Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world with many texts and scriptures. Some of the ancient texts are the Vedas, Puranas, Vedanta, Shrutis, and epics. Indians celebrate vrats, Jayanti, Janmashtami, and many other festivals almost daily. Sawan is one…
Sawan Shivaratri 2024 is a month-long celebration in Hinduism. It is also known as Shravan and falls in July–August. It is the season of rain and devotion. Sawan month is also known as Kawar Sawan Shivaratri (Kawad). Devotees from across…
Saraswati Chintamani Mantra is a divine hymn dedicated to the Goddess of Knowledge and Wisdom. ॐ ह्रीं ॐ is the shortest and most powerful mantra. Om Hrim Om, Om Hrim Om is the translation of the Sanskrit language of the mantra.…
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga Temple is nestled in enchanting greenery. It is standing tall, narrating the ancient tales on the western bank of the Ganges at Varanasi. Varanasi is the oldest city in Indian culture, with the surviving Majesty of the…
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is the 7th Shiva temples among the 12 most sacred Shivalingams after the appearance of Lingodbhava Murthy. This temple is one of the oldest and is mentioned in the Shiva Purana. Nageshwar temple is situated near Ahmedabad,…
12 Jyotirlingas are the most sacred shrines in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is the 4th Shiva Lingam, situated in Madhya Pradesh. The temple rests near the shores of the Narmada River. Omkareshwar came to be known due…
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is the 3rd Shiva Lingam. It rests along the shores of the holy Kshipra River in Ujjain. The Kshipra River is the heart of India, as the bank soothes thirsty souls. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple holds the time still…
Jyotirlingas are the most sacred temples in India, dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the three members of the Trinity besides Lord Brahma and Vishnu. It is believed that Lord Shiva manifested in these temples and blessed his devotees with…
Adi Jyotirlingas are the shrines of Lord Mahadev, the abode of Shiva, where he visited and remains in 12 linga forms in India’s different locations. Lingodbhava Murthy means column or pillar of light. The twelve Jyotirlingas are the “stambha” symbol…
Mitravinda, the virtuous one, is the 6th Ashtabharya, or Krishna, of the eight principal wives. She is the daughter of monarch Jayasena of the Avanti region of Bharatbarsha in ancient India. King Jayasena also had two brothers, Vindya and Anuvindya.…
