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Who Really Wrote Sukhkarta Dukhharta? The Truth

You may have heard Ganpati’s famous “Sukhkarta Dukhharta” aarti countless times, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. But have you ever wondered who wrote these beautiful words and what inspired them? The aarti is traditionally attributed to Sant Samarth Ramdas, the 17th-century saint and poet known for his devotion to Shri Ram.…

MyLifeXP · Sep 14

Ukadiche modak recipe: Step-by-Step guide to soft and delicious modaks at home

Ukadiche modak recipe: Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on September 14, 2026, marking Lord Ganesha's birth. Devotees will offer prayers and traditional sweets like Ukadiche Modak to the deity. This article provides a detailed recipe for preparing the steamed rice-flour dumpling. The recipe includes instructions for making the coconut-jaggery filling…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

London hosts first-ever Ganga Aarti on River Thames

London's River Thames hosted its first Ganga Aarti ceremony on Sunday. This event celebrated nature and knowledge, honoring the life-giving flow of rivers. Chinmaya Mission UK organized the ceremony as part of global 75th-anniversary celebrations. The event symbolized gratitude and unity, bringing diverse communities together. It aimed to foster reverence…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Sevagram, Deekshabhoomi, and Chikhaldara: Why Vidarbha Deserves More Than a Stopover

The Train Doesn't Stop Long EnoughNagpur sits at the geographic centre of India, which means every major rail route passes through it and almost nobody stays. The city is a junction, a pause between destinations, a place where you change platforms and check your phone. Vidarbha, the region it anchors,…

Times Life · Sep 13

Left, TMC govts in Bengal tried to destroy cultural traditions of Bengali Hindus: CM

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari alleged past governments undermined Hindu traditions. He stated the current BJP government seeks to restore these heritage and traditions. Adhikari highlighted the plight of a Bangladeshi Hindu monk and Partition victims. He claimed past regimes pushed religious texts and festivals aside. The Chief Minister…

The Economic Times · Sep 12

Gurmeet Ram Rahim ad controversy: After apology, The Hindu says it won’t even charge for the ad

The September 12 Delhi, Mohali, and North India editions of The Hindu carried a full-page advertisement titled “What is Dera Sacha Sauda? (Facts vs Fiction)” for the sect’s leader, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, a man convicted of raping two women disciples by a CBI court in 2017, sentenced to 20…

Newslaundry · Sep 12

Why Did Vishnu Take the Vaman Avatar? The Hidden Story

What if the most powerful king in the three worlds was defeated not by a great warrior, but by a small Brahmachari asking for only three steps of land? This is the fascinating story behind Lord Vishnu’s Vaman Avatar and King Mahabali. Mahabali was known for his generosity, truthfulness and…

MyLifeXP · Sep 12

Why Looking at the Moon Can Bring False Blame

Imagine, for instance, that just looking at the moon during one particular night brings false allegations in your life. This is an intriguing belief that constitutes the core of the Chauth Chand festival, a unique cultural practice linked with the region of Mithila and Bihar. While most festivals are marked…

MyLifeXP · Sep 11

Why Shiva Became Tripurari? The Secret Begins With Ganesha

How did Lord Shiva come to be known asTripurari, the destroyer of Tripurasura? The answer begins with a story that connects an unexpected character to one of Shiva’s most famous forms: Lord Ganesha. At the centre of this tale is Sage Grutsamad, a painful family secret, a powerful curse and…

MyLifeXP · Sep 11

Hindu monk, in Bangladesh jail, gets 5-hour parole to attend mother's funeral

Chattogram district deputy commissioner Mohammad Zahidul Islam Mia ordered his release after Das’s family submitted an application. His mother, 70-year-old Sandhya Rani Dhar, died early on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Hathazari. Das was previously associated with Iskcon and serves as a spokesman for Hindu Sammilito Sanatan…

The Times of India · Sep 11