Why is burning incense sticks in the evening a daily ritual? How does it impact the Vastu of the house? – The Times of India

Why is burning incense sticks in the evening a daily ritual? How does it impact the Vastu of the house? – The Times of India

There’s no denying that in most traditional Indian households, an evening Arti followed by burning incense sticks (Agarbatti or Dhoop) and wafting the fragrance and smoke throughout the house is a daily ritual. While most of us grew up watching this tradition, little do we know that this daily ritual holds a profound relevance in…

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‘Living in harmony is our culture’: Mohan Bhagwat as RSS marks 100 years | India News – Times of India

‘Living in harmony is our culture’: Mohan Bhagwat as RSS marks 100 years | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Tuesday said that people across undivided India have shared the same DNA for more than 40,000 years, further adding that “living in harmony is our culture.”Speaking at the event “100 Years Journey of RSS: New Horizons” at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, Bhagwat said that, “DNA…

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Mysuru Dasara inauguration row: BJP says Banu Mushtaq’s ‘faith uncertain’; minister hits back | India News – Times of India

Mysuru Dasara inauguration row: BJP says Banu Mushtaq’s ‘faith uncertain’; minister hits back | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Senior BJP leaders have objected to the Karnataka government’s decision to invite Booker Prize-winning author and activist Banu Mushtaq to inaugurate this year’s Mysuru Dasara celebrations. Karnataka minister G Parameshwara, however, countered the criticism, saying, “This is not a religious issue.”Former minister and BJP MLC CT Ravi argued that it was inappropriate for…

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