For a lot of people, marriage is the biggest milestone of their lives. When it starts getting delayed, you start wondering when it will happen. You also wonder what kind of person you will end up sharing your life with.…
Did you ever think about how Diwali got started in Satya Yuga? Why is it still celebrated in Kali Yuga? What we know is that Diwali is a splendid festival of lights, happiness, and bonding that unites India and its…
The 64 Yogini (Chausath Yogini), the group of 64 cosmic energies, is the manifestation of Parashakti in Hinduism. They are the principal deities; eight divine, great, powerful females known as the Yoginis (Shakti) emerged from Goddess Kali (Durga). These Yoginis,…
We all have heard the stories of Dashavatar, the ten divine incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha (half man, half lion), Vamana, Lord Parshuram, Lord Rama, Krishna (the most lovable one), Buddha, and Kalki (the most awaited one).…
Sheetala Ashtami 2025 Puja is one of the most celebrated rituals in India. It is known as the Basoda puja and occurs on the eighth day of the Krishna Paksha in April-May (Chaitra month in Hinduism). Bengalis celebrate Sheetla puja…
In mythology, India is a place where ancient texts, revered sages, and holy people have discovered the mystery behind how our earth exists and floats, the secrets of the multiverse, and the meaning behind the sound Om and the Big…
Snan’s literal meaning is bathing, which has significant importance in Hinduism. Hindus take ritual baths before performing any rituals, whether it is a pooja, festival, or even performing the rites. Indian mythology, epics, and ancient texts are filled with vrat…
Maha Kumbh Mela is a sacred ritual that cleanses oneself by dipping in the holy rivers. It is organized at the shores of four divine places: Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain, and Nashik. It happens after a gap of 12 years by…
Dhanteras 2024 is the most auspicious day for Indians. It invites Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and the deities Dhanvantari and Kubera into the home to bestow wealth, happiness, and prosperity. Dhanteras is the herald of the five-long Diwali festival. On…
Navratri celebration, nine nights of Hindu festival, is dedicated to the goddess Shakti, the consort of Lord Shiva. She is the Prakriti and mother of all living beings. Goddess Shakti takes nine different forms to bestow blessings, boons, and wishes…
