526 Antioch earthquake – 20 May The 526 Antioch earthquake hit Syria (region) and Antioch in the Byzantine Empire in 526. It struck during late May, probably between May 20–29, at mid-morning, killing approximately 250,000 people. The earthquake was followed by a fire that destroyed most of the buildings left standing by the earthquake. The…
First Council of Nicaea – Ecumenical Council – 20 May
The First Council of Nicaea was a council of Christian bishops convened in the Bithynian city of Nicaea (now İznik, Bursa province, Turkey). This ecumenical council was the first effort to attain consensus in the Church through an assembly representing all of Christendom. Hosius of Corduba, who was probably one of the Papal legates, may…
रावण की कहानी (Ravan ki kahani)
1. रावण की मृत्यु पौराणिक किस्से-कहानियों में अक्सर हम यही सुनते आए हैं कि रावण की मृत्यु का कारण उसका अपना भाई विभीषण था। विभीषण ने ही रावण की मृत्यु का रहस्य राम को बताया था। 2. आधी हकीकत लेकिन बहुत ही कम लोग जानते हैं कि ये इस कहानी की आधी हकीकत है। आधा…
Buddha Poornima
Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti is the biggest festival of Buddhists throughout the world. Lord Buddha was born on the day of Buddha Purnima and that is also the day of his knowledge and attainment of Mahaparinirvan (death). This festival is celebrated on the full moon day of Vaisakha month. Let us know about the…
Ugadi Festival
Ugadi or Ugadi is celebrated in the joy of the new year. This festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the Deccan states. It is believed that Brahma, who created this massacre, he started making this universe on this day. This day is also considered as the beginning of Telugu and Kannada New Year. This festival…
Mahavir Jayanti ( the holiday occurs either in March or April )
The idol of Mahavira is carried out on a chariot, in a procession called rath yatra. On the way stavans (religious rhymes) are recited. Statues of Mahavira are given a ceremonial bath called the abhisheka. During the day, most members of the Jain community engage in some sort of charitable act. Many devotees visit…
Pitu Matu Sahayak Swami ( पितु मातु सहायक स्वामी )
Pitu Matu Sahayak Swami – English text Tumhi ho Mata, Pita Tumhi ho Tumhi ho bandhu, sakha Tumhi ho Tumhi ho sathi, Tumhi sahare Koyee na apna siva Tumhare Tumhi ho naiya. Tumhi khavaiya Tumhi ho bandhu………. Jo khil sake na woh phool ham hain Tumhare chara�o ki dhool ham hain Daya ki drishti…
Itni Shakti Humme Dena Datta ( इतनी शक्ति हमें देना दाता )
Itni Shakti humme dena Datta – English text Itni Shakti humme dena Datta, Mann ka vishwas kamzor ho naa Hum chale nek raaste pe humse bhool kar bhi koi bhool ho naa… Duur agyaan ke ho andhere, tu humme gyan ki roshni de Har buraai se bachake rahe hum, jitni bhi de bhali…
Tumhi ho Mata Pita tumhi ho ( तुम्ही हो माता पिता तुम्ही हो )
Tumhi ho Mata Pita tumhi ho – English text Tumhi ho Mata, Pita Tumhi ho Tumhi ho bandhu, sakha Tumhi ho Tumhi ho sathi, Tumhi sahare Koyee na apna siva Tumhare Tumhi ho naiya. Tumhi khavaiya Tumhi ho bandhu………. Jo khil sake na woh phool ham hain Tumhare chara�o ki dhool ham hain Daya ki…
Ai Malik Tere Bande Hum ( ऐ मालिक तेरे बंदे हम )
ऐ मालिक तेरे बंदे हम ऐसे हो हमारे करम नेकी पर चलें और बदी से टलें ताकि हंसते हुये निकले दम जब ज़ुलमों का हो सामना तब तू ही हमें थामना वो बुराई करें हम भलाई भरें नहीं बदले की हो कामना बढ़ उठे प्यार का हर कदम और मिटे बैर का ये भरम नेकी…