Tag: indian festivals
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Sankranti: The Sacred Turning of the Solar Path
Sankranti marks the moment when the Sun transitions from one zodiac sign to another in the traditional Indian solar calendar. The most widely celebrated transition is Makar Sankranti. During this time, the Sun enters the zodiac sign Capricorn. It begins the northward journey known as Uttarayana. This astronomical shift signals the gradual lengthening of days.…
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Guru Purnima: Honoring the Eternal Guiding Star
Guru Purnima is a sacred festival. It is dedicated to expressing gratitude to the spiritual and academic teachers. These teachers illuminate our lives with wisdom. This auspicious occasion falls on the full moon day of the Hindu month of Ashadha. It reminds us of the eternal guiding star—the Guru. The Guru dispels the darkness of…