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On March 7, Six new properties, including 5 archaeologically important places, have been added to India’s tentative list by UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre. ![]()
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This is a step towards their future nomination for the World Heritage List. ![]()
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India’s tentative list now comprises 62 sites, with 43 properties already listed as World Heritage Sites.![]()
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HOLIKA DAHANAM![]()
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The festival of Holika Dahan or Chhoti Holi is celebrated a day before Holi. In certain parts of the country, the Holika Dahan is the main festival and the next day is celebrated as Dhulivandan.![]()
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According to legend, Holika was the sister of Hiranyakashipu, who acquired a boon that rendered her invulnerable to fire. She then attempted to kill her nephew, Prahlada, by placing him on her lap in a bonfire. However, she was immolated while Prahlada was saved from the fire.![]()
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On the day of Holika Dahan, a heap of cow dung cakes and wood is prepared. Other elements like neem, camphor and ghee are added the the heap and the heap is set on fire. This is a symbolic burning of the demoness Holika. It aymbolises victory of good over evil.![]()
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The ritual also has a medical significance. Holi is the time of transition between winter and summer. This is also a time when many viral diseases and infection may spread. The ritual of burning cow dung cakes, along with ghee and camphor, cleanses the air and helps in keeping the viral diseases away.![]()
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We have earlier published a reel about the medical significance of Holika Dahanam. Do check it out.![]()
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📷Sculpture of Holika on fire, Chennakesava temple, Somnathpura, Karnataka![]()
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IMPORTANCE OF MUSIC IN HINDUISM![]()
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Music holds a very special place in Hinduism, going beyond just entertainment. The Vedic chants during festivals and ceremonies are examples of how music is used to connect human to the divine. The bhajans and kirtans are key source of spiritual enlightenment.![]()
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The roots of music are associated with the heavenly singers and musicians called as Gandharvas. The Gandharvas, on request by Bramha, bestowed the art on Narada, who then traveled to earth to teach the art to humans. ![]()
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In literature, the concept of music first appears in Samaveda. Samaveda talks about veriois hymns that are to be recited at specific occasions. Historically, Bharat Muni, in second century, laid the foundation of two important music principles; namely Raga and Tala. The classical music is based on these principles of Ragas and Tala.![]()
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The concept of music was used by the saints in Bhakti movement, to spread the message of divinity and spirituality, through the Bhajans and Kirtans. But prior to that as well, use of music was very prominent in divinity. And the carvings of sculptures in various temples is a testimony of the same. ![]()
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As per the data made public by Maha Kumbh organisers, over 65 crore people took sacred bath in the holy confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and Saraswati river. That is more thanclose to the entire population of United Kingdom or South Africa, and almost double the population of Canada. To put it in perspective, the number is close to half of India’s population. The Kumbha Mela is not just the union of devotees and pilgrims, it is also the union of cultures and traditions.![]()
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The story associated with Kumbh is attested to the story of Samudra Manthana. When the Amrit Kalash (The pot containing immortality potion) arrived out of the Samudra Manthana, the Devas and Asuras started to fight over the Amrit. Devas wanted that Asuras should not get the potion. When things started to get out of hand, Vishnu took a female form, as Mohini. Mohini started dance and enchant Asuras, thereby distracting the Asuras. She offered Amrit to the Devas, and plain water to the Asuras. One Asura named Rahu realised this trick, and he changed his appearance to look like a Deva and sat with the Devas. Surya recognised him, and informed Vishnu. Vishnu slit Rahu’s throat using Sudarshan Chakra, and created two Asuras names Rahu (head without body) and Ketu (body without head). While all this fight was going on, 4 drops of Amrit fell on earth. One each at Haridwar, Ujjain, Prayagraj and Tryambak. It is said that the Amrit drops get activated at particular alignment of celestial bodies. Kumbha Mela is organised in cycles, at all these 4 places; to celebrate the event and take benefit of the Amrit.![]()
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Read more about Kumbh Mela, it's history and significance in our recent article. ![]()
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Visiting MahaKumbh was a life changing experience for me. For many years, I wanted to attend a Kumbh. And when the opportunity knocked for me, there was no chance I would miss it.![]()
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The organisation is not merely a religious ceremony, but a management masterclass as well. The way @mahakumbh_25 is organised by @upgovt, one just can't pass without appreciating. Kudos..