The nine days of Navratri are classified with the basic qualities of energy areTama’s, Raja’s & Sattva. These three qualities are pre...

Enlightenment broadly means the realization or the acquisition of new wisdom or understanding. It is a destructive process. It has nothing...

An apsaras or apsara is a type of female spirit of the clouds and waters in Hinduism and Buddhist culture. There are two types of apsaras: laukika (w...

Yogasthah Kuru Karmani means, first establish your way of being – then act. First your dharma – then your karma. Now you create too mu...

The are the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, a principal Hindu god. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to restore cosmic order. ...

In just a few days from now India is gearing up for its Independence Day which is 75th year of Independence Day on August 15 (Monday). Independen...

Hanuman Chalisa was composed by Gosvami Tulasidasa. He was a great devotee of Lord Ramachandra who lived in the 16th century. He composed the Ram...

In Hindu thought, spirituality creates a union with God—yoga. This union is not a physical union but a subtle mental union. yoga is coupled with spi...

Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions and it has no historical founder. The term ‘Hindu’ came into existence in the 6th century B...

The Mughals taught us all about the history of Mehndi and introduced it to India during 12th century AD. During that period the royal and rich us...

Sanskrit is the sacred language of Hinduism, the language of classical Hindu philosophy, and of historical texts of Buddhism and Jainism. It is a...

We all have some goals in our life. We strive our best to achieve our goals within the planned way and within the time schedule. Sometimes we may n...

According to the Bhagavad Gita, mauna is about training our minds, not just our mouths, to be silent. Mauna, the Secret Limb of Yoga Mauna refers...

"Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become your actions; watch your actions, they become your habits; watch your h...

Our relationships with other people are the most important thing for our happiness. People with strong relationships are happier, healthier and live l...

Even a punishment was scientifically linked to study place by ancient teachers to benefit students. Did you ever thought that why the traditional Indi...

The Nayanars and Alvars were the Tamil poet-saints who played a key role in propagating the Bhakti Movement in Southern India during the ...

Bhagavad Gita inspired us to walk on the path of righteousness in our life. When an individual begins a task he firstly worries about the r...

For centuries, people have been concerned about aging. We are always searching for the new way to reverse aging. Aging can be caused by a wide range o...

Were ancient builders capable of Time Travel and Space Travel? Panchavarnaswamy temple looks just like an ordinary temple built in the last cent...

Ashwagandha is a magical herb especially for women. From helping women to orgasm to relieving stress. On regular consumption, it is known to show posi...

Melasma is a very common skin disorder, especially among pregnant women. 15% to 50% of pregnant women get it. Between 1.5% and 33% of the population m...

The popular bangle-style bracelet, characterized as a circular and rigid bracelet, dates back to as early as 2600 BC. The ancient accessory holds cult...

Yaduvanshi or House of Yadu was a powerful royal dynasty in the Mahajanapada period who were an offshoot of the Chandravansha dynasty. The dynast...

The first, of course, is that no one invented History; History is simply the result of the slow unfurling of time and the actions of those who have li...

Thick black hair is a sign of beauty and youth. With the age of advanced hair-treatments a ‘thing’ of today, almost no-one has ‘virginal’ blac...

Flaxseeds s are a prized superfood, known for their extensive nutritive values and health benefits. The tiny, nutty and crunchy seeds have gained the ...

Depression is not a weakness and you can't simply "snap out" of it. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss...

Who is called Maharathi? Maharathi - A warrior who is superior to all officers in the army and a major portion of the army is under him ....

Does Rice Water Really Make Your Hair Grow? Rice water is probably one of the easiest to make and apply. You just soak rice in water, t...