The Jagannath Temple at Puri is one of the most revered Vaishnava sites of worship in India. One of the oldest Hindu temples to still be in use, its main shrine was built by Anantavarman of the Chodaganga dynasty in the tenth century. The deities within the shrine, however, are believed to be much…
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Little squirrel who helped Shri Ram!
Shri Ram and his army of monkeys were preparing for war with Ravana. Shri Ram asked his army to build the bridge…
Why do we do Namaste?
Hindus greet each other with namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows…
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Lord Vitthal or Panduranga is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.
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Quotes by Famous Personalities of the World in Praise of The Bhagavad Gita
For thousands of years, the Bhagavad Gita has inspired millions of readers. Here’s what some of the greats have to…
The Story of Dhruva : The Pole Star
Dhruva was son of King Uttanapada and Suneeti. The king had another wife, Suruchi and a son Uttama in her. The King…