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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.

Bahuda Yatra 2025 Date: Puri Gears Up for Bahuda Yatra as Nandighosa Chariot to Turn Southward Today

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Bahuda Yatra 2025 Date: Puri Gears Up for Bahuda Yatra as Nandighosa Chariot to Turn Southward Today

Puri prepares for Bahuda Yatra as Nandighosa chariot turns south today. Rituals follow Hera Panchami; return journey set for July 5 with Sandhya Darshan on July 4.

When is Guru Purnima 2025? Date, Significance, Rituals & Why It’s Celebrated as Vyasa Purnima

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When is Guru Purnima 2025? Date, Significance, Rituals & Why It’s Celebrated as Vyasa Purnima

Guru Purnima 2025 falls on July 10. This day honors spiritual teachers like Ved Vyasa and Gautama Buddha through Guru Puja, rituals, and gratitude for their divine guidance.

Amarnath Yatra 2025 Begins Today: First Group of Pilgrims Begins Holy Trek Under Security Cover

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Amarnath Yatra 2025 Begins Today: First Group of Pilgrims Begins Holy Trek Under Security Cover

The annual Amarnath Yatra 2025 began on July 3 with the first batch of 5,880 devotees flagged off from Jammu. Amid enhanced security and better infrastructure, pilgrims begin their sacred journey to the Himalayan shrine.

Gauri Vrat 2025: Dates, Significance, Rituals and Why Unmarried Girls Observe This Sacred Fast

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Gauri Vrat 2025: Dates, Significance, Rituals and Why Unmarried Girls Observe This Sacred Fast

Gauri Vrat 2025, a 5-day fast ending on July 10, is observed by unmarried girls to seek Goddess Parvati’s blessings for an ideal husband and a happy married life.

Who Will Be the Next Dalai Lama? Here's How the Successor is Chosen

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Who Will Be the Next Dalai Lama? Here's How the Successor is Chosen

As the Dalai Lama turns 90, the world awaits news on his successor—amid spiritual traditions, China’s claims, and growing global political interest in the Tibetan leadership.

Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time: When is Hari Shayani Ekadashi in July 2025?

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Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 Date and Time: When is Hari Shayani Ekadashi in July 2025?

Devshayani Ekadashi 2025 falls on July 6. It marks the start of Chaturmas and Vishnu’s divine sleep. Devotees fast, pray, and follow rituals to seek peace, protection, and blessings.

Amarnath Yatra 2025: Facial Recognition Technology Deployed on Pahalgam Route to Boost Pilgrim Security

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Amarnath Yatra 2025: Facial Recognition Technology Deployed on Pahalgam Route to Boost Pilgrim Security

Facial recognition tech has been installed along the Pahalgam route to enhance security for Amarnath Yatra 2025, beginning July 3. CRPF and J\&K Police ensure multi-layered safety.

Muharram 2025 Date: When Is Ashura — July 6 or July 7? Know Islamic New Year History & Significance

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Muharram 2025 Date: When Is Ashura — July 6 or July 7? Know Islamic New Year History & Significance

Muharram 2025 in India may be observed on July 6 or 7, depending on moon sighting. It marks the Islamic New Year and is a public holiday, with closures in schools, banks, and stock markets.

Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date and Time: What is the muhurat for Raksha Bandhan in 2025?

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Raksha Bandhan 2025 Date and Time: What is the muhurat for Raksha Bandhan in 2025?

Raksha Bandhan 2025 falls on August 9, with the best time to tie Rakhi between 5:48 AM and 1:24 PM. Avoid tying Rakhi during the inauspicious Bhadra period for best results.

Ashadh Fair 2025: Devotees Gather in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh to Pray for Rain Amid Heatwave and Drought

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Ashadh Fair 2025: Devotees Gather in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh to Pray for Rain Amid Heatwave and Drought

Ashadh Fair 2025 in Nogli, Himachal Pradesh, draws crowds seeking divine rain amid drought. Devotees celebrate with rituals, dances, and faith in ancient traditions.

Hul Diwas 2025: Date, History, Significance & Why the Santhal Rebellion Still Matters

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Hul Diwas 2025: Date, History, Significance & Why the Santhal Rebellion Still Matters

Hul Diwas 2025 marks the Santhal Rebellion of 1855 led by Sidhu-Kanhu Murmu, honoring tribal resistance against British rule and their role in India's first war of independence.

