Myths, Legends and Evidences from History
As every traditional festivity is associated with ancient legends and myths, Rakhi is no exception to it. The tales and stories related to the Rakhi
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As every traditional festivity is associated with ancient legends and myths, Rakhi is no exception to it. The tales and stories related to the Rakhi
In the world of religious feast and festivities, India has become a hub for multi-cultural religiosity and celebrations. Amidst this cultural, racial and religious background,
In a city there are kindergarten schools, elementary schools, high schools, colleges and maybe a university. From the kindergarten and up to the university, all
Swami Niranjanananda Saraswati’s reflections on sannyasa at his 26th Sannyasa birthday celebration at Ganga Darshan, 11 January 1996. It was only with great difficulty that I
by : Dr. Rama Rao Vadapalli V.B. Trailingaswamy who lived a long life (1607-1887) has come be revered and worshipped as the Walking Siva of Varanasi. The
Jhulan Yatra (Aug 7th, 2014) is one of the most important festivals for the followers of Lord Krishna celebrated in the monsoon month of Shravan. AfterHoli and Janmashthami, it is the
The 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva — where each stands, its sacred story, and how to make the Dwadasha Jyotirlinga pilgrimage in person or in spirit this Shravan.
The Rudrabhishek is the abhishekam said to please Lord Shiva fastest. What it is, the meaning of each sacred substance, the Sri Rudram, and how it is performed at home this Shravan.
Shravan runs July 30–Aug 27 in 2026, with four Sawan Somwars (Aug 3, 10, 17, 24). Why the whole month belongs to Mahadeva — the churning of the ocean, the poison He drank, and how to keep the Sawan vrat.
Thiruvonam 2026 falls on Wednesday, August 26 — the crown of Kerala’s ten-day festival. The Bhagavata story of King Mahabali and the Vamana avatar, and why Onam is a homecoming, not a defeat.
On Monday, August 17, 2026 — a Shravan Monday — Hindus offer milk and prayers to the serpent. The stories of Shesha, Vasuki, Kaliya and Astika, and the puja vidhi for Nag Panchami.
Sanskriti comes from the Sanskrit root “kr” which means to do or to make prefix “sam” is applied before it to convey a sense of embellishment. It means actions done for the holistic refinement and perfection all the potentialities within a human being.
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