~By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Nepal’s devastating earthquake was the disaster experts knew was coming. Just a week ago, about 50 earthquake and social scientists
The great ancient Indian epic, the Mahabharata, contains numerous legends about the powerful force of a mysterious weapon. The archaeological expedition, which carried out excavations
NEW DELHI: Should India be called “Bharat”? Acting on a petition, the Supreme Court today asked for a response from the Centre and states. A
Nothing stops the people who have an unrelenting desire to pursue their dreams, and Kuldeep Singh Dhaka, a 36-year-old quadriplegic (cerebral palsy) from Hisar, is
The mention made by Maulana Abdul Hai (Indian Express, February 5, 1989) of Hindu temples turned into mosques, is only the tip of an iceberg,
Disoriented psyche and ruthless competition between men and women has led to their role reversal within the family. Yester year’s hero ‘He Man’, the protector and provider as head
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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