Gulika KaalGulika Kaal also known as Maandi, Kuligai Kaal is a special period in Vedic Astrology ruled by Saturn, during which certain activities are considered inauspicious.
Dhunuchi Dance in DurgapujaDhunuchi Nach is a devotional dance performed during Durga puja and it is a tradition in Bengal. Offered as a vote of thanks to Maa Durga in the evening Durga aarti, the nach is performed on the beats of Dhak and ulu sound.
What is Eight Prahar?According to Hindu religion, there are eight Prahars in 24 hours including day and night. On an average, a Prahar is of three hours or seven and a half hours, in which there are two Muhurtas. One prahar is one Ghati of 24 minutes. A total of eight prahars, four of the day and four of the night.
Chita Bhasm Holi at KashiIf the festival of Shivratri does not come, then the occasion of Holi does not come. According to the scriptures, the story of Holi is related to four incidents. First Holika and devotee Prahlad, second Kamdev and Shiva, third king Prithu and demon Dhundhi and fourth Shri Krishna and Putna.
Indian Ritus/SeasonsTalking about all the seasons, there are a total of six seasons in a year. In this case, the duration of each season is two months.