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Diwali 2023: History, significance, and unknown facts.

Deepawali (Diwali), also known as the "Festival of Lights," is an auspicious Hindu festival spreading over five days that symbolises the 'victory of light...

How to Know About Love or Arranged Marriage in Astrology

Marriage is an important bond in everyone's life. It is great to know what is going to happen in the future in the journey...

Consanguineous marriages: When blood relatives tie the knot

cousins from either side of the parents’ families. When these relations intermarry, the marriage is called a Consanguineous marriage.

Kodava ban on cake cutting, champagne could backfire on so-called custodians of culture

Hardline diktats like cake cutting, champagne in wedding ceremonies could see opposition from inside the progressive Kodava community.

Is same-sex marriage against Hindu Dharmasastra?

Hinduism and same-sex marriage share a cordial relation, according to the religious texts. The world third most practised religion...

The Sharad Purnima: Significance of Kojagiri Purnima

The Sharad Purnima is a full moon night in the Autumn season. It is believed that the moon showers Amrit or the elixir of life towards Earth on this day.