Dharmic Verses - धर्मो रक्षति रक्षितः।

Once upon a time there lived a Sage namely Shilada. He was unhappy because he didn't have any child. So, Sage Shilada did penance to God Shiva for begetting a child. Shiva impressed with Shilada’s penance gave Darshan and granted him…

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In almost every Indian home a lamp is lit daily before the altar of the Lord. In some houses, it is lit at dawn, in some, twice a day – at dawn and dusk – and in a few, it is maintained continuously - Akhanda Deepa. All auspicious functions…

Hindus greet each other with namaste. The two palms are placed together in front of the chest and the head bows whilst saying the word namaste. This greeting is for all - people younger than us, of our own age, those older than friends,…

Lord Adinath is the founder of yoga. He is considered as the first teacher of the subject and His wife, Devi Parvati, the first student. The mangalacharan (opening verses) of a number of classical texts on yoga mention Him with due…

Hanuman Ji is worshipped all over India (and in many places of the world)—either alone or together with Sri Rama. Every temple of Sri Rama has the murti or idol of Sri Hanuman. Hanuman was the Avatara of Lord Siva. He was born of the…

Lord Vitthal or Panduranga is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Once upon a time there was a devotee named Pundalik, who was travelling to Kashi and on the way he reached the ashram of a Saint named Kukkut. Pundalik asked the…

Painting Description: Lord Jagannath is an abstract, fluid deity. He is widely considered to be a representation of Lord Krishna Himself, while in some subcultures (Shaiva and Shakta traditions) He is a tantric roopa (form) of Lord…

Ardhanrishvara Painting Description : The handsome, omnipotent Shiva fuses into the beauteous, compassionate Parvati. His dusky blue skin contrasts sharply with Her rich olive complexion. His hair is gathered in a bun atop the head, whereas…

Ganga aarti is a magnificent evening ritual in Varanasi that one must not miss. The aarti, or worshipping River Ganga, takes place every day, at dusk. The ceremony is performed by a group of priests on the ghats. Amid blowing of conch…