Category: Faith

Yamuna Pushkaram is a highly revered Hindu river festival celebrated every 12 years. It occurs when Jupiter (Brihaspati)—the planet of wisdom and dharma—enters Kark Rashi (Cancer), its exalted position (Uchcha Avastha). Core Belief During this time, a celestial being named Pushkara enters the Yamuna’s sacred waters, purifying the river and blessing all who bathe in […]

Humans rely on the rivers for their livelihood. There are many sacred rivers in India including Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada and Mahanadi. Punjab is the land of five rivers including Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Jhelum. Each sacred river in India is unique and has a symbolic significance as well as. The Himalayan rivers are the […]

India is a land that offers some of the most mesmerizing and spectacular sights that you will never get to experience anywhere else in the world. Being home to a population of varied beliefs and religions, there are several traditions that have been well preserved over ages. One such tradition is that of the famous […]

Lord Vinayaka is the first god in the Hindu tradition. Every Hindu worships Lord Vinayaka as the remover of obstacles, and people pray to him daily before beginning their routines. Lord Vinayaka symbolizes wisdom and faith. He is regarded as the god of gods. Lord Ganesh temples are found in nearly every part of India. […]

Bhakta Prahalada was the son of the Demon King Hiranyakashipu. Lord Narasimha killed Hiranyakashipu and made Prahalada the king of the region. Bhakta Prahalada was an ardent devotee of Lord Hari. He preached the greatness of Lord Hari along with his fellow students and lived a life full of holiness, pure devotion, and kindness toward […]

There are several mutts dedicated to Sree Guru Raghavendra Swamy in Chennai. One such mutt is located in the Perambur area. The address of the mutt is No. 15, Srinivasan Street, Perambur, Chennai – 600 011. Several years ago, this mutt was donated by a couple belonging to the Smartha Brahmin community. They donated a […]

For centuries, the ritual of ringing a bell at the entrance of a temple has been followed. But have you ever wondered what the reason behind this practice is? I’m sure most of us are unaware of the true and deep significance of this ritual. Let Me Tell You Why Exactly We do This: According […]

It is predicted that, in the future, the Ganga River will disappear from Earth and return to the heavens. As a result, the pilgrimage sites along the Ganga River will lose their significance and will be considered nominal pilgrimage destinations. Kedarnath, known as the resting place of Lord Shiva (Shankar), and Badrinath, believed to be […]

The rivers of Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Kaveri, Godavari, Krishna, Sindhu, Shipra, and Brahmaputra all have their own confluences. The Hindu religion reveres three main gods—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—and three main goddesses—Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati. This is why the Triveni, where three rivers meet, holds incredible importance everywhere in India. Triveni refers to the place where […]

There has always been a curiosity surrounding the female Naga Sadhus at the holy Kumbh. People are always curious to know what kind of a life these female Naga sadhus lead. Women Naga sadhus were not normally present during the Mahakumbh or Kumbh. Even if they were present they were there in the shadow of […]