Category Archives: Indian God and Goddess

Lord Ganesha’s popularity across the world is immeasurable. He is the obstacle remover. He is the god of knowledge and wisdom, and beyond everything, he is lovable. People look up to him to bless them with prosperity and heal their lives. Such is his presence that his true devotees feel his presence around them and […]

Pournami or Poornima is the alternate name for full moon day in India. It’s the day of the month when the moon appears in its full glory, enveloping the Earth in its milky white serene radiance. In India, various customs and traditions revolve around Poornima. One of the most popular traditions in the Karnataka state […]

About Chandra Grahan/ Lunar Eclipse Chandra Grahan occurs when the earth moves came between the sun and the moon. These three aligned in a line. When this happens, part of the Moon's surface covered by the dark or blackness central part of the Earth's shadow. It knew as Umbra. This Lunar eclipse also called Chandra […]

Introduction Hindu Scriptures contain all the sacred texts such as Puranas (such as Laxmi Puran, Bhagavatha Purana, Shiv Puran, Garud Puran), Ramayana, Mahabharata, Vedas(RigVeda, YajurVeda, SamaVeda, AtharvanaVeda), Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and Hindu mythology (Ithihasa). All these form a part of Hindu literature. By reading these divine texts, we will get a good knowledge in Hinduism, […]

What are yantras? How is it useful? Generally, Yantras are machines, they are used to worship the Navagrahas, elements, gods and goddesses in homes or at a temple. In Hinduism, each deity has a specific yantra. Usually, yantras are used for embellishing of house entrances and temple floors. Each deity yantra has its own significance. […]