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What Are Taziya, Alam, And Taboot? A Guide To Muharram's Sacred Symbols And Their Significance
During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe deep mourning with symbolic elements like Taziya (replica of Imam Hussain's tomb), Alam (flag of Hazrat Abbas), and Taboot (symbolic coffins).
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Muharram 2025: Understanding Ashura, Tazia Processions, And Significance Of The Day
Muharram, a sacred month in Islam, culminates in Ashura, a day of mourning and remembrance for Imam Hussain's martyrdom, marked by processions and symbolic acts of devotion.
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PM Modi Offers Gangajal From Maha Kumbh Into Grand Bassin In Mauritius
In a symbolic gesture of cultural and spiritual connection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mixed the sacred waters of the Ganges, brought from the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, into the Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin) at Port Louis in Mauritius.
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"Maha Kumbh Of Records": This 45-Day Festival Of Faith Set Multiple Guinness World Records
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, hailed as the "MahaKumbh of Records," achieved several Guinness World Records and attracted over 66 crore participants, showcasing its significance as a sacred pilgrimage and symbol of collective faith and unity.
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Kim Kardashian Slammed For Wearing Princess Diana's $200,000 Cross Necklace
Kim Kardashian's choice of a plunging neckline and the sacred symbolism of the Renaissance-style cross has sparked mixed reactions online
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When Diwali And Halloween Collide: One Day, Two Contrasting Festivals
Diwali's sacred rituals, family gatherings, and symbolic lighting will coincide with Halloween's costume parties, trick-or-treating, and eerie decorations.
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Influencer Sparks Outrage In Japan By Using Sacred Shinto Gate For Workout Video
Chilean gymnast and social media influencer Maria del Mar 'Marimar' Perez Banus has sparked outrage in Japan after using a sacred Shinto Torii gate for a workout video.
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"Disrespectful": Akali Dal On Auction Of Golden Temple Model Gifted To PM
Senior Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal today objected to the proposed auction of a model of Golden Temple gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it was a "sacred symbol of the gift and blessings of the Akal Purakh and the Guru Sahibs".
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California Assembly Votes To Legalise The Swastika In Its Penal Code
California State Senate has unanimously passed a legislation to legalise the sacred symbol of Swastika in its penal code and recognise the hateful Nazi emblem by its German name, Hakenkreuz.
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Amazon Takes Down Underwear, Doormat Listings With Hindu Symbols After India Backlash
Amazon said on Tuesday it had taken down listings of products such as briefs and doormats with Hindu sacred symbols that were being sold on its overseas websites, following a furore on social media in India.
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As Nuke Deadline Nears, Kim Jong Un Rides Horse Up Sacred Mountain Again
North Korean media published fresh pictures Wednesday of leader Kim Jong Un riding a white horse on a sacred mountain, imagery that experts say is heavy with symbolism and may indicate a policy announcement.
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PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah Greet Nation On Bhai Dooj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted nation on the occasion of Bhai-Dooj. "Greetings on the festival of Bhai-Dooj, the symbol of affection between brother and sister. (I wish) This sacred occasion further strengthens your relations," PM Narendra Modi tweeted in Hindi.
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Olympics Logo Or Dating App? Paris 2024 Image Prompts Mockery
The 2024 Summer Olympics logo was widely described as a rehashed version of the flame from the Tinder dating app.
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Why is the Betel Leaf (Paan Patta) So Significant in Hindu Traditions?
Betel leaves are as important as the sacred Tulsi plant which is worshiped in many households.
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Donald Trump To Get Rakhis From Women Of A Remote Haryana Village
He may have not heard of Rakhi, but the women and girls of a remote Muslim-dominated village "symbolically" named by an NGO after US President Donald Trump will send him 1001 sacred threads on the Hindu festival that celebrates the brother-sister bond.
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What Are Taziya, Alam, And Taboot? A Guide To Muharram's Sacred Symbols And Their Significance
During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe deep mourning with symbolic elements like Taziya (replica of Imam Hussain's tomb), Alam (flag of Hazrat Abbas), and Taboot (symbolic coffins).
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Muharram 2025: Understanding Ashura, Tazia Processions, And Significance Of The Day
Muharram, a sacred month in Islam, culminates in Ashura, a day of mourning and remembrance for Imam Hussain's martyrdom, marked by processions and symbolic acts of devotion.
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PM Modi Offers Gangajal From Maha Kumbh Into Grand Bassin In Mauritius
In a symbolic gesture of cultural and spiritual connection, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday mixed the sacred waters of the Ganges, brought from the Prayagraj Mahakumbh, into the Ganga Talao (Grand Bassin) at Port Louis in Mauritius.
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"Maha Kumbh Of Records": This 45-Day Festival Of Faith Set Multiple Guinness World Records
The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025, hailed as the "MahaKumbh of Records," achieved several Guinness World Records and attracted over 66 crore participants, showcasing its significance as a sacred pilgrimage and symbol of collective faith and unity.
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Kim Kardashian Slammed For Wearing Princess Diana's $200,000 Cross Necklace
Kim Kardashian's choice of a plunging neckline and the sacred symbolism of the Renaissance-style cross has sparked mixed reactions online
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When Diwali And Halloween Collide: One Day, Two Contrasting Festivals
Diwali's sacred rituals, family gatherings, and symbolic lighting will coincide with Halloween's costume parties, trick-or-treating, and eerie decorations.
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Influencer Sparks Outrage In Japan By Using Sacred Shinto Gate For Workout Video
Chilean gymnast and social media influencer Maria del Mar 'Marimar' Perez Banus has sparked outrage in Japan after using a sacred Shinto Torii gate for a workout video.
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"Disrespectful": Akali Dal On Auction Of Golden Temple Model Gifted To PM
Senior Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Badal today objected to the proposed auction of a model of Golden Temple gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it was a "sacred symbol of the gift and blessings of the Akal Purakh and the Guru Sahibs".
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California Assembly Votes To Legalise The Swastika In Its Penal Code
California State Senate has unanimously passed a legislation to legalise the sacred symbol of Swastika in its penal code and recognise the hateful Nazi emblem by its German name, Hakenkreuz.
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Amazon Takes Down Underwear, Doormat Listings With Hindu Symbols After India Backlash
Amazon said on Tuesday it had taken down listings of products such as briefs and doormats with Hindu sacred symbols that were being sold on its overseas websites, following a furore on social media in India.
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As Nuke Deadline Nears, Kim Jong Un Rides Horse Up Sacred Mountain Again
North Korean media published fresh pictures Wednesday of leader Kim Jong Un riding a white horse on a sacred mountain, imagery that experts say is heavy with symbolism and may indicate a policy announcement.
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PM Narendra Modi, Amit Shah Greet Nation On Bhai Dooj
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted nation on the occasion of Bhai-Dooj. "Greetings on the festival of Bhai-Dooj, the symbol of affection between brother and sister. (I wish) This sacred occasion further strengthens your relations," PM Narendra Modi tweeted in Hindi.
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Olympics Logo Or Dating App? Paris 2024 Image Prompts Mockery
The 2024 Summer Olympics logo was widely described as a rehashed version of the flame from the Tinder dating app.
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Why is the Betel Leaf (Paan Patta) So Significant in Hindu Traditions?
Betel leaves are as important as the sacred Tulsi plant which is worshiped in many households.
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Donald Trump To Get Rakhis From Women Of A Remote Haryana Village
He may have not heard of Rakhi, but the women and girls of a remote Muslim-dominated village "symbolically" named by an NGO after US President Donald Trump will send him 1001 sacred threads on the Hindu festival that celebrates the brother-sister bond.
