Hanuman Jayanti – Celebrating Hanuman, the Monkey God
Celebrating Hanuman Jayanti - a reminder of the most ancient and most powerful superman!
Hanuman, the monkey God, is a central hero of the Ramayana....
Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi: Its History, Significance, and Rituals
We celebrate this 10-day-long festival every year. But how many of us know what Ganesh Chaturthi is and why it is celebrated?
Ganesh Chaturthi or...
Symbolism of Ganesha
Ganesha — the elephant-deity riding a mouse — has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests...
Rituals of Nyepi: The World’s Most Unique New Year Celebration
Balinese Hindus make offerings and perform temple rituals to placate demons that they believe personify the destructive forces of nature. On the day before...
The Story of Goddess Durga
The buffalo demon, Mahishashur, performed penance to Lord Brahma and for his efforts he received a boon that no man or god would be...
The 8 Most Beautiful & Mystical Flowers of India
Since time immemorial, flowers symbolize meaning. These stories have been passed down from one generation to the next. Some flowers are also particularly revered...
Ahoi Ashtami: Praying for the Well Being of Children
Mothers fast for the well being of their children on Ahoi Ashtami festival, which falls on a week before Diwali. Mothers keep fast all...
The Significance and Stories of Raksha Bandhan: The Bond of Love
Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond of love between a brother and a sister. Sisters tie rakhi on their brothers’ wrists as a token of love...