Shivratri 2022 special: Know why thousands of snakes were burnt in Nagda in MP and the Mahabharat connect to this town

February 4, 2022, 10:51 PM

Shivratri 2022 is a festival which is celebrated with zeal and devotion in India. This year Shivratri falls on March 1. On this occasion, EBNW Story brings a special story from Mahabharat era which connects why the town was named as Nagda which still has an old temple of Lord Shiva, which it is believed, was constructed during Mahabharat era.

Nagda in Madhya Pradesh was earlier known as Nagdah and has an interesting Mahabharat connect.

Presently, it is a major Industrial town situated on the Malwa Plateau near the banks of River Chambal and is famous for awe inspiring Birla Temple and the Grasim industry which manufactures Viscose Fibre. It is biggest manufacturing industry ever established by Grasim and also is world’s largest producer of spun dyed specialty Fibre.

Years ago, Nagda was known as Nagdah which means Nag ka Dahan (burning of snakes). There is an interesting yet mysterious story behind the name which will definitely leave you with goosebumps.

On the banks of River Chambal there is an ancient temple known as Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir which has a deity of Shivjii. At at the end of the Dwapar era and the beginning of the Kal Yuga, this temple was built 6000 years ago.

Legend says that thousands of snakes used to reside here. During that era, Janmejaya used to be the king of Nagda. According to Mahabharata, Raja Janmejaya was son of King Parikshit and Queen Madravati. He was the great grandson of valiant warrior of Mahabharata, Arjuna.

Raja Janmejaya performed a Yagya in JUNA NAGDA (old Nagda) to burn the snakes. His Father Raja Parikshit died because of snakebite which aggrieved Janmejaya and he decided to perform a Yagna on the banks of River Chambal . The purpose behind yagna was to eliminate snakes. When the yagna was performed, thousands of species of snakes were burnt.

And that’s how the town got name Nagdah and later on it is named as Nagda. Legend says that during the yagna, two snakes escaped out of the yagna but facts are yet to be established.

7 day fair on Shivratri

In Mukteshwar Mahadev Mandir , 7-day fair is organised every year by municipality of Nagda during Shivratri. Thousands of devotees come to visit the temple during that time. The temple was not perfectly built before but now it is under construction

Basant Panchami 2022: Read quotes and its celebrations in different parts of North India

EBNW Story

February 3, 2022, 10:58 PM

Basant Panchami is celebrated with great pomp and joy in India. As the nation celebrates the festival on February 5, Aakanksha Umath reports how the North Indian states celebrate this auspicious festival.

Uttar Pradesh: This festival has great significance in the state of UP. On this day, people worship Goddess Saraswati and fly kites by wearing yellow coloured clothes. People of Uttar Pradesh celebrate Basant Panchami with great zeal.

Uttarkashi – You can see the another level excitement in people for Basant Panchami. People of Uttarkashi use Palash wood, flowers and sweet desserts to celebrate Basant Panchami. It is celebrated with great joy and celebration and people also do kirtans in night.

Bihar– People of Bihar color their heads with Turmeric and wear yellow clothes. On this day, they make bundi and Shira and present it to Goddess Saraswati.

Punjab And Haryana -During the time of spring farm in Punjab and Harayana looks like yellow carpet as the mustard crop is harvested. On this special occasion, people of Punjab and Harayana climb the roof and fly kites and celebrate the festival.

On this occasion people say hello to New beginnings

Wishes for Basant Panchami

Wishing you Happiness Good fortune Success Peace & Progress on the occasion of Basant Panchami.

May Goddess Saraswati Bless You With The Ocean Of Knowledge Which Never Ends.

May you be bestowed with knowledge and wisdom…

Have a Blessed Basant Panchami.

Spring is in air, Fresh blossoms everywhere. Sending you my warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Basant Panchami. Wishing you Happiness Good fortune Success Peace & Progress on the occassion of Basant Panchami.

Basant Panchami 2022: Know date, significance and history

EBNW Story

February 3, 2022, 10:04 PM

Basant Panchami is celebrated each year to welcome spring as the season of winter ends. This year, the festival will be celebrated on February 5.

Dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, Basant Panchami is celebrated on the fifth day during the waxing phase of moon in the month of Magh.

Basant Panchami history

There is an interesting history behind the celebration of Basant Panchami.

