tips to Make Your Sawan Somwar Fast More Powerful

Boost the power of your Sawan Somwar fast with these 9 simple yet sacred tips. Enhance devotion, gain blessings, and observe your vrat with deeper purpose and clarity.

Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat 2025 Date and Time: Ashadi Ekadashi Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance

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Devshayani Ekadashi Vrat 2025 Date and Time: Ashadi Ekadashi Muhurat, Puja Vidhi and Significance

Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 marks the start of Chaturmas on July 6. Devotees observe fasting, perform Vishnu puja, and break their fast on July 7 during the Parana Muhurat.

History of Karbala: The Sacrifice of Imam Hussain & Lessons from Ashura

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History of Karbala: The Sacrifice of Imam Hussain & Lessons from Ashura

Imam Hussain Karbala, History of Ashura, Lessons from Karbala, Charity during Muharram, Significance of Muharram, Imam Hussain sacrifice, Donate in Muharram, Zakat on Ashura, Karbala message

Ashadha Purnima 2025 Date: When is Guru Purnima - Vyasa Puja, Satyanarayan Vrat & Kokila Vrat Significance

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Ashadha Purnima 2025 Date: When is Guru Purnima - Vyasa Puja, Satyanarayan Vrat & Kokila Vrat Significance

Ashadha Purnima on July 10 marks Guru Purnima, Vyasa Puja, Satyanarayan Vrat, and the start of Kokila Vrat, an auspicious day of devotion, fasting, and honoring spiritual wisdom.

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