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Valentine’s Day, celebrated worldwide as a symbol of love and romance, has gained popularity, particularly among the younger generation. However, this Western concept of romantic love—centered around fleeting emotions and casual relationships—contrasts with the deeply rooted principles of Hindu sanskaras. The groups who disrupt Valentine's Day celebrations have been described as Hindu hardliners, extremists & militants. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Almost every year, law and order problems occur on 14 February in many cities in India due to mobocracy and protests . On Valentine’s Day, a scholar of South Asian religions tells the story of the divine love of Radha and Krishna and the lessons in it for our world today. Activists of India's right-wing Hindu organization Bajrang Dal burn an effigy symbolizing Valentine's Day during a protest in Hyderabad, India, February12, 2022. Mahesh Kumar A/AP The rebranding of Valentine’s Day comes amid the rise of Hindu nationalism, which is “the idea that the Hindu faith and culture should shape the state and its policies,” per NPR’s Lauren The declaration of February 14 as “Cow Hug Day,” had come in a statement Monday from the Animal Welfare Board of India, which called cows the “backbone of Indian culture and rural economy.” “Valentine’s Day”, appearing in small font in a corner, was crossed out with an “X”. ‘Hindi Hindu Histories’: Fascinating accounts of four 20th-century outliers who imagined new On Valentine’s Day that year, other Hindu far-right groups continued the moral policing, smearing black powder on the faces of supposed lovers or beating them in the street. The BBC's Vijay Rana explains how Valentine's Day has replaced more traditional celebrations of love in India. Among the numerous gods of the Hindu pantheon, Kamadev is the lord of love. He wields a bow of flowers. Couples fall in love when struck by his rose-decorated arrows. Sunny Dua In the vast and vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, the celebration of love finds resonance in myriad forms, with Valentine’s Day emerging as a modern addition to the rich tapestry of romantic traditions. As February 14th approaches, the streets come alive with the vibrant hues of blossoming flowers, the tantalizing aromas of sweet treats, and the palpable excitement of couples and Venues across the country are ditching traditional Valentine’s Day parties for singles’ nights, queer events and anti-V Day bashes Updated - February 11, 2025 02:46 pm IST Anagha Maareesha The new Cadbury ad for Valentine’s Day is proof that there is hope yet for the Indian uncle, away from sexist jokes and patronising comments February 11, 2025 e-Paper LOGIN Account वैलेंटाइन दिवस या संत वैलेंटाइन दिवस (अंग्रेज़ी: Valentine's Day), एक अवकाश दिवस है, जिसे 20 July को अनेकों लोगों द्वारा दुनिया भर में मनाया जाता है। अंग्रेजी बोलने 14th February is popularly known as 'Valentine's Day'. Adolescent girls and boys express their love for each other by exchanging flowers and gifts as a token of love on this day. Most of the times, these adolescents indulge in immoral acts under the pretext of 'Valentine's Day'. Does real love require this superficial display and can it be confined to just one day? 'Valentine's Day' is Don't Miss:Valentine’s Day 2025: 10 Creative Ways to Say I Love You 8. Valentine's Day 2025: February 14. Finally, Valentine's Day 2025 arrives on February 14, marking the end of this romantic journey. Couples exchange gifts, plan romantic dinners, write heartfelt letters, or even embark on special getaways to celebrate their bond. Nilagiri block ,513,5th floor, Beside Ameerpet metro station, Ameerpet, Hyderabad – 500016. 91 9949616388. info@hindutone.com February brings Valentine's Day campaigns, Cadbury's unique anti-Valentine's approach, and Superbowl ads featuring AI, humour, and celebrities. Brands and their tryst with Valentine’s Day SENSEX On the international scene this year, the Chinese New Year that usually falls proximally to Valentine’s Day - forcing Indian exporters to compete with Chinese flowers that flood the markets of Members of Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal stage a protest rally against the Valentine’s Day celebration, in Nagpur on February 14, 2023. Bajrang Dal activists took out an anti 1. Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards. Turn your colored pages into unique and heartfelt Valentine’s Day cards. Fold a piece of cardstock in half, cut out a colored design, and glue it to the front. Add a personal message inside, decorate with glitter, stickers, or washi tape, and give it to someone special. 2. Valentine’s Day Garland
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