The deity of wisdom, knowledge and singing which we worship as Saraswati was born on this day. Hence on this occasion, people worship Goddess Saraswati to achieve knowledge. Also, Basant Panchami marks the arrival of Spring Season.

People celebrate it with great enthusiasm and paving a paths for new beginning.

Basant Panchami celebration

On this occasion, people worship Goddess Saraswati considered as the symbol of wisdom by doing Hawan and Pooja

People who worship devi Saraswati also perform a ritual named as Akshraabhyasam which means learning(abhyaas) the letters (akshar) or Vidyaarambham which means beginning (aaramabh) of education(Vidya).

Basant Panchami dress

Manypeople wear yellow colour clothes as yellow color has great significance in the celebration of Basant Panchami. Yellow color shows the time to harvest mustard crop which has yellow colour blooms. Also yellow is the considered as the most favorite color of Goddess Saraswati.

Other than Yellow color clothes, people prepare yellow colour dishes and desserts. Like all festivals, it is celebrated with many traditional delicacies, like kesari Bhaat, Boondi ka Halwa, Motichoor ke laddu, Rawa kesari or Shira, sweet yellow rice etc.

Gita Contest registration date extended, world students enrol for the competition

EBNW Story

February 3, 2022, 9:07 PM

Gita Contest organised each year under the aegis of Hare Krishna Movement is drawing a fabulous response from students from across the world, however, in wake of COVID third wave, the date of registration has been extended.

Gita contest dates

The date of registration in Gita contest to be organised in the year 2022 has been extended to April and May months.

While the junior group competition will be held on 24th April, the senior group competition will be held on 22nd May.

Gita contest competition categories

Those till class X are being included under junior category while others above it are in senior groups.

Gita Contest competition is being organised each year under the aegis of Hare Krishna Movement.

Gita Contest syllabus

Under this competition, chapters 7 to 12 of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita (as it is) have been included in the competition. The competition will be conducted both online and offline.

The participants who choose online can give their question paper from the computer sitting at home, whereas the competition will be organised at two places in Jaipur for the participants who choose offline competition.

Since the competition is also online, participants from all over the world are registering themselves.

Gita contest registration date

Giving detailed information about the competition, the convener of the competition, Shri Siddha Swaroop Das said that due to the third wave of corona, the last date for registration in the competition has been changed to February 28.

Every contestant is being given a copy of Bhagavad Gita free of cost upon registration.

You can get free copy of your Bhagvad Gita by registering for the competition online by visiting the website https://bit.ly/bhagavadgitacontest21 or else he can visit any of the 19 places in Jaipur and get his copy.

Gita contest winners’ prizes

After the competition, prizes will be given to the winners of junior group on the basis of category in cycle, smart watch, kindle, VR board, while the winners of senior group will be given cash prizes on the basis of category in which first prize starts from Rs. 25,000/.

Shri Siddha Swaroop Das ji further told that for the preparation of the competition, Gita classes are also being organised daily on the YouTube channel at 4 pm on each verse of the seventh chapter of the Gita. With the help of these classes, not only will the students prepare for competition, but the correct knowledge of Gita will reach the people.

Valentines Day 2022: Best ideas to say ‘I do’ to the love of your life…

EBNW Story

February 2, 2022, 10:10 PM

Valentines Day, the most awaited month for love birds, is approaching and hence the couples are gearing up themselves to shower their love and affection to their partners.

If you are planning for fun-related romantic things to celebrate Valentines Day, then here come some ideas…

Recreate the moment when you first met

Everyone holds the memory of their first date. Reignite that spark of first love by recreating that first date.

2. Make a photo Album

From the day one when you first met your partner to today you must have pictures together.
Make a beautiful photo album of your favorite pictures together in the album and gift it to your special person. This can definitely bring a cute smile on the face of your dearest.

3. Gift a card.

If you are madly in love and you want to give a heartfelt gift to your long term lover, a card can be the best thing. Card full with special feelings and romantic sentiments is bound to make feel all fuzzy inside. Write beautiful romantic quotations inside and make them feel special. Share all your deepest feelings via card and show how madly you love them.

4. Make it a favourite things day

Enjoy the Valentines’ Day by taking care of the favourite things of your dearest one. If he/she loves food, then go on a food date. If he/she is into movies, then movie date is the best option. If he/she loves spending time at home, then plan something and impress them by spending time with them at home only. Make it a favourite things day by doing whatever he/she loves and make them feel the special person in the world.

