Why we cannot see god
To explain on why we are not able to see god, we need to know the scientific theory of multi-dimensional universe. Modern scientific research on hi...

Sapta Badri - A Group Of Seven Sacred Hindu Temples
Sapta Badri constitutes a group of seven sacred Hindu temples, dedicated to god Vishnu, located in Garhwal Himalayas in the Indian state of Uttar...

KASHI VISHWANATH
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most sacred and famous temple in Varanasi. The Temple is extremely popular in all other parts of India too....

UGADI - Symbolic eating of a dish with six tastes
Yugādi, Ugādi, or Samvatsarādi (Telugu: ఉగాది, ugādi or సంవత్స&#...

Who is Rama?
No Hindu is unaware of the life and actions of Lord Rama. Considered to be the greatest Hindu deity, Lord Rama is supposed to be the seventh inca...

Facts about Ram Navami
Ram Navami falls on the navam (ninth) day of the Chaitra month (March-April as per the Gregorian Calendar) of the Hindu lunar year. Ram Navami...

Ram Navami History
Every year, the month of March-April witnesses a flurry of activities in the pilgrimages and religious spots around India teeming with millions o...

History of Holi
The celebration of Holi is very ancient in its origin. And by its very origin, it celebrates an ultimate triumph of the 'good' over the 'evil'. While,...

Nataraj: The Significance & A Scientific Metaphor
This cosmic dance of Shiva is called 'Anandatandava,' meaning the Dance of Bliss, and symbolizes the cosmic cycles of creation and destruction, a...

HOLI
Meaning of 'Holi' 'Holi' comes from the word 'hola', meaning to offer oblation or prayer to the Almighty as Thanksgiving for good harvest. Holi ...

The 12 Jyotir Lingams
Description in Shiva Purana Saurashtra Somnatham Cha Shrishaile Mallikarjunam || Ujjainyam Mahakal Omkare Mammaleshwaram || Parlyam V...

Legend Behind Samudra Manthan
This very popular Shivaratri legend from Puranas explains why people stay awake all night on Shivaratri. Besides, it also tells us why Lord Shiva...

The Legend of Ganga
The legend of Ganga’s descent from the heavens into the earth has been narrated in the Hindu mythological epic of Ramayana. The legend explains...

MahaShivratri Legend : Marriage of Shiva and Shakti
The legend of marriage of Shiva and Shakti is one the most important legends related to the festival of Mahashivaratri. The story tells us how Lo...

Legend of Shiva Linga
The legend of Shiva Linga or Lingodbhavamurthy is deeply related to Mahashivaratri. The legend narrates the story of vain search by Brahma and Vi...

Upvaas on MahaShivratri
Shivaratri Fast Shivaratri Fast is considered to be the most important fast for the devotees of Lord Shiva. Shiva Purana goes on to say t...

Maha Shivaratri
Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated every year in reverence of Lord Shiva.It is also known as padmarajarathri. Alternate common names/s...

The Meaning of Karma
Each of us creates our own karma. Our past thoughts, speech and behaviour have shaped our present reality, and our actions, thoughts and speech now w...

Why is Money so important for us?
Question: Many Gurus say that money is not important. At business school they teach you that the pursuit of wealth is important. With money we ge...

Bhogi - Type of solution for nara Drishti and Graha Peeda Nivarana
The day preceding Pongal is called Bhogi when people discard old things and focus on new belongings. The disposal of derelict things is similar t...

History & Methods of Celebrating Makara Sankranti
History History tells that Sankranti is considered a Deity. According to a legend Sankranti killed a demon named Sankarasur. The day foll...

Saptapadi Seven Steps
The Hindu ceremony, a rite known as 'samskara', has many components and it is quite beautiful, specific and filled with chanting, Sanskrit blessings a...

Krishna : God or Man?
According to Hindu mythology, Krishna was born on earth so that the balance of good in the world could be restored. But, there are many conflicting th...

CONNECTION : (Christ & Krishna)
Despite their differences, Hinduism and Christianity have great similarities. And this is particularly prominent in the case of the life and teachings...

Celebration Of Sankrati in Different States
Makar Sankranti is celebrated all across the country with great zeal, vigor and fervor. India being such a diverse country, all states celebrat...

Haridasu On Sankranti
"Haridaasu (servant of Lord Hari/Vishnu)" is a special attraction of this festival, just like Santa for Christmas. These Haridaasus wake u...

What To Do On Makara Sankranti Festival
Makara Sankranti is associated with Surya (Sun God), so the best way to start the day is by reciting the Gayatri Mantra. It is believed that L...

Makar Sankranti
The festival of Makar Sankranti traditionally coincides with the beginning of the Sun's northward journey (the UTTARAYAN) when it enters the sign...

Vedas
It is believed that humans did not compose the revered compositions of the Vedas, which were handed down through generations by the word of mouth fr...

Madurai Meenakshi
The shrine of Meenakshi at Madurai, popularly known as the Meenakshi Temple, was built during the reign of Chadayavarman Sundara Pandyan in the 1...