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79Makar Sankranti or Pongal: A ‘Thanksgiving’ Festival of India
Importance of Makar Sankranti Makar Sankranti is an important ‘Thanksgiving’ festival of India. In Tamil Nadu it is celebrated as Pongal. Makar Sankranti signifies a bountiful harvest and flourishing of...
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77Republic Day of India 2009 Showcased Nations Achievements
Overview The 60th Republic Day parade held on the Rajpath in New Delhi on Monday (26th January 2009) highlighted the military prowess, fascinating presentation of air power and its rich cultural diversity....
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74Significance of Vaikunta Ekadasi Festival
Overview Vaikunta Ekadasi is an important Hindu festival celebrated by Vaishnavites (Hindus) in India (especially in Tamil Nadu). The festival is celebrated with great significance in almost all Lord...
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77Facts You Need to Know about Vitamin K
Overview Vitamin K is most widely known for its blood clotting ability. Do you know how the letter ‘K’ got associated with this vitamin? The letter ‘K’ is associated with the name of this vitamin...
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75Significance of Arudhra Darshan Festival
Overview Arudhra Darisanamis an important Hindu festival celebrated on the full moon day of the Tamil month Margazhi or Dahnurmasa (Hindu calendar) (December – January. This full moon day coincides with...
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69Thai Poosam: the Festival of Tamils Celebrated All Over the World
’Thai Poosam‘ is an important festival celebrated for Lord Murugan or Lord Subramanian or Lord Karthikeyan in the tenth month of Tamil calendar month ‘Thai’ (‘Pausa’ tenth month of Hindu Calendar...
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71Computer Eye Strain or Computer Vision Syndrome
What is Computer Vision Syndrome Have you heard about Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS)? If you are working on a computer constantly either in your office or in home you are likely the affected by CVS. CVS is...
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70162 nd Satguru Sri Thyagaraja Aradhana festival -2009
The 162 annual `Thygaraja aradhana' is celebrated on 15th January 2009 (Pushya Bagula Panchami day). This day Saint Satguru Sri Thyagaraja (1767-1847) (one of the trinity of Carnatic music) when the...
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69Jallikattu: Taming the Bulls in Tamil Nadu, India
Jallikatu: Meaning Jallikatu, in Tamil language, means 'Bull Taming' or ‘Bull Fight’. Jallikatu is derived from two different words ‘salli’ and ‘katu.’ In Tamil Salli means coin (may be gold...
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68Maha Shivratri the Hindu Festival Dedicated to Lord Shiva
Significance of Maha Shivratri Maha Shivratri or Shivratri is the most significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the holy Hindu Trinity (Brahma, Lor of Generation; Vishnu Lord of Operation;...
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