Prayagraj and Kumbh Mela Bathing in holy rivers or water bodies has been part of Hindu traditions since time immortal. The Hindu scriptures identify seven divine rivers – Ganga, Yamuna, Godavari, Saraswathi, Narmada, Sindhu, and Kaveri, where taking a dip on auspicious days gets rid of sins of the past lives. One of the most […]
The voyage around Ramayana The Incarnation story of Bhagavan Vishnu as Lord Ram is narrated in more than 300 versions across the world. Even though every narration is unique in its own way, the essence of the story is directed towards Moola Ramayana, narrated by Maharshi Narada. Let’s go on a voyage around the fascinating […]
Sanatan Dharma, commonly known as Hinduism, is not just a religion but a way of life deeply rooted in ancient traditions, values, and spiritual practices. One of the fundamental aspects of Sanatan Dharma is the significance of temples. Temples are not merely places of worship but are considered sacred spaces where individuals can connect with […]
Mangalvar vrat is a popular fast dedicated to Hanuman Ji on Tuesday. Vrat Katha is read or heard, and people also chant Hanuman Chalisa. “भूत-पिशाच निकट नहीं आवे। महावीर जब नाम सुनावे ।।” The energy, courage, and fearlessness we get just by hearing these lines are out of this world. Lord Hanuman gives us the […]
Who is Lord Kubera? Lord Kubera, also known as Kuvera, Kuber or Kuberan is the God of Gold, wealth and treasure. Different stories narrate different versions of Lord Kuber’s stories about who is lord Kuber, How he was born and How he became Lord of Wealth. Lord Kuber belongs to Brahma’s family and was the […]
Chakras in Human Body (how to activate chakras in the human body) Introduction The seven chakras in the human body are the major energy centers that comprise the human anatomy. These energy centers are said to be responsible for regulating the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the human body. If a person is experiencing […]
Introduction The Hanuman Chalisa is in itself a way of communicating with the most revered Lord Pawan Putra Hanuman, with each verse connecting the soul of the reciters to their lord. It was composed by the great Hindu poet-saint Tulsi Das, a renowned devotee of Lord Rama while suffering from ailments. It helped him regain […]
As the churning progressed, the Kshreea Sagara, with the herbs' effects induced into it, started producing various Ratna's. As agreed upon earlier, these Ratna's were divided 4 ways among Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Devas, and Asuras. [Note: Various Puranas mention a different number of Ratna's produced from the ocean's churning. The number ranges from nine […]
The churning continued even as the Ratna was produced and distributed among those present. At the end of nearly 1000 years of churning, as soon as Dhanwantari came out holding the pot of Amrit, joy erupted on both sides. The joy, though, was short-lived. Deva's and asuras started fighting over the elixir. Since Devas were […]
Having won over the Asuras, it was time to plan the Samudra Manthan's execution to get the sacred Amrita. Indra asked the king of Asuras if he can plan and get materials ready for the humongous task. Bali thought for a while and felt they could not trust the devas. So he said while Indra […]