A Different Kind Of Goddess
When we use words like feminism, patriarchy, religion and mythology, even god, or goddess, we need to constantly remind ourselves that these words originated in western
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When we use words like feminism, patriarchy, religion and mythology, even god, or goddess, we need to constantly remind ourselves that these words originated in western
ओं शन्नो देवीरभिष्टये आपो भवन्तु पीतये शंयोरभि स्रवन्तु नः OM shanno deviirabhistaye aapo bhavantu piitaye shañyorabhi sravantu naha O God! O Illuminator of All! Grace
The Hindu New Year begins on March 28th this year. Just like the first rays of the sun touch a distant sky, the New Year ushers
According to the Vaishesika thinkers, all composite objects of the universe are composed of the atoms of earth, water, air and fire. Hence, the view
Pancha Maha Yajnas are the five sacred duties to be performed as a way of life for living in harmony. To live in harmony with the world,
Hinduism is a label that covers a wide range of Indian religious groups. While there are many differences between the various traditions they have a
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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