5. Have dinner together

Evening time is considered as the romantic time to spend with your Valentine . Going on a dinner date with your honey is counts as romantic things. And candel light dinner will definitely be cherry on the top.

6. Plan a trip

Rather than stressing out about choosing the perfect gift, go on a trip. Nothing is more romantic than Nature’s displays. Take a hike together and spend quality time together. Trip can be the best option for Valentines day and it can make your dearest one day special.

7. Create a couple’s vision board

Talking about and planning your future together is a great way to bond on a deeper level. Create a vision board with things you’d each like to accomplish, then figure out what you can do together. Not only will you connect with your significant other, but you’ll also improve your relationship communication.

8 Gift a beautiful memory

Flowers, chocolate, and candy are great, but experiences are more meaningful than this stuff. Schedule an activity during which you can create memories together, like an escape room, a morning hike, or a paint-and-sip class, dinner date, shopping together.

9. Make a romantic playlist for your honey

If you are in long distance relationship and possible to meet each other on Valentines Day, then make a romantic playlist and spend some time listening those songs with them putting on your favorite streaming service. Choose songs that spark memories of your relationship or simply tunes you know your significant other will love.

Gift a scrapbook

Scrapbook can be the most unique thing and it consist of some emotional and deepest feelings.
Even partners who aren’t so into crafts will get a kick out of this fun activity. Gather up photos of your relationship, old ticket stubs, and meaningful receipts, and make a beautiful book. This can definitely make your dearest one emotional.

Go for a ride
You may not know the destination where to go but just take a best road trip together. It’s a tendency that everyone get out of their comfort zone while they explore new terrain. Road trip is the most zelous and romantic thing to do with your partner.

The mysterious snake of Nimbahera : A belief or a superstition?

Riya Shahi

February 1, 2022, 11:34 PM

A country where snakes are considered as deities and are being worshipped from a long time is a home to a diverse species of deadly and venomous snakes. India has more than 270 species of snakes out of which about 60 are highly venomous.

Snakes often referred as ‘Nagas’ holds a very high and powerful status in Hindu mythology, considered as the protector of the universe they represents rebirth, death and mortality due to its casting of its skin and being symbolically “reborn”.

We live in a county where superstitions flourish very quickly but it’s not because of blind faith in god or evil but a little belief that people grow inside them that makes them feel closer to god.

Shubham Kumawat, a resident of Nimbahera, Rajasthan brought up a similar story of belief, faith and superstition…

The mysterious snake of Nimbahera : A belief or a superstition?

In Badi Gao near Nimbahera a mysterious or you can say miraculous snake appears every day but it has its unique schedule, the snake only comes every day in the morning at 11 o’clock and it goes back ways at 5 o’clock in the evening.

This snake has been appearing in the same place from past five days within the same timing.

The people residing in the village believes that the snake is a form of god and they have started worshipping it as a deity and have started offering milk. The snake accepts the milk and goes back after 5 o’clock.

What’s they first thing that is coming in your mind after knowing about this, is this incident weird, peculiar or something extraordinary to you?

There can be enormous notion about this incident and they all are fair until something is proven. The villagers have faith in god and with a positive belief they are worshiping that snake.

We don’t need to see this as some superstitious belief until it’s harming anyone. But before judging the following event, take a look at the myth and mythologies of snakes.

History of Snakes in Hindu Mythology:

Snakes are worshipped in natural habitats as well as in temples by the Hindus They represents eternity as well as materiality, life as well as death, and time as well as timelessness and symbolizes rebirth, transformation, immortality, and healing as they shed their skin through sloughing.

Snakes are often portrayed with the good and bad deeds of human as they are the combination of both, their venom are poisonous to kill and medicinal to create too.

In Hindu mythology it is also believed that the 1000 headed snake known as Ananta is holding the Earth. Hindus also celebrate Nag Panchmi to workship snakes and offers gifts of milk and incense to gain knowledge, wealth, and fame.

Valentine’s Week in Feb: Know Rose Day, Chocolate Day, Kiss Day, Teddy Day dates and their significance…

EBNW Story

February 1, 2022, 10:42 PM

The most romantic month of year, February is the much-awaited of all months for couples of every age who love to share their love and say ‘I Do’ to their partners.

