Interesting facts about India

> The famous board game, called Chess, was invented in India.

> In India's 100,000 years of history, it has never invaded any other country.

> India is the 7th largest country in the world, the largest democracy and one of the oldest civilizations.

> India was one of the richest countries in the world before the British invasion in 17th century.

> The value of "pi" used in mathematics was first calculated by the Indian mathematician Budhayana in 6th century.

> India is one of the largest exporter of computer software products. It exports software to over 90 countries.

> India is home to the very large pilgrimage destination called the Vishnu Temple. The temple is located in the city of Tirupati. About an average of 30,000 people visit this temple donating about $6 million US dollars, everyday.

> India originated Yoga about 5,000 years ago.

> India has the most number of mosques. It has 300,000 mosques.

> Christians and Jews have been living in India since 52 A.D. and 200 B.C. respectively.

> India has the highest bridge in the world . It is called Bailey Bridge and is located in Ladakh between the Dras and Suru rivers in the Himalayas.

> Before 1986, India was the only place in the world where Diamonds could be found.

> The world's first University was established in India . The University was established in 700 B.C. at the place of Taxila.

> The biggest and the largest employer in the world is Indian Railways which employs over a million people.

> India has the highest cricket ground in the world. It is located in the northern state of India called Himachal Pradesh. The cricket ground is 2444 meters above the sea level and was built in 1893.

> Most important studies of Mathematics like calculus, trigonometry and algebra were originated in India.

> Taj Mahal which is among the seven wonders of the world is in India. Taj Mahal was built over a long period of 11 years.

> India has the most number of post offices in the world.

Jai Hind!

27th February: Death anniversary of Shaheed Chandra Shekhar Azad

Who was Chandra Shekhar Azad?

1) Chandra Shekhar Azad was the one who was involved in Kakori Train Robbery (1926) and the attempt to blow up the Viceroy's train (1926).
2) The shooting of Saunders at Lahore (1928) which was to avenge the killing of Lala Lajpatrai.
3) He formed Hindustan Socialist Republican Association with fellow compatriots Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru.
4) Chandra Shekhar Azad was the mentor to Bhagat Singh, another great freedom fighter.
5) In 1921, when Gandhiji launched Non-Cooperation movement, Chandra Shekhar Azad actively participated in revolutionary activities
6) Chandra Shekhar Azad was a terror for British police. He was on their hit list and the British police badly wanted to capture him dead or alive.

On February 27, 1931 Chandra Shekhar Azad met two of his comrades at the Alfred Park Allahabad. He was betrayed by an informer who informed the British police. The police surrounded the park and ordered Chandra Shekhar Azad to surrender. Chandra Shekhar Azad fought alone valiantly and killed three policemen. While finding himself surrounded and seeing no route for escape, Chandra Shekhar Azad shot himself. Thus he kept his pledge of not being caught alive.


JAI HIND! JAI AKHAND BHARAT!

Truth-

The Difference Between a Corrupt and a Honest Person is...

The Corrupt Person has PRICE...

And...

The Honest Person has VALUE!

Feeling Tense?
"Think Of Me"

Feeling Sad?
"Call Me"

Feeling Lonely?
"See Me"

Feeling Sleepy?
"Dream of Me"

My Name is
"SELF CONFIDENCE"
Never Lose Me !!

‎"The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains.
The superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires."
-- William Arthur Ward

Significance of Maha Shivratri

Mahashivaratri is the most important festival for the millions of devotees of Lord Shiva. The festival has been accorded lot of significance in Hindu mythology. It says that a devotee who performs sincere worship of Lord Shiva on the auspicious day of Shivratri is absolved of sins and attains moksha.

Festival of Mahashivaratri has tremendous significance in Hinduism. According to sacred scriptures, ritual worship of Lord Shiva on Shivratri festival that falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Phalgun pleases Lord Shiva the most. This fact is said to have been declared by Lord Shiva himself, when his consort Parvati asked him as to which ritual performed by his devotees pleases him the most.

Even till date, devotees of Lord Shiva perform the ritual worship of Shivratri with care and devotion. They observe day and nigh fast and give sacred bath to Shiva Linga with honey, milk, water etc. Hindus consider it extremely auspicious to worship Lord Shiva on a Shivaratri as it is believed that worship of Lord Shiva with devotion and sincerity absolves a devotee of past sins. The devotee reaches the abode of Lord Shanker and lives there happily. He is also liberated from the cycle of birth and death and attains moksha or salvation.

Mahashivratri is also considered to be an extremely significant festival by women. Married and unmarried women observe fast and perform Shiva Puja with sincerity to appease Goddess Parvati who is also regarded as ‘Gaura’ - one who bestows marital bliss and long and prosperous married life. Unmarried women also pray for a husband like Lord Shiva who is regarded as the ideal husband.

A Beautiful Sentence by God: "You Forgive Everyone Before You Go To Sleep...And I Will Forgive You Before You Wake Up!"

Pyaar kisi ek din ka mahutaaz nahi; Sacche dilwalon ke liye har din Valentines Day se kam nahi! Happy Valentines Day to all.

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Accept the truth, "you're just hopeless" :P