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Karva Chauth or karwa Chauth is an important Hindu festival celebrated in different parts of India by married women to show their affection for their spouses. The auspicious day is commemorated with one day long fasting, elaborate rituals and eventually waiting for the moon to rise which they don’t eat the entire day and don’t … Read more

India is known for its many wonders and splendor, and it has a large number of culturally significant heritage sites. It is also the homeland of the Vedas, culture, spirituality, and “Sanatan Dharam” wherein every festival carries a message about the past. Navratri is the most colorful, and significant festival of the sub-continent India. Many … Read more

India hosts the most venerated Hindu shrines in the world known as the Shakti Peethas. These are 51 Shakti Peethas in India dedicated to Goddess Shakti, who was also known as Devi Sati, Parvati, Durga and Kaali. She has made an impact on most of the temple sites that were constructed in India and beyond. … Read more

Navratri is one of the main festivals in India. Navratri  is a festival in honor of the feminine divinity of Goddess Shakti. The nine-day festival is dedicated to the nine avatars of the goddess Shakti and is celebrated each day. There are nine avatars of Goddess Shakti whose worship takes place during these nine days. … Read more

This is a day to remember, as Vijaydashmi Day is celebrated throughout the nation and people rejoice in the Dussehra festival. One of the biggest Hindu festivals celebrated in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh is Dussehra. Dussehra is a Sanskrit word that represents 2 words ‘Dasha’ and ‘Hara’ meaning the defeat of ten vices … Read more

In every religion of the world, religious symbols hold immense importance. On the other hand, these religious symbols are seen as auspicious, and every symbol is regarded as having a certain energy. These symbols help to connect human beings with the Supreme, making them more effective in creating harmony. Some of the well-known sacraments in … Read more

Introduction to Panchamrit The term Panchamrit is a combination of two Sanskrit words namely Panch and Amrit. Panch – means five, and Amrit – means nectar. It is made up of five key ingredients including cow milk, yogurt or curd, honey, sugar/jaggery for sweetener, and ghee. According to Hindu mythology, the deities became immortal by … Read more

The term ‘Bhagavan’ is used in Hinduism to mean God or a god’s name. it stands for something divine or sacred. Hindu philosophy sees Bhagavan as the ultimate reality or the absolute deity. In Hindu mythology, it is a title that stands for respect and reverence, applied to deities like Lord Krishna or Lord Vishnu. … Read more

Introduction Vaishno Devi: One of the most fascinating and fundamental aspects that distinguishes Hinduism among the world’s major faiths is the omnipresent stress placed on the Divine’s feminine component Hindus believe the Divine Mother is Shakti, or the creative and dynamic force behind the compassionate, gentle, and strong maternal energies that reside in our lives. … Read more

Introduction Tilak in Hinduism People today believe that ancient Hindu rituals and customs are nothing more than irrational beliefs. This is untrue, though. We have a propensity to ignore the reality of customs and traditions and view them as intrusive. However, occasionally even we are surprised when we conduct some scientifically based research. These traditions … Read more