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Category: Hinduism

Pitru Paksha and Hindu Remembrance Day

Pitru Paksha and Hindu Remembrance Day

Pitru Paksha, also known as the “fortnight of the ancestors”, is a revered 15-day observance in the Hindu culture. It falls during the Hindu lunar month of Bhādrapada, corresponding to…
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Ganeśa Chaturthi

Ganeśa Chaturthi

The ten-day Ganeśa festival started across the globe yesterday (Friday 6th September) from Ganeśa Chaturthi day (4th day of Shukla Paksha of Bhādprada month i.e., waxing moon August/September).
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Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritiya

Akshaya Tritīyā is celebrated on the 3rd day of Shukla Paksha of Vaiśakh month (April – May). It is a very auspicious day for Hindus & Jains. It is a unique…
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What is Dharma

What is Dharma

As a British Hindu or British Indian, it is important to know and practice our ‘Bharatiya’ Dharma, and perform our Dharmic duties towards our families, our Samaj and the British…
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