Dharmic Verses - धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः।

Makar Sankranti is the harvest festival of India. It is a very popular festival that is celebrated across the country under various names. This special day marks the transition of the Sun into Makar Rashi, the zodiac sign of Capricorn. From…

Neither I know recitation, nor do I possess any instruments of worship; I am unaware of any practices of singing praises to You, Neither I know how to beseech You, nor I know how to attract Your attention; I am unaware of any procedures…

Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most popular Hindu devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Hanuman. The word Hanuman refers to the name of Lord Hanuman and the word Chalisa refers to the 40 verses that are included in this devotional hymn…

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…

The literal meaning of the name Saraswati is the one who gives the essential knowledge (Sara) of our own Self (Sva). The goddess Saraswati is also considered the Goddess of Learning, or of education, intelligence, crafts, arts, and skills.…

The last among the nine forms of Maa Shakti is Goddess Siddhidatri who is worshiped on the ninth or final day of Navratri. ‘Siddhi’ is a Sanskrit term which means ‘perfection’. Goddess Siddhidatri has four arms. She holds a Chakra in…

Maa Durga is worshiped as Maa Mahagauri on eighth day of Navratri. Mahagauri is the eight form of Goddess Shakti. Her color is white. Whiteness is shown by shell, moon etc. Mahagauri means one clean and bright like a ray of lightning.…

Maa Kalaratri is the seventh Shakti of Maa Durga. The seventh day of Navratri pooja is dedicated to Durga Kalaratri. This is the most violent form of Goddess Durga. Kalaratri is the one of the fiercest forms of Durga and her…

Maa Katyayani is the sixth form of Maa Durga. So the sixth day of Navratri is dedicated to Durga Katyayani. She is called Katyayani because she was born as the daughter of Sage Katya of Katya clan. Sage Katyayan performed very hard…