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...
All About Durga Pooja
Goddess Durga's mode of journey to the earth is detailed in scriptures. The modes, an elephant, a horse, palanquin, boat all signify luck or...
5 Interesting Facts about Balun Village, The Village of Pancasila
June 1st is celebrated across Indonesia as Pancasila Day. For several years, people have come to know Balun Village in the Turi Subdistrict of...
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...
Ganesh Chaturthi Special Recipe: Modak
According to the Hindu mythology, modak is believed to be Ganesha's favorite food, and so one of his names is Modakapriya, someone who likes modak. As per...
Ekdanta: The story behind Lord Ganesha’s broken tusk
Ganesha is also called Ekdanta, Ek meaning one and danta meaning teeth. The story of this is attributed to Parashurama, one of Shiva's favorite...
Ashtottara Shatanamavali of Lord Ganesha: 108 Names of Ganesha
The elephant headed deva Ganesh is lovingly worshiped and revered by millions of people worldwide. He is perhaps one of the most interesting deities...
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...