Parama Ekadashi 2020: Know The Significance And All About It
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday October 13, 2020
Today is 'Parama Ekadashi'- one of the most significant of the 25 'Ekadashis' in 2020. It is also known as the 'Adhika Masa Ekadeshi' as it falls in the 'Adhika Masa' or 'Mala Masa'. An 'Ekadeshi' during the 'Krishna Paksha' or new moon phase of 'Adhika Masa' is known as the 'Parama Ekadashi'. 'Ekadashi tithi' (date) is considered to be very auspic...
Janmashtami 2020: Know All About Krishna Puja And Celebrations
India News | Edited by Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday August 11, 2020
Janmashtami 2020: Sri Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is one of the most popular and revered festivals in India. The day is dedicated to celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna. Krishma was born on ashtami (eighth) in the Krishna Paksha or the new moon phase of Bhadrapada (August-September).
Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Celebrations, Wishes, Quotes And Images
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday August 10, 2020
Happy Janmashtami 2020: Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is a day of great celebrations across the country. According to legend, Krishma was born on ashtami (eighth) in the Krishna Paksha or the new moon phase of Bhadrapada (AugustSeptember). Krishnais also the eighth child of his patents, Devaki and Vasudeva.
Kamika Ekadashi 2020: Date, Muhurat For Vrat And Significance
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday July 16, 2020
Kamika Ekadashi 2020: Devotees of Lord Vishnu are observing Kamika Ekadashi today. Every month there are two Ekadashi vrats when devotees fast for two days. One Ekadashi falls in new moon phase or Krishna Paksha and another on the full moon phase or the Shukla Paksha. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe Ekadashi fast to seek his blessings
Eid Ul-Fitr 2020: Ways To Celebrate Eid At Home Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Sunday May 24, 2020
The festival of Eid Ul Fitr is here. Celebrated on the day when the first sight of the new moon is seen in the sky, Eid in India will becelebrated on May25 this year.
NASA Releases Stunning New Moon Map to Help Future Missions
Prabhakar Thakur | Thursday April 23, 2020
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has released a comprehensive new map of the Moon in partnership with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute.
New Moon Temporarily Orbiting Earth Discovered By Astronomers
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 27, 2020
Astronomers have discovered that a car-sized second natural satellite, commonly called a mini-moon, is temporarily orbiting Earth for the past three years.
Kali Puja 2019: Date, Puja Time, Significance, Foods To Celebrate
Edited by Sushmita Sengupta | Saturday October 26, 2019
Also known as Shyama Puja, Kali Puja is celebrated on the new moon day or Amavasya of the Hindu month Kartik.
Saturn Moons: Saturn Outshines Jupiter With Discovery Of 20 New Moons
Science | ANI | Wednesday October 9, 2019
The fifth planet in the solar system, Jupiter earlier had the badge of having the most moons- 79, but now Saturn, which stands sixth in the solar system has surpassed its neighbour on Monday when a team of astronomers led by Scott S. Sheppard discovered 20 new moons on the planet.
The Bizarre, Brilliant And "Sometimes Nerdy" Rules For Naming New Stuff In Space
Offbeat | Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post | Friday March 1, 2019
The International Astronomical Union's brilliant, byzantine and sometimes marvelously nerdy naming guidelines help bring order to our crowded skies.
Tiny New Moon Discovered Around Neptune, Called Hippocamp
Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post | Thursday February 21, 2019
The moon, dubbed Hippocamp for the half-horse, half-fish sea monster from Greek legend, is about the size of Chicago and so faint only the powerful Hubble Space Telescope can spot it
Neptune's Tiny New Moon, Could Be Fragment Of It's Larger Moon Proteus
Science | Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post | Thursday February 21, 2019
A diminutive nugget of a moon has been discovered lurking in the inner orbit of Neptune. The moon, dubbed Hippocamp for the half-horse, half-fish sea monster from Greek legend, is about the size of Chicago and so faint only the powerful Hubble Space Telescope can spot it.
"Real Oddball" Among 12 New Moons Discovered Around Jupiter
Science | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 17, 2018
A dozen new moons have been discovered around Jupiter, bringing its total number of known moons to 79, the most of any planet in our solar system, astronomers announced Tuesday. One of the new moons was described as a "real oddball" by researcher Scott Sheppard at the Carnegie Institution for Science, because of its tiny size, it measuring just abo...
Solar Eclipse On Friday The 13th, Will Be Visible To Lucky Few
World News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday July 12, 2018
Partial Solar Eclipse 2018: Only lucky few can see a super-size new moon blocking out a part of the sun during partial solar eclipse on Friday the 13th.
Bhandara Festival: The Great Turmeric Festival Of Maharashtra You Must Know About
Food | Sushmita Sengupta | Friday August 18, 2017
The Bhandara festival takes place on Somvati Amavasya- a new moon day that falls on a Monday. This year the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri, Maharashtra would be celebrated on 21st August 2017.
