A festival that celebrates deep emotions brought about by a simple sacred thread of love also acts as a reminder of the need to uphold Dharma in our daily lives.
Ram Navami is of supreme significance for the devotees of Sri Ram and like all Hindu festivals, this auspicious day is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm.
On Mahashivratri, planetary alignments are believed to be such that there is an upsurge in the energies not just of planet Earth but of each living being. And thus the night is spent in meditation, prayer and devotion.
An astute warrior, Shivaji knew the importance of speed and manoeuvre in battle. The guerrilla warfare of his highly disciplined infantry was menacing for his enemies.
