Kamakhya, the Goddess of Desire and Illusion is a moody woman who takes a form to match her mood. She has six differently coloured heads, wears chunky jewellery and bright red clothes. She holds a gold bowl or a skull … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
Sanskaar and Sutak
_-_Hindu_First_Rice_Eating_Ceremony.JPG "Anna Prashan - sanskaar.")
If Sanskaars are the landmarks in our lives then Sutak is a specific period of time that follows two major Sanskaars. Both these age-old concepts are part of Hindu culture and are associated with several norms and rituals. Let’s understand … Read more...
Lord Jagannath: Ekanth Vaas
Lord Jagannath exists in the human form only in the Jagannath temple, at Puri, in Orissa. And like all of us, he too falls sick, his soul too sheds the existing body and assumes a new one after 14 days. … Read more...
NavneetPriyaji Symbolizes Change
NavneetPriyaji is fondly addressed as Lalaan by the Vaishnavs who follow Pushti Marg. The history behind the idol of NavneetPriyaji is interesting. It all started when Vallabhacharya was living in his ashram in Gokul. A few sevaks used to offer … Read more...
Sankashti Vrat Katha – Chaitra
The story of Vikata Ganapati
It is Satyuga. Peace and prosperity prevail in and around Makaradwaja’s kingdom. Yet Makaradwaja is sad. He is childless. He seeks the blessings of rishi Yagnavalkya. And within a couple of years his wife gives … Read more...
Saraswati, Ganga & Lakshmi
Narayana sits with his three consorts Lakshmi, Saraswati and Ganga in Vaikuntha. All is well. One day, Ganga is overwhelmed with love for Narayana. Saraswati sees Vishnu reciprocating her overt gestures. Lakshmi too notices it. But Lakshmi is beyond envy … Read more...
Jalandhara and KirtiMukha
The naked yogi
Indra and Brihaspati are on their way to mount Kailas when they come across a naked rishi. His hair is matted. His skin pale. But he has a powerful aura. Indra asks him if they can find … Read more...