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Hinduism
The significance of Rama Navami and the interesting aspect of the tithi is explained in this post. Rama navami signifies the birth of God Rama the seventh incarnation of God Vishnu
In today’s post let us see the significance of the auspicious mango leaves. Why are mango leaves considered auspicious in Hinduism?
In today’s post let us see the significance of Ugadi, this festival (ugadi) is derived from the Sanskrit word Yugadi, meaning ‘beginning of a new Yuga or period’.
In today’s post let us see the significance of Papmochani Ekadashi, what is Papmochani Ekadashi?
In today’s post let us see the significance of Basoda. It is celebrated as a main festival in many parts of North India
Holi is an ancient festival of India and it was initially referred to as ‘Holika’. In spite of being such a colorful festival, there are various aspects
In today’s post let us see why we offer food to the crows, it is a general belief among us that the crows symbolizes the Pitri, Pithrukal or Pitra.
In today’s post let us see why we apply “the holy ash” also known as Bhasma and vibhuti.
Fact is it isn’t! Really…because everyday is Women’s day. Women are indeed the…
In today’s post let us see the significance of Phulera Dooj. What is…
Maha Shivarathri is the only time when God Shiva takes rest; he rests for a ‘Prahar’ (unit of time) a day is divided into eight prahars, making each prahar equivalent to three hours.
Mahashivarathri is the most important festival for the devotees of God Shiva. According to Hindu mythology, a devotee who performs sincere worship
Vijaya Ekadashi takes place during the disappearing phase of moon in February – March. This year Vijaya Ekadashi falls on February 25
In today’s post let us see, why God Ganesha is known as the God of new endeavors.
In today’s post lets see why do we offer food to God before eating it and later share it as prasaada or prasaadam (a holy gift from the God).
In today’s post let us see the significance of Sankatahara Chaturthi, Sankatahara Chaturthi is also known as Sakat Chauth in North India.
According to us knowledge is sacred and divine and that is why we don’t touch papers, books and people with the feet.
In this post, we are going to discuss about the “Kalasha”. What is a kalasha? A copper, brass or mud pot, which is filled with water.
In this post, we will focus on understanding why every house has a…