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Devotees take holy dip at Maha Kumbh on 'Magh Purnima'

Thousands of devotees on Monday plunged into the river Ganges at the ongoing Kumbh Mela, on the occasion of ' Magh Purnima'. During this day, elated Hindu monks and pilgrims take holy dip in Ganges......

Dalai Lama's Kumbh visit called off despite clearance

The much-anticipated visit of Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to the ongoing Maha Kumbh has been finally called off despite security clearance given by the Uttar Pradesh government for his......

IN PICTURES: A up-close view of Assam's buffalo fights

Rediff.com's K Anurag visits Anhotguri in Nagaon district in central Assam, where buffalo fights continue to be held as a tradition on the first day of the month of Magh as part of the Magh Bihu......

ULFA rejects govt's offer of 'safe passage'

The banned United Liberation Front of Asom on Friday gave a strong message to the government that it may be down off late because of the reverses it has suffered in Bangladesh and in the wake of......

Maharishi body to be brought to Allahabad

The body of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi will be brought to his ancestral home in Allahabad on Saturday.The last rites will be performed at the ashram on the banks of the Ganga on Monday, to coincide with......

Bollywood celebrates Pongal and Makar Sankranti!

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. Bollywood stars turned to Twitter and tweeted their wishes for Pongal and Makar Sankranti. Here's what they said:......

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Q. What is the importance of Brahmapurana?
Sudhakar Kuruvada: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-the-importance-of-brahmapurana/25392957/answers/

Q. what is the importance of shivratri ???
Inquisitive: A. Brahma Purana is considered the most important of all the Puranas. An auspicious day and time should be chosen for Brahma Purana Katha. The best...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-is-the-importance-of-shivratri-/25185460/answers/25392968

Q. Chinese new year commences corresponding with Mauni Amavasya-why it is so ?
Vishwabandhubajpai: A. Shivratri is celebrated a night before amavasya (full dark night) in the month of Phalgun (February March) in North India. As per traditional...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/chinese-new-year-commences-corresponding-with-mauni-amavasya/25024449/answers/25185472

Q. shraap!! kitna bhari padta hei kisiki jivan mei!! agar koi de de toh!!
Sanjay Karmakar: A. Chinese New Year begins according to the Chinese calendar which consists of both Gregorian and lunar-solar calendar systems. Because the track of...... more

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Q. aaj ki Aumavasya kis naam se jaani jaati hai ?
Genuine Sense: A. Mahina Magh to Ashad ( Jan-June) Koi Sharp de dey , to thik ho ja sakta hai kiunki woh 6 mahina Bahgan jaga rahtey hai ( Uttarayn of Sun). Balance...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/aaj-ki-aumavasya-kis-naam-se-jaani-jaati-hai-/21828243/answers/24930599

Web results for Magh

Serious need to reduce mortality rate

Three day National Vector Borne Disease Control programme (NVBDCP) regional meeting for the North Eastern states hosted by NVBDCP Nagaland is... ...

http://www.nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/State/StateNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDAzNjk4NQ%3d%3d-qEwsHN5FEFE%3d

Tesophenyu Group Public Union informs on expulsion order

Tesophenyu Group Public Union (TGPU) has informed public that the four village councils (Tesophenyu, Ziphenyu, Sewanu, new Tesophenyu) that TGPU... ...

http://www.nagalandpost.com/ChannelNews/State/StateNews.aspx?news=TkVXUzEwMDAzNTkzNg%3d%3d-iqc%2bPK1dmzg%3d

New course in mass gathering medicine sought

With their efforts receiving worldwide appreciation after the Mahakumbh, the Kumbh Mela health authorities have appealed to the secretary, Medical... ...

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/allahabad/New-course-in-mass-gathering-medicine-sought/articleshow/19553813.cms

Local snack in demand for Bihu

Sivasagar, April 13: Residents of Meteka Laimekuri village, around 8km from here, are putting in extra effort to cater to the rising demand for... ...

http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130414/jsp/frontpage/story_16784117.jsp

Assam gears up for Rongali Bihu celebration

Guwahati, Apr 13 (IBNS): People of Assam are gearing up to celebrate the Rongali Bihu festival across the state on Saturday. Bohag Bihu or Rongali... ...

http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/2013/newsDetails130413i.php

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