Karwa Chauth is a festival celebrated mainly in the northern parts of India. Women praying for the long life of their husbands celebrate this festival. They dress in their wedding finery, and eat absolutely nothing the whole day. They do not even take a sip of water, and break the fast only after…
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Story of Lord Ayyappa Swamy
Lord Ayyappa is the son of Vishnu and Shiva.
Ayyappa = Ayya (Shiva) + Appa( Lord Vishnu ).
Lord Ayyappa is a very…
Gau Mata : Why is the Cow Revered in India?
The cow has been deeply revered in India since ancient times. Hindu religious texts consider the cow as the mother…
Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi, or Vinayak Chaturthi, is the festival celebrating the birthday of Lord Ganesh. He is worshipped…
Harnessing Inner Power: 5 Life Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita for Personal Growth
An Introduction to the Eternal Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita
The Bhagavad Gita, often referred to as the "Song of…
The Concept of Brahman in Sanatan Dharma
The concept of Brahman is one of the most fundamental and profound concepts within Sanatana Dharma, the eternal…
108 Names of Shiva – Free E-Book
The book "108 Names of Shiva" is a collection of 108 names , mantras and meanings associated with Bhagwan Shiva.…
Shiva-Lingam : The Sign of Lord Shiva
One thing you may be questioning is why Lord Shiva is so often represented as a lingam. Linga basically means a…
Makar Sankranti : The Harvest Festival of India
Makar Sankranti is the harvest festival of India. It is a very popular festival that is celebrated across the…
Supplication to Goddess for forgiveness
Neither I know recitation, nor do I possess any instruments of worship; I am unaware of any practices of singing…