Maa Brahmacharini – Second incarnation of Maa Durga. Brahmacharini, also known as Tapaswini, Tapasyacharini or Parvati, is the second form of the Goddess Durga. Her name means one who practices penance or brahmacharya, with “Brahma” meaning penance and Charini” meaning a female follower. The Goddess is worshipped on the second day of Navratri (the nine divine nights of Navadurga). Those who are devoted to her are rewarded with virtue, emancipation, peace, prosperity, happiness and nobility. She holds a japa mala (rosary) in her right hand and Kamandal, a water utensil in her left hand. When the Goddess Parvati realised that she was destined to marry Lord Shiva, she decided to please him in every possible way. Rishi Narad advised her to follow the path of extreme penance and dedication to please Lord Shiva. Parvati immersed herself in a difficult penance or tapasya. She suffered all the torments of nature while performing the penance. She gave up food and water, living on a di...

There is an ancient temple of Maa Shailputri in Alaipur, Varanasi, UP. On the first Navratri, this form of mother is worshiped and on this day, especially in this temple, a large crowd of devotees gather. Every wish is fulfilled  This temple  of  mother Shailputri  in Alaipur, Varanasi, holds  that every  wish of the devotees is fulfilled by the mere sighting of mother Shailputri in the first Navratri. Devotees keep getting inflamed here every day, but People come here from far away in Navratri. Marital troubles are overcome here, mother is worshiped every day, but in Navratri, worship is important here. It is said that the marital sufferings of a married couple are overcome by the sight of the mother in Navratri, not only this, devotees here on the first day of Navratri The mother's darshans are so eager that the devotees of the mother are already in line for darshan the day before Navratri. Then they are able to see the mother. Mother Sha...

World Tourism Day (WTD) is held annually on 27 September. Its purpose is to foster awareness among the international community of the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic value. The event seeks to address global challenges outlined in the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and to highlight the contribution the tourism sector can make in reaching these goals.. It was at its third session (Torremolinos, Spain, September 1979), that the UNWTO General Assembly decided to establish World Tourism Day, beginning in 1980. This date was chosen to coincide with an important milestone in world tourism: the anniversary of the adoption of the UNWTO Statutes on 27 September 1970.

  In India, Daughters’ Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of September. This year, the fourth Sunday falls on September 22. Daughters’ Day is a celebration of the  girl child , of the gift a daughter is. However, this is mostly the case in developed countries. In India, daughters are considered a liability, while female foeticide may no longer be prevalent in the cities, there is always a little stigma that comes with being a girl. Girls have proved their mettle, and are making India proud, be it PV Sindhu, Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal, Priyanka Chopra, girls have made India proud on an international level.   Children are a blessing, whether male, female, or other. They should be cherished daily however it's nice to take a day out to honour them in particular . It is important to understand that every child is special, irrespective of their gender, and on this day it is essential that parents make their daughter feel loved, valued and appreciated.   ...

T he story of Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the ocean, is an age-old tale from the Puranas (Ancient Hindu texts), where the ocean was churned in order to bring back Devi Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth. During this process, fourteen precious things were born; one of these fourteen precious things was Lord Vishwakarma. In the month of September, Hindus all over the country and the world observe a day in honour of Lord Vishwakarma. This day is known as Vishwakarma Puja or Vishwakarma Jayanti. He is also known as Swayambhu, that is, the creator of the world and has been hailed as the divine architect in religious scriptures like the Rig Veda. When Krishna decided he would set up his kingdom in Dwarka, Lord Vishwakarma was called upon for the task. As per the scriptures, it took only one day for lord Vishwakarma to build the city of Dwarka and have it ready for Krishna, such is his magnificent power. Even today, on this auspicious day of Vishwakarma Puja, anyone whose profession i...

Pind Daan is a ritual which is conducted after the death of an individual. Hindus believe that Pind Daan is a must after the death of their loved ones. It is considered to be mandatory and the most vital, ritual of the entire life cycle for the followers of  Hinduism .   This ritual is done in order to lead the departed soul to the path of salvation. It is believed that the soul will not have to face the tortures of hell nor fall again into the cycle of rebirth if this activity is performed. Some also say that being the soul of a person who had materialistic inclinations it becomes difficult for him to leave the earth, his relatives, and his possessions. The soul dwells around unsatisfied and unhappy trying to achieve those feelings which are not possible for his form. Hence, Pind Daan shows enlightenment to the soul and lead him towards Moksha.Pind Daan is performed in any of the holy rivers of Hindu culture. People choose the location for performing this ritual ba...

It was a moment of pride for the Indians when the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as the official language of the country. The Constitution approved the same and Hindi written in Devanagari script became the official language. 14 th  September, the day the Constituent Assembly of India adopted Hindi as its official language, is celebrated as Hindi Diwas each year. Many schools, colleges and offices celebrate this day with great enthusiasm. These places are decked up for the celebration and people come dressed in Indian ethnic wear. Many people come forward to talk about the importance of Hindi language and Indian culture. Schools host Hindi debate, poetry and story-telling competitions and cultural programs. It is a day to stress upon the importance of Hindi language which is losing its significance in the country where English speaking population is considered smarter. It is sad to see how during job interviews, people who speak English are given preference ov...

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Teacher’s Day is a special day dedicated to all teachers celebrated every year to honor the teachers and appreciate their special contributions towards education. In India Teachers Day is celebrated every year on 5 th  September to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. He served as the first Vice-President of India and also as its second President. He was a statesman, a distinguished scholar, but above all, a remarkable teacher. He was the first Indian to teach in the prestigious Oxford University. Dr. Radhakrishnan was very popular among his students and was highly revered and respected. Hence Teachers Day is observed to celebrate the contributions of a teacher to the society and nation. The day is observed with much joy by the students, who organize several events to entertain their teachers. Students give gifts to the teachers, sing song for them, felicitate them and do lots of similar things to show their love and respect....