Tag: vishnu
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Onam: Honouring King Bali
Onam is observed during the Hindu solar month of Simha (Chingam) on the day of the Shravana Nakshatra and marks the end of 10 days of festivities. Onam is celebrated in parts of Tamil-speaking regions, but most significantly in Kerala where it is one of the most important festivals. In addition to marking the harvest,…
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Hindus celebrate a historic Rama Navami
The appearance of Rama; one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu is observed today (Chaitra Shukla Navami). As Rama, Vishnu set the example of ideal human values. Unlike other avatars, where Vishnu displayed his superhuman traits, Rama lived as a man experiencing a life of emotional conflicts, psychological upheaval and personal tragedies. And despite…