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Naraka Chaturdasi: a beautiful precursor to Diwali
A day with many names Naraka Chaturdasi marks the second day of the five-day Deepavali festivities which include, Dhanteras Naraka Chaturdasi Deepavali Govardhan Puja Bhai Dhuj This day has many names like Kali Chowdas, Rup Chowdas, Choti Diwali, and Na ... -
Do you honor the architects of your existence?
Understand the significance of Pitru Paksha India is an ancient civilization. There are some timeless ethos that have nurtured this land, making it the only continuous civilization in the world. One of the values imbibed in our culture is that of honoring ... -
A festival within a festival: the beauty of Gauri puja
The acclaimed Broadway producer, David Blinder, once said: “Festivals promote diversity, they bring neighbors into dialogue, they increase creativity, they offer opportunities for civic pride, they improve our general psychological well-being. In short, t ... -
Ganpati Bappa Moriya: Exciting Ganesha stories for children
Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya Koti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kurume Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada “Oh Lord Ganesha, You have a large body, curved trunk, and you possess the light of a million suns; I pray to you to remove all obstacles from my life.” A story every ... -
Untold Stories of Lord Krishna: Haathi Godha Paalki…
Om Shri Krishnah Sharanam Mamah Oh beloved Krishna, I surrender to you oh lord, take me under your shelter It is said that chanting Shri Krishna’s name takes away the grief and misery from one’s life and gives that person the bliss and peace. Every god in ... -
10 important events in the life of Shri Krishna
Lord Krishna’s life is peppered with innumerable incidences- each one leading to another. These incidences are part of a continuum. It would be difficult to isolate them or choose just a few. Yet to celebrate the qualities of a much-adored deity, there a ... -
Here are the answers to all your questions on Krishna Janmashtami: The stories & traditions
What would you think of someone who was born in a jail, raised in a rural setting, and trained to be a cowherd? While you ponder that, what if you learned that this person became the most trusted friend, counsel, and strategic consultant of kings, not to ... -
Demystifying Shravan: Decoding the symbolism of rituals associated with this month
The holy month of Shravan is the fifth month of the Hindu Vedic calendar. Preceded by Ashada, it is the second month of the rainy season and considered one of the most important months of the year. Starting in mid-July, it begins with the full-moon and en ... -
All you wanted to know about Tamil New Year Puthandu- calendar, celebrations, festivities and food
Puthāaṇdu vāazhthugal! Don’t feel confused if you hear Tamilians greet each other this way on this special day in their lives. They’re just saying ‘Happy New Year!’ Puthandu (Puthu meaning ‘new’ + Andu meaning ‘year’) or Puthuvarusham (Puthu meaning ‘new ... -
Everything you wanted to know about Chaitra Navratri 2020
Navratri is that time when two seasons meet. In this period of conjunction, limitless powers from the cosmos reach us in the form of energy. Every year, there are two Navratris- Chaitra Navratri and Ashwin Navratri. Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning o ...
