Lord Shiva : Snake around his neck
When we see a photograph of Lord Shiva, the first thing that anyone notices is the snake around his neck. The name of the snake is Vasuki and the...

Hinduism in China: A forgotten history!Hinduism in China: A forgotten history!
Hinduism has no attested presence in modern mainland China, but archaeological evidence suggests presence of Hinduism in different provinces of mediev...

Why is Gaurihar puja performed prior to the marriage?
1.Gaurihar puja – The promise of giving the daughter’s hand in marriage (Vagdan/Vanhnishchay) Origin and meaning ...

4,000 kgs of turmeric used to create Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata
The pandal was thrown open to public on Friday, i.e the 'tritiya' or the third day of Navratri. Apart from the idol, the cooking bowl made for the dec...

Saddula Bathukamma: Its time to give a Big Hug to Bathukamma
Finally we have only one day for bathukamma festive. I hope everybody enjoyed these 9 days participating actively in Bathukamma and also Dandiya. ...

Hair Cut on New Moon Day (Amavasyaa)
Astrologers believe that during the first 12 hours of the new moon, anything begun will not be as successful due to the close proximity to the sun. ...

Nine Beliefs of Hinduism
Our beliefs determine our thoughts and attitudes about life, which in turn direct our actions. By our actions, we create our destiny. Beliefs about sa...

Another Wife of AGNI "SVADHA DEVI"
Hi Guys in Previous article we got an idea of S...

Real Name of Gandhari and his sons (100)
Gandhari the daughter of Subala, the king of Gandhara, or the modern Kandahar, a region spanning northwestern Pakistan and eastern Afghanistan, f...

Dwajasthamba : Flagpole in Temples
Dwajasthamba,a,Flagpole is erected in the Hindu temple before the Sanctum and after the room immediately,Thirukkadavur. In some temples it is ...

LORDS OF four dhams & SHRI JAGANNATH
Veda describes the FOUR DHAM- or peetha as they are called- VADRINATH in the north, DWARKA in the west, RAMESWARAM at the south & in east PURI. ...

Saptapadi : Meaning behind the signficant seven
May the first step lead to food that is both nourishing and pure. May the second step lead to strength (at the physical, emotional, in...

Why do Hindus Worship Idols?
If Muslims can worship without idols, then why can't Hindus do the same? Hinduism is considered one of the two most ancient religions. ...

VIRABHADRA
The Virabhadra story is heavily linked to the marriage of Lord Shiva to Sati and the Daksha Yaga. There are a few parts to this story, ...

Unique Temple of Lord Kurma
The most sacred and ancient shrine of Sri Kurmam, situated on the shores of bay of bengal, is the only swayambhu temple in the world where lord vish...

Maha Shivratri Vrat Significance
Hindu mythology suggests that the observance of vrat on Mahashivratri helps one to attain control over the two great forces that afflict man - rajas g...

Radha Krishna in Nidhivan
India is a country where we can find numerous mysterious places. Some are still unknown to us and some are yet to be explored. The beautiful Nidhivan ...

Growing Nandi in Yaganti
The devotees believe that the Nandi idol in front of the temple(Yaganti) is continuously increasing its size. The locals say that the idol was initial...

Kadiri Lakshminarayana
The town got its name from Khadri, in Sanskrit, meaning Indian mulberry. It is believed that Lord Shri Khadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy came out of...

The Mystery Behind The Hanging Pillar of Lepakshi
For most of the world the word miracle brings to the mind images of marvellous phenomena occurring with supernatural intervention and involving mystic...

Why Karthika Purnima called Dev-Dipawali
In Ancient times, Tripurari (an epithet of Shiva ) killed the demon Tripurasura. He was a mighty , mystical and a very magical demon, who had co...

Kartik Poornima
The full moon day of the Karthika Month of the lunar calendar is one of the most auspicious days for a Hindu. Kartika Month is the only month in ...

The legend of Dhanteras
The story of Dhanteras revolves around the son of King Hima, whose horoscope predicted that he would die of a snake-bite on the fourth day of his marr...

Dhanteras and its Celebrations..
On Dhanteras Hindus consider it auspicious to purchase gold or silver articles or at least one or two new utensils. It is believed that new "Dhan...

Standing idols of God in home brings negative effect
In Hinduism, it is believed that a mortal could only achieve ‘moksha’ with the blessing of God; and, what better way than to live under their cons...

Kanjak Or Kanya Poojan
The festive fervour of Hindu devotees during the nine days of Navratri reaches its zenith on the last two days of this auspicious festival. On the fin...

Unique festival of flowers BATHUKAMMA
Bathukamma is a colourful and vibrant festival of Telangana and celebrated by women, with flowers that grow exclusively in each region. This festival...

Navratri Puja Vidhi and its General rules.
Navratri puja is one of the most popular pujas done by Hindu households. Navratri puja is dedicated worshiping Maa Durga and is said to confer gr...

Why We Should Never Eat Grains on Ekadashi
It is stated in the Padma Purana: bhuyo-bhuyo drdha vani sryatam syata janah na bhoktavyam na bhoktavyam na bhoktavyam harer dine “O human be...

Kali Stepping Lord Shiva Symbolises the supremacy of Nature over man.
"Om Krim Kali" Goddess Kali is regarded as the most fierce and destructive form of Shakti. She has a dark complexion, red eyes and has four ar...