The month may be the shortest month of the year but this month has a specific week named as Valentine’s Week . It comprises total 8 days and each day has significant values.
These 8 days are zealously celebrated by couples by presenting gifts like Teddy, Chocolate, Flowers and other romantic stuffs to their loved ones.

Here are the name and significance of those 8 days of Valentines Week.

Rose Day on February 7

Rose is a symbol of love and passion and the first day of Valentines week is celebrated with the sign of love. On this day, people give Rose to their loved ones to convey a love message. Rose depict the beauty of love and express the emotions hence the affection is shown by couples via exchanges of roses.
Rose Day is celebrated every year on 7th February.

Propose Day on February 8

The second day in Valentine’s Week is Propose Day. This day is all about expressing hidden desires and spilling the beans. Expressing the deepest feelings in front of someone you love is not easy but this is day when you can let your special person know how much you love them. This day is not just special for single people who want to start a new relationship, but also for couples who are happily committed in relationship. People proposes their loved ones by presenting rings, Flowers, Greeting cards etc.
Propose Day is celebrated every year on 8th February.

Chocolate Day on February 9

Have you ever wondered why the chocolate is synonymous to love?
Reason is, Chocolate is considered aphrodisiac food. Eating chocolate releases Phenylethylamine and Serotonin which increases the levels of chemical that startle the feelings of love. Hence people present Chocolates as a gift to their loved ones. A chocolate and a hug can be the best combination to show your love in the valentine’s week.
Chocolate day is celebrated every year on 9th February.

Teddy Day on February 10

The 4th day of Valentines week is Teddy day. Teddy is another symbol of love and comfort. We all need someone to hug when feeling happy and sad hence Teddy is best option to gift as it will remind them of you. The main purpose behind gifting a Teddy bear is to provide hug , a feeling of love and comfort.
Teddy Day celebrated every year on 10th February.

Promise Day on February 11

Promise is a big word. It is something to assure that the statement you are making you will always follow it.
It is an important day for the lovebirds out there. Couples gives promise to each other and show how unconditionally they love each other. Since promise plays some good roles in maintaining a healthy relationship , some promises strengthen the relationships.
Promise Day is celebrated every year on 11th February.

Hug Day on February 12

Hug between two humans does help in the release of a hormone called ‘Oxytocin’ which is also called the ‘love hormone’ or ‘bonding hormone’ which makes one feel warm, loved, good and fuzzy inside. On this day, people hug their loved ones sweetly with love and affection. Offering a sweet hug to special person shows that you love them and will always be there for them.

Overall, hug is the best way to show your love and affection towards loved ones and make them feel that you love them.

Hug day is 6th important day of Valentines day.
It celebrated every year on 12th February.

Kiss Day on February 13

Kiss is a way to express emotions of love, passion, respect, affection and peace. When humans kiss, their brains release chemicals like oxytocin and oxytocin is the chemical linked to the love hormone. This increases endorphins and make the body feel happy. This simple physical act is the best way to connect with your partner emotionally and mentally.

On this day couples kisses each other and show their love.
It is celebrated every year on 13th February.

Valentines Day on 14 February

Now comes the main day of Valentines week. The most awaited day for love birds. This is the main day when lovers express affection towards their valentines by greetings and gifts.The day falls on February 14 every year. Couples celebrate this day for the blissful excitement of finding one’s perfect mate

Union Budget 2022: Digital currency, digital university and digital service for farmers…!

EBNW Story

February 1, 2022, 6:46 PM

Union Budget 2022 seems to be aiming at realising dream of making Digital India and hence has introduced terms like Digital currency, Digital University and Digital Service for farmers. The EBNW Story studies what digital currency, digital university and digital service for farmers…

Digital Rupee

India will be one of the world’s largest economies to introduce central bank digital currency (CBDC) if it maintains to stick to its plans, following the footsteps of China which is in news to test its digital Yuan

India’s central bank shall issue a digital rupee in the 2022-2023 financial year which begins Apr. 1.

As per finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the introduction of the digital rupee would be based on “blockchain and other technologies.”

Digital University

A digital university will be established to provide access to the world-class quality universal education with personalised learning experience to students throughout the country at their doorsteps.

This digital university that the Centre plans to set up will be based on a networked hub and spoke model. The hub and spoke model here refers to a distribution method in which everything gets originated at a centralised ‘hub’ and then travels to small locations, ‘spokes’, for its final consumption.

