Durga Puja: Significance and Celebrations
Hindu mythology states that Goddess Durga was created on Mahalaya, the last day of Pitru Paksh (a 16 lunar day period when homage is paid to the ancestors), by Lord...
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Significance of Aarti in a Hindu Pooja
Aarti is one of the sixteen steps involved in a pooja and is performed at the end of the ritual. The word Aarti is also spelt as Arti or Aarati....
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The Story of Mata Vaishno Devi Temple
The Vaishno Devi temple is a cave temple nestled in the midst of the Trikuta Hills in Katra district in Jammu and Kashmir. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno...
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Tips to Have a Memorable Kedarnath Yatra
Kedarnath is one of the several holy towns in the country. This temple town is located in Uttarakhand and is home to a multitude of temples to Lord Shiva, the...
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Satya Yuga - The Age of Truth
Hindu philosophy talks about four yugas or cycles which the cosmos goes through- Satya, Treta, Dwapar and Kali each of which last for tens of thousands of years. These yugas...
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The Various Manifestations of Brahman
According to Hinduism, Brahman represents the supreme power or god. He is all inclusive with infinite power and dimensions and has several manifestations. The term Brahman is derived from the...
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Karwa Chauth 2021: Date and Significance
Karwa Chauth is a one-day festival that is typically celebrated by married women from many states in North India. This festival is extremely popular in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh,...
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How to Appease Shani Dev and Overcome Hardships
According to Hindu mythology, Shani is one of the most dreaded planets among the Navagrahas. He is also said to be a powerful graha. Shani is believed to be the...
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Important Lessons from the Upanishads
The Upanishads are ancient religious and philosophical texts in Hinduism. The word in Sanskrit means ‘to sit closely’ or ‘to sit at the feet of’. The Upanishads played an important...
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Why We Chant Mantras 108 Times
A mantra is a word or phrase in Sanskrit that is believed to have spiritual powers. Reciting a mantra has various benefits. It releases positive energy from the mind and...
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Durga Puja Celebrations in West Bengal
Durga Puja is celebrated by Hindus all over the country but West Bengal is where one gets to witness the grandest Durga Puja celebrations. The festival occurs in either September...
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Ganesha - The God of New Beginnings
Lord Ganesh or Ganesha is the elephant-headed Hindu God who is traditionally worshipped before the start of any enterprise. According to Hindu mythology, he is the son of Lord Shiva...
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What is Vaishnavism and How it is Practised
Vaishnavism is one of the key traditions followed by Hindus, with the others being Shaivism, Shakthism, and Smartism. Hindus who practise this faith are referred to as Vaishnavites or Vaishnavas...
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