23 नवंबर को कार्तिक पूर्णिमा है. हिंदू धर्म में इस दिन का खास महत्व है. इसके अलावा सिख धर्म में भी इस दिन की बहुत अहमियत है. कार्तिक पूर्णिमा के ही दिन सिखों के पहले गुरु नानक देव जी का जन्म हुआ था. इस दिन को गुरुनानक जयंती और प्रकाश पर्व के रूप में मनाया जाता है. सिख धर्म के लोगों के लिए गुरुनानक जयंती एक महत्वपूर्ण और बड़ा पर्व है.  गुरुनानक जयंती के अवसर पर आइए जानते हैं गुरुनानक जी के जीवन से जुड़ी कुछ अहम बातें....

गुरुनानक देव जी के पिता नाम कालू बेदी और माता का नाम तृप्ता देवी था. नानक देव जी की बहन का नाम नानकी था. 

In all human history, this desire to know the cosmos has been universal; and nothing would change with the diverse cultural perspectives on it. One of the most amazing episodes in that ongoing story is Islamic astronomy. It developed into a rich tradition during the Golden Age of Islam (8th-14th century). In that period, many scholars in the Islamic world made contributions to science generally, thereby making further exploration possible while also changing our understanding of how sciences work.

To grasp how much impact Islamic astronomy had, we need to be aware of its historical context. The era was marked by a proliferation of scientific activities as well as cultural and intellectual pursuits in huge Islamic caliphates from Spain to central Asia. This was the time when Muslim theologians greatly advanced various fields of science based on knowledge borrowed from ancient Indian, Greek, and Persian civilizations.

One key figure in Islamic astronomy was Al-Battani (858-929 CE), who is also known by his Latin name Albategnius. He contributed great ways that improved celestial observations and challenged existing astronomical theories derived from Ptolemy.

कैलाश या कैलाशनाथ मंदिर महाराष्ट्र के औरंगाबाद में एलोरा गुफाओं की गुफा 16 में स्थित दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी अखंड रॉक-कट संरचना है। कैलाश या कैलाशनाथ मंदिर महाराष्ट्र के औरंगाबाद में एलोरा गुफाओं की गुफा 16 में स्थित दुनिया की सबसे बड़ी अखंड रॉक-कट संरचना है।

श्री शैलम शहर परिवार के साथ घूमने के लिए सबसे अच्छा पर्यटन स्थल माना जाता है और देश भर से लाखों श्रद्धालु हर साल यहां दर्शन करने आते हैं।

The world's oldest religions are the subject of debate among historians and scholars because it is difficult to pinpoint the exact origins and dates of religious practices. 

Hindu temples represent important symbols of Hinduism which is a rich spiritual heritage and cultural legacy. These sacred sanctuaries serve as sites for worship, pilgrimage, community meetings and cultural observances, all of which symbolize devotion, imagery and architectural magnificence. In this comprehensive exploration we will scrutinize the importnace, architecture, rituals, symbolism and cultural importance of Hindu temples in order to reveal the deep spiritual dimensions encapsulated within these divine abodes.

Importance of Hindu temples:Hindu temples have great significance in Hindu religious and spiritual traditions where they are regarded as sacred places where worshippers can connect with God through prayers to be blessed and perform religious rites and activities. What makes Hindu temples important:

• Religious Centres: Hindu temples are acknowledged as religious centers wherein God’s presence is believed to dwell, putting them at the center of devotion and spiritual life. The temples are visited by devotees who come to seek divine intervention for various aspects of their lives such as health, prosperity, success and liberation from the cycle of birth and death (moksha).
• Cultural Heritage: Hindu temples serve as storehouses for cultural heritage that dates back centuries embracing traditions, customs, architectural styles which reflect the artistic, aesthetic and philosophical values of the Hindus. Each temple built over time is a testimony to the workmanship, artistry and expertise with which dedicated craftsmen constructed these architectural wonders in deference.
• Community Gathering: Temples have roles in community gathering, social interaction together with religious festivals that bring about unity, affiliation or sense of belonging as one. Religious festivities held within these temples foster unity among people leading them into celebrations where they share traditional beliefs while enhancing their kinship bonds through camaraderie.