Amarnath Yatra 2025 Offline Registration Starts Today in Jammu – Full List of Centres

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Amarnath Yatra 2025 Offline Registration Starts Today in Jammu – Full List of Centres

Offline registration for Amarnath Yatra 2025 begins in Jammu; Yatra starts July 3 via Baltal and Pahalgam routes with multi-layered CRPF security and safety drills in place.

Sawan 2025 Start and End Dates: Complete Calendar of Shravan Somwar Vrat with Regional Differences

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Sawan 2025 Start and End Dates: Complete Calendar of Shravan Somwar Vrat with Regional Differences

Sawan Somwar Vrat 2025 includes 4 auspicious Mondays dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dates vary by region based on lunar calendars—Purnimanta, Amanta, and Solar.

Rath Yatra 2025 Chaos: Devotees Flee as 3 Elephants Go Wild During Jagannath Procession | Video Goes Viral

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Rath Yatra 2025 Chaos: Devotees Flee as 3 Elephants Go Wild During Jagannath Procession | Video Goes Viral

Panic struck Ahmedabad's Rath Yatra 2025 as three elephants ran amok during the Jagannath procession. A viral video shows devotees fleeing before authorities regained control.

Festivals in July 2025: Complete List of Shravan Somwar, Sawan Shivratri, Hariyali Teej, Vrats & More

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Festivals in July 2025: Complete List of Shravan Somwar, Sawan Shivratri, Hariyali Teej, Vrats & More

Discover all major Hindu festivals in July 2025 including Shravan Somwar, Sawan Shivratri, Hariyali Teej, and key vrats with dates and details in one comprehensive list.

Global Devotees Flock to Puri for Rath Yatra 2025: "A Dream Come True," says Ecuadorian Follower

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Global Devotees Flock to Puri for Rath Yatra 2025: "A Dream Come True," says Ecuadorian Follower

Devotees from around the world gather in Puri for Rath Yatra 2025, calling it a dream come true and a divine experience as the grand chariot festival begins with great devotion.

Puri Rath Yatra 2025 Begins: Devotees Flock for Divine Experience in Odisha

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Puri Rath Yatra 2025 Begins: Devotees Flock for Divine Experience in Odisha

Devotees gather in Puri as Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 begins, calling it a divine experience filled with devotion, blessings, and emotional fulfillment.

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins Today: Check Full Puja Schedule, Route, Rituals & More

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Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Begins Today: Check Full Puja Schedule, Route, Rituals & More

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 begins today in Puri with grand rituals, chariot pulling, and sacred ceremonies as devotees gather to witness the divine journey of the Holy Trinity.

Puri Gears Up for Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Grand Chariot Festival Begins Tomorrow

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Puri Gears Up for Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025: Grand Chariot Festival Begins Tomorrow

Puri readies for Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 starting June 27. Massive crowds, tight security, and new chariots mark the sacred journey of Lord Jagannath and his siblings.

Muharram 2025 Date in India: Islamic New Year Begins After Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia

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Muharram 2025 Date in India: Islamic New Year Begins After Moon Sighting in Saudi Arabia

Islamic New Year 2025 began on June 25 after Muharram moon sighting in Saudi Arabia; UAE declared June 27 a public holiday to mark the start of Hijri year 1447 AH.

Sawan Kanwar Yatra 2025 Date: When is the Shravan Month Starting This Year?

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Sawan Kanwar Yatra 2025 Date: When is the Shravan Month Starting This Year?

Sawan Kanwar Yatra 2025 starts on July 11 and ends on August 9. Devotees will carry Ganga water to Shiva temples, following strict rituals and spiritual discipline.

ISKCON to Celebrate Grand Rath Yatra 2025 in Bangladesh Under Tight Security Measures

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ISKCON to Celebrate Grand Rath Yatra 2025 in Bangladesh Under Tight Security Measures

ISKCON to celebrate Rath Yatra 2025 in Dhaka from June 27 with tight security; chariot procession to follow key city routes, return on July 5.

Ujjain: Special Prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s Mission Success

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Ujjain: Special Prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple for Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s Mission Success

Special prayers at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple were held for IAF’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s 2nd astronaut, ahead of his Axiom-4 space mission.

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