“Hiranya” means gold and “garbha” means womb. The Rig Veda says, “Hiranyagarbha,” the initial source of cosmic creation, looks like an illuminated womb within which dwells the entire cosmos.” Over time our scholars refined the subtle nuances of cosmic creation … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
Holi Danda Ropan, Holashtak, Kunj Ekadashi & Dol Utsav
We perform a unique ritual called Danda Ropan on the Shukla Paksha Poornima of Magha. We install a “Danda” – a 32 feet long wooden pole in or outside a village chowk. This Danda symbolises Prahalad.
Brahmins first offer their … Read more...
Vasant Panchami and Krishna’s Khel Leela
We celebrate Vasant Panchami on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha of Margashirsha. 40 days after Vasant Panchami, we usher in the season of spring. And celebrate Holi and Dhuli Vandan on the 41st day.
We believe that after … Read more...
Makara Sankranthi, Ratha Saptami And Gobbamma
We call the Sun’s journey into the Northern Hemisphere as Uttarayan. Makara Sankranthi, an extremely auspicious day falls on the day the Sun transits into Makar Rashi (Capricorn). South Indians celebrate Makara Sankranthi for four consecutive days called Bhogi, Pongal, … Read more...
Dhanur Maas, Aandal & Goda Vrat
Dhanur Maas
The sun transits through one sun sign every month. Dhanur Maas begins when the sun enters Sagittarius (whose sun sign is Dhanur). And ends when the sun exits through Sagittarius on Bhogi, a day before Sankranti. Dhanur Maas … Read more...
Chandra Deva and Dooj ka Chand
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Initially, we feared darkness. So, we worshipped all forms of light. We revered the Sun and the moon’s soft light comforted us. Over time, the Sun symbolised permanence and immortality while the different phases of the moon symbolised change and … Read more...
Devi Svaha, Svadha and Dakshina
Devi Svaha: Wife of Agni Deva
After Brahma finishes his task of creation he feels satisfied when he sees the devas. They all live in Swarga, have bodies of light and seem blissful. But when the devas feel hungry, they … Read more...