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Ishwar Swaroop Swami Laxman Joo

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Swami Laxman Joo was a great scholar of Shaivism and a mystic saint of imminence and repute. He was a household name in Jammu and Kashmir and even the late Prime Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi used to visit this saint for seeking his blessings.Swami Laxman Joo was born on 9 May 1907 and his original name was Laxman Raina.His followers call him Lal Sahib. He was born in Srinagar. This saint of repute passed away on 27 September 1991 at the age of 84 years. His Ashrams are spreads at several places across the country and here at Jammu his Ashram is situated at Mohinder Nagar near Canal Road Jammu and his followers frequently visit his Ashram and on his birth anniversary and death anniversary Yagya is solemnised and a large number of people take part in the Yagya and partake prasad. The original Ashram of Swami Laxman Joo is situated at Ishber Nishat Srinagar Kashmir. He was born in a Kashmiri Hindu Brahmin family in Srinagar city in Kashmir. His mothers name was Arnymali Raina. It is said t...
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Unique KP Festival of Gan Chaudha (Ganesh Chaturthi)

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                                Kashmiri Hindus, widely known as Kashmiri Pandits, are the inheritors of an ancient, refined, and profoundly rich cultural legacy that stretches back thousands of years. Their civilization, rooted in wisdom, spirituality, and scholarship, has withstood the test of time despite immense historical upheavals. Even in the face of migration and forced displacement from their homeland of Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandits have demonstrated remarkable resilience by preserving their customs, traditions, rituals, and festivals with unwavering devotion. Their ability to retain a distinct cultural identity while remaining an integral part of the broader and eternal Sanatan Dharma reflects both their strength and their deep spiritual anchoring. Among the many festivals celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits, Gan Choudha holds a special place. This sacred occasion, which corresponds to Ganesh Chaturdashi, ...
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Adi Shankaracharaya Jayanti

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Adi Shankaracharaya Jayanti in 2026 falls as per Gregorian calendar on 22th April Wednesday but as per Indian Calendar it falls on Panchmi tithi which coincides on 21st April and thus it will be celebrated on 21st April this year as  in Hindu calendar it falls on the Shisti Tithi in the Skulpaksh of Vaishak month which coincides with 21th April Tuesday as this year chutrithi titi and thrithi both fall on thrithi tithi and in this way Shankaracharya Jayanti will be celebrated on Panchami thithi that is 21st April and his devotees in particular and the other people in general celebrate his Jayanti with gaiety. Adi Shankaracharya is also known by the name of Jagat Guru Shankaracharya.  Om 21st April, 2026 his 1238 birth anniversary was celebrated in the country. Adi Shankaracharya’s contribution in the propagation of Hindu / Sanatan Dharma cannot be exaggerated. He has in fact revolutionized the Hinduism at a time when this great and immortal religion was on decline .The credit f...
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Durga Ashtami and its significance

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                                                                                                                                          This year 2026, both Durga Ashtami and Ramnamvi falls on 26th of March Thursday. Durga Ashtami is the most important day of the Navratri festival and it occupies an important place in the order of significance of the nine days of Navratri .It is the eight day of Navratri and is dedicated to Maa Durga and everyone is celebrating the nine day long festival with pomp and show as well as with devotion to propitiate Maa Durga. Durgaashtami is the Ashtami in Navratri is the eight day of the festival. As we celebrate C...
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Christian festival of Easter

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Easter is one of the most significant and sacred festivals celebrated by Christians around the world. It marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, a cornerstone of the Christian faith that symbolizes hope, renewal, and victory over sin and death. According to the New Testament of the Bible, Jesus was crucified on Good Friday and rose from dead on the third day Easter Sunday. His resurrection fulfilled the prophecy of the Messiah and confirmed the belief in eternal life for all who follow His teachings. Easter therefore, is not only a celebration of Jesus return to life but also a message of spiritual rebirth and triumph of good over evil. Easter is preceded by ‘’Holy Week’,’ which recounts the final days of Jesus earthly life. It begins with ‘’Palm Sunday’’ commemorating His entry into Jerusalem. ’’Maundy, Thursday’ ’honors the Last Supper, while ‘’Good Friday’ ’solemnly reflects on the crucifixion. Finally, Easter Sunday arrives with joyous celebrations of the resurrection...
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