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Mahamaham: The Kumba Mela of South India

Mahamaham is one of the biggest religious gather that takes place every 12…

Mahamaham: The Kumba Mela of South India

Did You Know? – Badrinath Temple

DID YOU KNOW? THE BADRINATH TEMPLE OPENS ON THE FIRST WEEK OF MAY…

Did You Know? – Badrinath Temple

The Significance Of Thaipusam

Thaipusam, a grand festival dedicated to the second son of God Shiva, Muruga…

The Significance Of Thaipusam

Bhilla: God Shiva’s Greatest Devotee

According to legend, there was a sage named Veda who used to pray…

Bhilla: God Shiva’s Greatest Devotee

Vaikunta Ekadashi: The Day Heaven’s Door Open For All

To those with a pure heart, the gates of Vishnu’s abode are always…

Vaikunta Ekadashi: The Day Heaven’s Door Open For All

When God Shiva Made The World Stand Still

When the Krita-Yuga ended, the celestials planned to conduct a great sacrifice to…

When God Shiva Made The World Stand Still

Why Were Hindu Temples Built?

In the contemporary world, every human being’s beliefs and perceptions are such that,…

Why Were Hindu Temples Built?

The Significance Of Saffron In Hinduism

In India, colours assume a critical part in religion and societies, demonstrating a…

The Significance Of Saffron In Hinduism

Agama Shastra And Temple Worship

Hinduism, the Indian religious system, is by far one of the most complex…

Agama Shastra And Temple Worship

Importance Of Jyotirlingas In Hinduism

The Indian culture is one of the few cultures in this world, which…

Importance Of Jyotirlingas In Hinduism

How To Perform Lakshmi Puja This Diwali

Diwali, the festival of lights is celebrated with several rituals. But, one that…

How To Perform Lakshmi Puja This Diwali

Diwali: Ideal Time To Worship Goddess Lakshmi

Goddess Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of wealth, is worshiped throughout the year like…

Diwali: Ideal Time To Worship Goddess Lakshmi

4 Famous Women Of The Vedic Period

Women of the Vedic period (around 1500-1200 BCE), were embodiment of scholarly and…

4 Famous Women Of The Vedic Period

Nataraja : Symbolism Of Dancing Shiva

God Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction is worshiped in various forms. But,…

Nataraja : Symbolism Of Dancing Shiva

Hinduism And Reincarnation

The concept of being reborn in this world as a different person with…

Hinduism And Reincarnation

Significance Of Fridays During Aadi

Among the Hindus of the south, the Tamil month of Aadi is considered…

Significance Of Fridays During Aadi

Kamakshi Amman temple – Vishnu in Amman temple

The Kamakshi Amman temple located in Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu is one of the ancient…

Kamakshi Amman temple – Vishnu in Amman temple

Akshaya Tritiya – Looking Beyond the Glow of Gold

In this post we elaborate on the pious Akshaya Tritiya day or the…

Akshaya Tritiya – Looking Beyond the Glow of Gold

Why 14th April is considered the first day of Hindu New Year

In this post we dwell upon the historical, religious, and cultural evidence of…

Why 14th April is considered the first day of Hindu New Year

Rama’s birthday and the Navami jinx

The significance of Rama Navami and the interesting aspect of the tithi is explained in this post. Rama navami signifies the birth of God Rama the seventh incarnation of God Vishnu

Rama’s birthday and the Navami jinx
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