How is Sept 2016 for you?
Hi All, I have been thinking of refurbishing my blog with monthly predictions for each sign (Moon based) since long. Due to various constraint...

Gokulashtami, What’s so special about Krishna, as opposed to any other form of God?
Gokulashtami commemorates the earthly appearance of Krishna, who is described in India’s sacred writings as God Himself. One of the biggest rel...

Story Behind Dhanteras
Once, Goddess Lakshmi insisted Lord Vishnu to accompany Him during one of His visits to the earth. Lord Vishnu agreed but on the condition that S...

The Vedic Perspective: It all begins with Lord Ganesha!
The Scripture Ganapati Upanishat Says: Avirbhutancha sristyadau prakriteh purushaat param | Lord Ganesha appears even before the creation o...

Vara Laxmi Vratham
THIS VRATHAM OCCURS EITHER IN THE MONTH OF AADI OR AAVANI AFTER NEW MOON ON ONE FRI DAY . THIS VRATHAM IS OBSERVED MAINLY IN SOME 'SMARTHA' AND I...

Rangam after BONALU in TELANGANA
Watch here Rangam @ Secunderabad, Telangana. Bonalu : The festival history has started in ...

Vaishno Devi & Bhairo Nath
Vaishno Devi Temple is located in India at Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated near Tirkuta Mountains and thus the temple is also known as Trikuta....

In Search of Lord Shiva in Pakistan
A few months prior to my visit to this village, I received a call f...

2,700 Year Old Yogi in Samadhi Found in Indus Valley Civilization Archaeological Site
The 2,700 year old skeletal remains of an ancient yogi sitting ...

Why Women are not Allowed into Shani Shingnapur Temple?
At Linga Bhairavi, men are not allowed to enter the sanctum sanctorum, but they never protest. They are married and domesticated – they have been tr...

Spiritual Secrets of the Fierce Wisdom Goddess Bhairavi
All spiritual phenomena in the universe tread the twin paths of bea...

Rahu-Ketu in Transit (Effects in Leo & Aquarius)
(Based on Sun Signs) Rahu-Ketu, the shadowy planets are considered to be inflicting adverse effects on most of the occassions though there are...

Why Eunuchs marry on Sri Rama Navami?
Hindus across the world are celebrating the auspicious occasion of Sri Rama Navami with great devotion. For those who wonder why they are celebra...

Why Mathura should be your Holi destination
When air is captivated with variegated hues and an unusually warm winter makes way for summer, it is safe to assume that the festival of Holi is ro...

Swastika & its History
The Swastika, also referred to as the gammadion, is one of the oldest and most widespread symbols on planet Earth. And if you thought it is a symbol t...

Who is this ME? (I)
Sai Baba expounded many a time Who this ME (or I) is. He said "You need not go far or anywhere in search of Me. Barring your name and form, there...

'Qutab Minar., Taj Mahal were built on Hindu temples, Leftists tampered with history'
In a revelation that has put the role of historians in shaping the fact-based history under scanner, former Regional Director(North) of Archae...

Makara Sankranthi
Makar Sankranti is an Indian festival celebrated in almost all parts of India and Nepal in lots of cultural forms. It is a harvest festival. M...

Pray to lord Shani dev for protecting you against all odds!
Shani Dev is the son of Sun God (Surya) and his wife Chhaya. Sha...

Why are Unmarried Women prohibited from touching Shivlinga?
The lingam is frequently represented alongside the yoni, a symbol of the goddess or of Shakti, female creative energy. It is believed that the Puja of...

Deepa Danam
Donating lighting l...

Karthika Pournami
Karthika Pournami Festival Story, Why Do We Celebrate Karthika Pournami Festival, Celebration of Karthika Pournami Festival, Karthika Pournami Fe...

Nagula Chavithi-Naga Chaturthi Festival Story And Its Significance Nagula Chavithi-Na...
Nagula Chavithi-Naga Chaturthi Festival S...

Lighting of Diya or Lighting a Lamp in Kathika Masam
During Karthika Masam diyas are lit and placed in front of Tulasi plant and near the main entrance of the house before Sun rise and just before S...

Vanabhojanalu during Karthika Masam
Vanabhojanam or Karthika vanabhojanam is a kind of annual ritualistic picnic undertaken during Karthika masam in Andhra Pradesh. As per Hindu tra...

Chilku Dwadasi – A Day of Tulsi Damodara Vivah
Chiluku Dwadashi is the day to worship Tulsi and Damodar (Lord Vishnu). On this day, devotees celebrate the marriage of Tulsi and Damodar. Dev...

Karthika Masam
Karthika Masam: Karthika Masam is the most auspicious month among Hindus. It begins on the day after Deepavali and also marks the beginning of ...

Diwali in different cities of India
It is that time of the year when every corner of the house, every street and the whole nation glitters. The most awaited and major festival of the yea...

Karthika Masam Festival Story And Its Significance
Karthika masam or month is one of the most auspicious month in a lunar calendar. Karthika masam is the eighth lunar month of Indian Astrology. It...

Some hidden facts about Vaishno Devi you never knew!
The sacred temple of Goddess Vaishno Devi, located in the laps of picturesque hills of Jammu, truly mesmerises the hearts of millions of devo...