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Chhath Puja: Ancient Origins
Celebrated by millions along the banks of rivers and lakes, the tradition of the Chhath Puja where the Sun is worshipped goes back to the Rig Vedic times.
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Navratri - The Glory of the Goddess
Central to the celebration of #Navratri is the recitation of the powerful Devi Mahatmya, also referred to as the Durga Saptashati or ‘Seven hundred verses to Durga’, a text dated back to 5th century CE. Here are some of the episodes it narrates-
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Ateshgah: Fire Temple in Azerbaijan with Sanskrit Inscriptions
The Absheron peninsula of Azerbaijan is today an industrial wasteland. But amidst the debris is a unique castle-like fire temple, Ateshgah, worshipped by Zoroastrians and Hindus both.
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Katas Raj - Tears of Shiva
Locals in Pakistan are fighting to save a Hindu temple complex, home to an ancient legend and a symbol of the shared heritage of two countries