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7 Places Outside India Mentioned in the Mahabharata That Will Surprise You

“यदिहास्ति तदन्यत्र, यन्नेहास्ति न तत् क्वचित्।” Whatever is found here may be found elsewhere. What is not found here is nowhere else. When most of us think about the Mahabharata, we imagine Hastinapur, Kurukshetra, and the banks of the Ganga. We picture royal courts, forest exile, and the great war…

Times Life · Feb 18

Mahseer Fish: The King of Indian Freshwater Rivers

Why Is Mahseer Called the King of Indian Rivers?

Close-up of Mahseer fish highlighting its large scales, powerful body, and royal appearance.

Mahseer earns this royal title due to its unmatched power and endurance in Indian rivers. It can swim against strong currents, leap over obstacles, and survive in rocky…

Times Pets · Feb 18

Why Devotees Call This Kashi Temple the Second Kedarnath

What if you could receive the spiritual blessings of Kedarnath Temple without climbing the Himalayas? On the sacred banks of the Ganga in Varanasi near Kedar Ghat stands the powerful Gaurikedareshwar Mahadev Temple. Devotees believe one darshan here grants the same spiritual merit as Kedarnath Dham. Rooted in Puranic legend,…

MyLifeXP · Feb 14

What Are the 6 Spiritual Truths Only Banaras Can Teach You About Life?

Banaras, also called Kashi, is not just a city but a living lesson in spirituality, patience, and devotion. Its narrow lanes, sacred ghats, and ancient rituals reveal deeper truths about life. Every sunrise over the Ganga and each temple bell tells a story of timeless wisdom. The city does not…

MyLifeXP · Jan 28

From Kamakhya to Kalighat: Where Goddess Kali Tests Courage, Not Comfort

Goddess Kali is worshipped for truth, not comfort. Across India, her temples rise at places where fear begins to dissolve and awareness slowly awakens. These sacred spaces are more than religious landmarks. They are emotional sanctuaries where devotees face ego, loss, courage, and surrender with honesty. Based on ancient scriptures…

MyLifeXP · Jan 27

Let Me Explain: Why politicians downplaying India’s pollution crisis is worrisome

When a recent Central Pollution Control Board report revealed that water along several ghats of the Ganga was unfit for bathing during the Mahakumbh, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath was quick to claim that the water was pure and even fit for drinking. He even alleged that those who raised…

Newslaundry · Mar 10, 2025

Ganga purity study was shady from the start. But media amplified it unquestioned

On February 20, the Uttar Pradesh government issued a statement which quoted a Padma Shri awardee scientist to “debunk doubts” about the purity of Ganga water amid the Mahakumbh. This came days after the Central Pollution Control Board had pointed out that faecal coliform levels in the river were 13…

Newslaundry · Mar 4, 2025

Ganga: The world's only freshwater river with a remarkable 50 times faster elimination of germs

Despite over 60 crore visitors and countless holy dips during Mahakumbh, the Ganga remains completely germ-free. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Feb 22, 2025

Mahakumbh: Woman detected with severe lung infection, doctor urges to be careful

After reports stating high levels of faecal bacteria in Ganga at Prayagraj went viral, health concerns have increased amidst the ongoing Mahakumbh.

The Times of India · Feb 20, 2025

Mahakumbh waters unsafe for bathing: A report finds faecal bacteria 13 times over safe limit

A Central Pollution Control Board report filed in the National Green Tribunal reveals that at several ghats in Prayagraj, where crores of devotees are attending the Mahakumbh, the water is unfit for bathing. In some locations, faecal coliform levels – indicating human and animal waste – were 13 times the…

Newslaundry · Feb 18, 2025