In this case, the ‘hub’ refers to the country’s best public universities and institutions while the ‘spokes’ mean each individual student who will consume knowledge generated by the hubs at home via the digital medium.

#Digital University to be set up to provide access to students across country, to world class quality universal education, with personalized learning experience

University to be built on a network hub and spoke model, with collaboration of best public Universities#Budget2022
— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 1, 2022

Digital aid for farmers

The Centre shall promote Kisan Drones along with chemical-free natural farming, public-private partnerships for the delivery of digital and high-tech services to farmers across the country during the financial year 2022-23.

“The use of Kisan Drones to be promoted for crop assessment, digitization of land records, spraying of insecticides and nutrients,” said Nirmala Sitharaman.

Jaipur Literature Festival 2022 to celebrate art with art-centric sessions

EBNW Story

February 1, 2022, 5:29 PM

Jaipur Literature Festival 2022, set to take place between 5-14 March 2022, will return to its home city, Jaipur, for its 15th edition, promoting art and world heritage with numerous innovative initiatives.

Performing arts legend Sohini Roychowdhury, an exponent of Bharatanatyam, and Sharon Lowen, a renowned dancer of Indian classical dance forms – Odissi, Manipuri, Mayurbhanj & Seraikella Chhau – will join Manjari Sinha, acclaimed music and dance critic, for a fascinating conversation on Sringara, exploring the evocative and evolutionary form.

The session will examine the vast history and many interpretations of Sringara, an aesthetic peak, often consideredthe mother of all nine rasas in Indian dance.

Feminist, publisher and author Ritu Menon’s biography of the remarkable actor and dancer Zohra Sehgal, who lived a full life until the age of 90, is uniquely structured in theatrical style. Menon puts into context how the creativity of dancer Uday Shankar and actor Prithviraj Kapoor impacted Sehgal.

In conversation with Festival Producer and Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, Sanjoy K. Roy, Thakore, Menon and Lahiri will discuss the essence of theatre, its genius, its magic, and its pervading misogyny.

Roy will also be in conversation with much-loved Indian singer and musician Remo Fernandes at a session exploring his pursuit of his greatest loves: music, art, writing and his homeland, Goa.

B.N. Goswamy, one of the most eminent art historians of our times, opens a window to a wide range of subjects: all on or around the arts, which have immense potential to form aesthetic sensibility.

From Ananda Coomaraswamy to the Art of Calligraphy, The Meaning of Silence to Farid-ud-din Attar’s great Sufi parable of the Conference of the Birds, among others, Goswamy invites readers to enter into the field of the arts and savour its pleasures.

In an engaging and comprehensive session with Jaipur Literature Festival Co-Director William Dalrymple, Goswamy will discuss his book Conversations which promises to be a truly accessible primer on art in India and South Asia.

At another session titled Mughal Portraiture: Presence and Absence, independent art historian Ursula Weekeswill be in conversation with author and art historian Yashaswini Chandra. Weekes’ upcoming book, Mughal Court Painting in India, follows more than a decade of her writing and teaching on Mughal art and culture. She will discuss her latest project on how portraits were important agents in projecting the religious, social and political identities of the members of the Mughal court.

The Festival will feature a session that evokes the sensual lure of the human body as well as the essential ambiguities of its representation. Writer, commentator and vascular surgeon Ambarish Satwik introspects upon the distance between the naked and the nude in the anatomy of our race, even as modern imaging technologies render us asexual and transparent.

Celebrated writer, curator, and historian Alka Pande has looked at the erotic through diverse perspectives in her work. Her recent book Pha(bu)llus studies the power of phallic symbolism as a key and recurring motif in religion, culture and art. In conversation, they will discuss art and the nature of the erotic, as well as the anti-nude, in the context of the sensuous, the mortal, the philosophical and the spiritual.

Writer, screenwriter and activist Farrukh Dhondy boasts of as many scintillating life experiences as professional accolades. From bearing witness to pre-Independent India, the Partition and many a social movementto meeting a roster of eclectic and even murderous celebrities, Dhondy’s life is a cinematic rollercoaster. In conversation with film and theatre director Arghya Lahiri, Dhondy will discusshis life as a writer.

The Festival will offer a spectacular Heritage Event and the Jaipur Music Stage will run parallel to the main Festival as always. Like every year, the winner of the annual Ojas Art Award will also be announced.

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