Guru Padmasambhava

Recent Developments International Conference: The International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), in collaboration with Nava Nalanda Mahavihara, organized a two-day International Conference on the Life and Living Legacy of Guru Padmasambhava in Nalanda, Bihar. The conference explored themes such as his life, teachings, travels across the Himalayas, and his contemporary relevance. About

Kharchi Puja

Festival Origin: Kharchi Puja is a centuries-old festival celebrated in Tripura, initially a tribal Hindu festival but now observed by all communities and religions. Central Deity: The festival is centered around the worship of Chaturdasa Devata, the ancestral deities of the Tripuri people. Date and Significance Date: Kharchi Puja is observed annually on Shukla Ashtami, the eighth

Kabir Das: Mystic Poet and Social Reformer

Introduction Each year, on the full moon of Jyeshtha (May or June), the birth anniversary of Kabir Das is celebrated. Born in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, Kabir Das was a 15th-century Indian mystic, poet, saint, and social reformer whose influence transcended religious and social boundaries. Early Life and Influences Birth and Background: Kabir's exact birth date is uncertain, with mo

Fo Guang Shan

Fo Guang Shan Cultural and Educational Centre, received registration under ‘religious, cultural, economic, educational and social purpose’ category recently. Fo Guang Shan (FGS) is one of the largest Buddhist organization and monastic order based in Taiwan. The name translates to "Buddha's Light Mountain". FGS practices Humanistic Buddhism,

Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace

The Indian Vice President recently inaugurated the 12th General Assembly of the Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace in New Delhi. Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace (ABCP) It was founded in 1970 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as a voluntary movement of followers of Buddhism with both monastic (monks) and lay members.  Its aim is to bring together the efforts of Buddhists in s

Adi Shankaracharya & Advaita

All 4 shankaracharyas will not attend Ram temple inauguration in 2024. Birth – Kalady village on the bank of the River Periyar in Kerala. Period – Between 788 and 820 AD. Guru – Govinda Bhagavatpada. Works – Visiting spiritual centres, challenging prevalent philosophical traditions, and establishing mathas, organ

Kakad Bhairav or Bhilat Baba

Context: A stone deity worshipped by the Bhils in Madhya Pradesh’s Bagh was recently proved to be a fossilized dinosaur egg. News: Tradition Continuation: Similar to their forebears, the Bhil community has a tradition of venerating ancient stones, with generations worshipping the sunbaked, reddish-brown Kakad Bhairav or Bhilat Baba. Rituals: Ceremonies involve offerings, including

Adi Kailash

Adi Kailash     Adi Kailash, also known as Shiva Kailash, Chota Kailash, Baba Kailash or Jonglingkong Peak, is a mountain located in the Himalayan Mountain range in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It is the second most important peak among the group of five separate peaks in Himalayas, others include

JIVITPUTRIKA FESTIVAL

JIVITPUTRIKA FESTIVAL   Jitiya (also called Jivitputrika) is a 3 day long Hindu festival celebrated from the 7th to 9th lunar day of Krishna-Paksha in Ashvin month.  The festival is celebrated in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and Jharkhand as well as Nepali people of West Bengal. The three-day long fes

Sammakka Saralamma Jatara

Sammakka Saralamma Jatara     The Union cabinet approved the Sarakka Central Tribal University in Telangana to be set up at a cost of Rs 889 crore. The Mulugu district of Telangana holds the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, a biennial festival. The jatara is considered among the largest gatherings of tribal people in the world and also attracts the largest number o