Dharmic Verses - धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः।

Babruvahana was the son of Arjuna (one of the Pandavas) and Chitrangada, the princess of Manipur. Babruvahana's birth story: During the Pandavas' exile, Arjuna traveled across India and reached Manipur. There he married Princess…

Diwali or Deepavali, the festival of lights, is amongst the most famous of all the Indian festivals. It falls on the amavasya, no moon day, of the Hindu month of Kartik (October – November). This festival, which is so unique to India, is…

The damru is one of the most iconic symbols of Lord Shiva, the supreme deity in Hindu Dharma. This small, two-headed drum has a deep spiritual significance that goes far beyond its appearance as a musical instrument. When sounded, the damru…

Ram Navami marks one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendar. It celebrates the divine birth of Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram, the seventh avatar of Bhagwan Vishnu. Lord Rama's life exemplifies dharma, idealism and moral values. The…

Nataraja takes the cosmic stage His wild dance untamed with rage Creating, destroying in the same breath As ignorance challenges wisdom's path Apasmara's veil of delusion descends Severing the thread that knowledge transcends Yet…

The word Prana means the vital life force or energy without which the body cannot survive and function. Pratishtha means to fix or establish permanently. So through Pran Pratishtha, the pujari invokes and fixes the Prana or divine energy…

The festival of Bhai Dooj, also known as Bhaiyya Dooj or Bhau Beej, is celebrated with great fervor in India to signify the loving bond between brother and sister. As per Hindu traditions, it falls on the second day (dvitiya) of Shukla…

There is an interesting story in the Bhagavata Purana about Krishna lifting Govardhan Parvat on his little finger. Once Krishna saw villagers of the Braj (region mainly in Uttar Pradesh of India, around Mathura – Vrindavan) are planning…

In the serene village of Hansali, nestled at the foot of Trikoot Parbat near modern-day Katra Town, lived a devout soul named Shridhar. Despite his impoverished circumstances, Shridhar was a staunch devotee of Shakti. One night, Goddess…

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…