How The Bhagavad Gita Shows the Way
The literal meaning of Bhagavad Gita is the ‘Song of God.’ It occupies chapters 23 to 40 of Book 6 of the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata. The Gita is a 700-verse…
Famous Legends of River Ganga
River Ganga or Ganges, as it is otherwise called, is a sacred river in Hindu mythology. It is considered to be holy because it descended on Earth straight from heaven.…
Karwa Chauth 2021: Date and Significance
Karwa Chauth is a one-day festival that is typically celebrated by married women from many states in North India. This festival is extremely popular in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,…
How to Appease Shani Dev and Overcome Hardships
According to Hindu mythology, Shani is one of the most dreaded planets among the Navagrahas. He is also said to be a powerful graha. Shani is believed to be the…
Important Lessons from the Upanishads
The Upanishads are ancient religious and philosophical texts in Hinduism. The word in Sanskrit means ‘to sit closely’ or ‘to sit at the feet of’. The Upanishads played an important…
Why We Chant Mantras 108 Times
A mantra is a word or phrase in Sanskrit that is believed to have spiritual powers. Reciting a mantra has various benefits. It releases positive energy from the mind and…
Meditation Caves That Are Truly Mystical
India truly is the ancient land of yoga, meditation and spirituality. But the wellness and spiritual tourism industries have taken complete advantage of the mystical aura that surrounds our country…
Durga Puja Celebrations in West Bengal
Durga Puja is celebrated by Hindus all over the country but West Bengal is where one gets to witness the grandest Durga Puja celebrations. The festival occurs in either September…
Significance of Shiva’s Trishul
The Trishul, also known as the trident, is the primary weapon of Lord Shiva. It is characterized by three sharp blades connected by a long handle. The three blades always…
Shiva and Parvati’s Marriage
Hindu mythology legends state that Sati reincarnated as Parvati and was born to Himavat, the king of the mountains. Menaka, wife of Himavat gave birth to a beautiful daughter and…
