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Happy Pana Sankranti 2024: Wishes, messages, images, and greetings to share on Odia New Year

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As the sun transitions into the sign of Aries, marking the onset of the Odia New Year, it's time to celebrate Pana Sankranti with joy and fervour. Also known as Maha Vishuva Sankranti or Mesha Sankranti, this auspicious occasion holds cultural significance in Odisha and among Odias worldwide. It signifies new beginnings, prosperity, and the arrival of spring.

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: 7 lesser-known facts about infamous 1919 tragedy

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The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre remains a potent symbol of British brutality in colonial India. On April 13, 1919, Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer ordered his troops to fire upon a peaceful gathering in Amritsar, Punjab. Beyond the well-known narrative of a peaceful gathering turned bloody, lie lesser-known truths that deepen our understanding of this tragic event. In this article, we delve into seven lesser-known facts surrounding the infamous massacre, shedding light on the deliberate atrocities committed, the suppression of truth, and the enduring legacy of courage and resistance.

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 5: Who is Maa Skandamata? Puja rituals, timings, significance and more

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As the auspicious festival of Chaitra Navratri progresses, devotees immerse themselves deeper into devotion, celebrating the divine feminine energies embodied in various forms of Goddess Durga. Day 5 of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to worshipping Maa Skandamata, the mother of Lord Kartikeya (Skanda), also known as Skanda Mata.