Aaj Ke Anand Ki Jai
SurapadmanVarangi, an apsara falls in love with an asura Vajranga. She bears several children after which Vajranga goes off into the forest to meditate. Surapadman, one of their children, performs a penance. When Shiva appears before him, he says … Read more...
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...
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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 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 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...
The story of Vikata GanapatiIt 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...
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...