We perform the Chopda pooja during Diwali. On this day we invoke lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles first. After this, we invoke Sharada Devi and then Lakshmi Devi. We are familiar with several aspects of lord Ganesha and goddess … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
Sankashti Vrat Katha: Ashvin
The story of Vakratunda Mahaganapati
One day Yudhishtra asks Krishna, “O Jagat guru, the Bhavishya Puran states that we should observe the Vrat of Sankashti when we are overwhelmed by challenges. Lord Ganesha removes all the obstacles from our path … Read more...
Hatadi : Krishna’s Haat/Bazaar
In the Saraswat Kalpa, Krishna once asks all the Vrajwasis to assemble under the Goverdhan Parvat. Diwali is round the corner. The atmosphere is festive. The Vrajwasis, as usual, obey Krishna’s every command. They bring several lamps with them. When … Read more...
Dhanvantari And Annapurna
Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of Ayurveda, rose from the Kshirasagara with Amrit in his hands. He is an avatar of Vishnu, holds a Shankha, Chakra, pot of Amrita and Jalauka – a leech in his four hands and is worshipped … Read more...
Purushotham Maas Stories
The story of MalMaas
Once several rishis gather together and decide to align the solar and lunar calendars. They keep scientific calculations in mind and divide the solar year into 12 months. A particular rashi transits each month once. They … Read more...
Sankashti Vrat Katha – Adhik Maas
The story of Vibhuvana Palaka Maha Ganapati
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Draupadi wonders why and how things suddenly went haywire in their lives. She recollects her humiliation in the court the minute she closes her eyes. Several thoughts plague her mind. She has five … Read more...
Govatsa Dwadashi
One evening, Krishna looks at the gopas and says, “Let’s take the calves (the govatsa) for an outing tomorrow. Instead of coming home for lunch, we’ll have our lunch in Vrindavan itself. That way, the calves will not feel tired.”… Read more...