InFacts about India-01 August 2022

🇮🇳 FACTS ABOUT INDIA🇮🇳
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The city’s former name, *Calcutta* , is an Anglicized version of the Bengali name Kalikata. According to some, Kalikata is derived from the Bengali word Kalikshetra, meaning “Ground of (the goddess) Kali.” Some say The name comes from the location of the original settlement beside a khal (“canal” in Bengali) The place was known for its manufacture of shell-lime, the name deriving from kali (“lime”) and kata (“burnt shell”) The name is derived from the Bengali kilkila (“flat area”), which is mentioned in the old literature.

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Why Lord Shiva Is Worshipped In Sawan Month

Sawan month is considered to be quite auspicious. It is also considered to be the favourite month of Lord Shiva. Devotees of Lord Shiva, Many stories associated with it. One such story is of Samundra Manthan (the churning of the ocean). When Gods and demons were churning the ocean to gain the divine Amrit (nectar), the first thing that came out was Halahal, a deadly poison. Moreover, if this Halahal wasn’t consumed then it could destroy the whole universe. So everyone pleaded Lord Shiva to suggest something. , Lord Shiva kept that poison in his throat only. He didn’t let it to reach his stomach as his stomach represents the Universe. This turned his neck blue and since then Lord Shiva is known as ‘Neelkanth’. Also says that’s the way Sky is in Blue colour.

Moreover, after this, the next month that came was Sawan and during this month, Earth receives plenty of rainfall which ensures that the temperature is cool and pleasant. Thus people started worshipping Lord Shiva during this month for not only saving the universe from Poison (Halahal) but also to offer Him things that would provide Him the necessary cold and comfort.

Reason behind avoiding Non Veg in Shrawan month. Indian religion science says that non-veg should not be eaten in the Hindi month of Saawan (rainy season). According to Indian Religion science and vedic Knowledge, who eats non-veg in Shravan, his/ her health is severely affected. During the monsoons, due to the lack of sunlight, our digestive systems are weaker and therefore, it is better to refrain from eating non-vegetarian food. The snacks that people eat during the Sawan fast are light and easy to digest. Also during the rains, there are many water-borne diseases. And the animal meat has chances of being infected. So it is advisable to avoid it during the monsoons.

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