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Mauni Amavasya 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals and Significance of Magha Amavasya

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026
Because of the alignment of celestial bodies, which amplifies spiritual powers, Mauni Amavasya is also believed to be an ideal time for rituals and prayers.Importance of Mauni Amavasya during Magha ...
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Quote of the day by Chanakya: 'Religion is not in rituals, but in righteous conduct'

The Times of India 18 Jan 2026
The quote - 'Religion is not in rituals, but in righteous conduct', has been taken from his writing Chanakya Niti but the exact words of this quote varies ... In his opinion religion is not following the rituals but following the dharma.
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Horses leap through flames and pets go to church in Spanish animal rituals honoring St Anthony

Newsday 18 Jan 2026
The contrasting Spanish traditions take place every January to honor St ... Sign up ... A horse is prepared to take part in a ritual in honor of Saint Anthony the Abbot, the patron saint of domestic animals, in San Bartolome de Pinares, Spain, Friday, Jan.
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FACTS FOR FAMILIES: Rituals, routines help keep stress in check

Journal Gazette 18 Jan 2026
Stress can be caused by normal life changes such as the addition of a baby or pet into the family or moving. Major family events or community disruptions, like divorce or natural disasters, can also cause a great deal of stress ... Rep ... FOR MORE ... .
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Sinulog 2026: Grand Parade, Ritual Showdown to feature 37 contingents

The Philadelphia Inquirer 17 Jan 2026
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A total of 37 contingents will participate in this year’s Sinulog Grand Parade and Ritual Showdown set ...
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Horses leap through flames and pets go to church in Spanish rituals honoring St. Anthony

The Washington Times 17 Jan 2026
Hundreds of Spaniards watched horses gallop through towering flames, hours before pet owners in Madrid on Saturday took their dogs and cats to church to be blessed with holy water ... .
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Chhattisgarh: Tribal body objects use of ‘Pandum’ in govt festivals, calls it sacred ritual

The Times of India 17 Jan 2026
... term or ritual process should be appropriated for state events without Gram Sabha consent.The controversy has placed the state government’s “Bastar Pandum” initiative squarely under scrutiny.
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From journals to letter writing, analog rituals make a quiet return

Norfolk Daily News 16 Jan 2026
... writing, analog rituals make a quiet return .
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The hidden power of grief rituals

Finger Lakes Times 16 Jan 2026
(THE CONVERSATION) — In Tana Toraja, a mountainous region of Sulawesi, Indonesia, villagers pour massive resources into funeral rituals. lavish feasts, ornate effigies and prized water buffaloes for sacrifice ... .
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Baby Walks On ‘Kala Chana’ As Part Of ‘First Steps’ Ritual, But Internet Calls It ...

News18 16 Jan 2026
The video captures the moment when the Indian couple’s child takes his first steps, following tradition ....
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Amavasya 2026: Date, Timings, Rituals and Significance

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026
Amavasya days are considered fortunate for doing religious rituals such as bathing in the sacred Ganga, performing hawan, feeding Brahmins, engaging in almsgiving, and praying to ancestors through pitru tarpan, pitru puja, and pind daan.
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Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2026: Date, Time, Rituals and Significance

The Times of India 16 Jan 2026
Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2026. One of the most auspicious fasts is Pradosh Vrat ... Unmarried female devotees who worship Goddess Parvati and offer her shringaar are believed to receive their desired husbands.Rituals for Shukra Pradosh Vrat in 20261.
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