ISRO announces new moon mission
Feb 12, 2011
Parama Ekadashi 2020: Know The Significance And All About It
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday October 13, 2020
Today is 'Parama Ekadashi'- one of the most significant of the 25 'Ekadashis' in 2020. It is also known as the 'Adhika Masa Ekadeshi' as it falls in the 'Adhika Masa' or 'Mala Masa'. An 'Ekadeshi' during the 'Krishna Paksha' or new moon phase of 'Adhika Masa' is known as the 'Parama Ekadashi'. 'Ekadashi tithi' (date) is considered to be very auspic...
Janmashtami 2020: Know All About Krishna Puja And Celebrations
India News | Edited by Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday August 11, 2020
Janmashtami 2020: Sri Krishna Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is one of the most popular and revered festivals in India. The day is dedicated to celebrating the birthday of Lord Krishna. Krishma was born on ashtami (eighth) in the Krishna Paksha or the new moon phase of Bhadrapada (August-September).
Krishna Janmashtami 2020: Celebrations, Wishes, Quotes And Images
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Monday August 10, 2020
Happy Janmashtami 2020: Janmashtami or Gokulashtami is a day of great celebrations across the country. According to legend, Krishma was born on ashtami (eighth) in the Krishna Paksha or the new moon phase of Bhadrapada (AugustSeptember). Krishnais also the eighth child of his patents, Devaki and Vasudeva.
Kamika Ekadashi 2020: Date, Muhurat For Vrat And Significance
India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday July 16, 2020
Kamika Ekadashi 2020: Devotees of Lord Vishnu are observing Kamika Ekadashi today. Every month there are two Ekadashi vrats when devotees fast for two days. One Ekadashi falls in new moon phase or Krishna Paksha and another on the full moon phase or the Shukla Paksha. Devotees of Lord Vishnu observe Ekadashi fast to seek his blessings
Eid Ul-Fitr 2020: Ways To Celebrate Eid At Home Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Sunday May 24, 2020
The festival of Eid Ul Fitr is here. Celebrated on the day when the first sight of the new moon is seen in the sky, Eid in India will becelebrated on May25 this year.
NASA Releases Stunning New Moon Map to Help Future Missions
Prabhakar Thakur | Thursday April 23, 2020
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has released a comprehensive new map of the Moon in partnership with NASA and the Lunar Planetary Institute.
New Moon Temporarily Orbiting Earth Discovered By Astronomers
World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Thursday February 27, 2020
Astronomers have discovered that a car-sized second natural satellite, commonly called a mini-moon, is temporarily orbiting Earth for the past three years.
Kali Puja 2019: Date, Puja Time, Significance, Foods To Celebrate
Edited by Sushmita Sengupta | Saturday October 26, 2019
Also known as Shyama Puja, Kali Puja is celebrated on the new moon day or Amavasya of the Hindu month Kartik.
Saturn Moons: Saturn Outshines Jupiter With Discovery Of 20 New Moons
Science | ANI | Wednesday October 9, 2019
The fifth planet in the solar system, Jupiter earlier had the badge of having the most moons- 79, but now Saturn, which stands sixth in the solar system has surpassed its neighbour on Monday when a team of astronomers led by Scott S. Sheppard discovered 20 new moons on the planet.
The Bizarre, Brilliant And "Sometimes Nerdy" Rules For Naming New Stuff In Space
Offbeat | Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post | Friday March 1, 2019
The International Astronomical Union's brilliant, byzantine and sometimes marvelously nerdy naming guidelines help bring order to our crowded skies.
Tiny New Moon Discovered Around Neptune, Called Hippocamp
Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post | Thursday February 21, 2019
The moon, dubbed Hippocamp for the half-horse, half-fish sea monster from Greek legend, is about the size of Chicago and so faint only the powerful Hubble Space Telescope can spot it
Neptune's Tiny New Moon, Could Be Fragment Of It's Larger Moon Proteus
Science | Sarah Kaplan, The Washington Post | Thursday February 21, 2019
A diminutive nugget of a moon has been discovered lurking in the inner orbit of Neptune. The moon, dubbed Hippocamp for the half-horse, half-fish sea monster from Greek legend, is about the size of Chicago and so faint only the powerful Hubble Space Telescope can spot it.
"Real Oddball" Among 12 New Moons Discovered Around Jupiter
Science | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday July 17, 2018
A dozen new moons have been discovered around Jupiter, bringing its total number of known moons to 79, the most of any planet in our solar system, astronomers announced Tuesday. One of the new moons was described as a "real oddball" by researcher Scott Sheppard at the Carnegie Institution for Science, because of its tiny size, it measuring just abo...
Solar Eclipse On Friday The 13th, Will Be Visible To Lucky Few
World News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Thursday July 12, 2018
Partial Solar Eclipse 2018: Only lucky few can see a super-size new moon blocking out a part of the sun during partial solar eclipse on Friday the 13th.
Bhandara Festival: The Great Turmeric Festival Of Maharashtra You Must Know About
Food | Sushmita Sengupta | Friday August 18, 2017
The Bhandara festival takes place on Somvati Amavasya- a new moon day that falls on a Monday. This year the Bhandara festival at Khandoba Temple, Jejuri, Maharashtra would be celebrated on 21st August 2017.
ISRO announces new moon mission
Feb 12, 2011
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