Krishna’s Chandan Yatra begins on Akshay Tritiya in Jagannath Puri and Vrindavan. We follow slightly different rituals in these temples. But basically, we smear Krishna’s body with Chandan (sandalwood) paste, take Him out for boat rides, play water sports, fan … Read more...
Category: God’s Corner
Donkey Daan : Faith is a personal journey
In the village of Bhavpura, two widows, Moti Malin and Kumkum Kumbhar live next to each other. Moti Malin earns her living by selling the flowers and fruits that grow in her garden.
She has no savings at all. But … Read more...
Jhariji, Achaman Jhariji And Karwa
The Shastras consider utensils with two outlets as auspicious. Perhaps that is why we consciously use the Jhari, Achaman Jhari and Karwa (utensils with spouts) in our temples.
Jharis, Karwas and Achaman Jharis may be moulded out of earthenware, copper, … Read more...
Dandi Hanuman and Pancha Mukhi Hanuman
Makaradhwaja : Hanuman’s son
After Hanuman sets Lanka ablaze, he douses the fire in his tail in the waters of the sea. A drop of his sweat falls into the mouth of a crocodile (Makara) which impregnates her. A fisherman … Read more...
Gangaur: Respect & Understanding In Marriage
A Folk Tale On Gangaur
Gauri feels complete in Shiva’s presence. Yet there are times when she misses her parents and childhood home. When she expresses her feelings to Shiva, He agrees to accompany her to her parents’ home.
But … Read more...
Brahmari Devi and Arunasura
Aruna, an asura has only one ambition. He wants to defeat Indra and the devas. So he comes out of Patala, climbs the Himalayas, sits on the banks of the Ganga and performs penance and chants the Gayatri mantra for … Read more...
The Prachetas And Marisha
The Prachetas
Prithu’s great-grandson Prachinabarhis marries Varuna’s daughter Shrutadrati. Their ten sons, the Prachetas, look exactly alike and are well versed in the shastras. Prachinabarhis orders them to sire sons. So they plunge into Varuna’s realm to perform a tapasya … Read more...