Aaj Ke Anand Ki Jai
Once, Indra’s arrogance rouses Shiva ire. But Brihaspati intervenes and asks Shiva to forgive him. So, Shiva casts the fire in his brow into Varuna’s lap which instantly transforms it into a boy.
Brahma prophesies that the boy will … Read more...
Sanjhi FestivalAccording to the Shiva Puran, Sandhya Devi who is also known as Sanjhi Devi is Brahma’s mind-born daughter. But Brahma and all the Prajapatis start lusting after her when they see her … Read more...
We celebrate Hariyali Teej in memory of Parvati’s intense tapasya. When Sati immolates herself in Daksha, her father’s Yagna, she vows to be reborn to a father who understands her.
Several yugas later, Sati is reborn as Himavan’s daughter, Parvati. … Read more...
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...
A Folk Tale On GangaurGauri 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.
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Daan: Meaning Daan is essentially an act of charity given spontaneously to a Brahmin. It is optional. We feel like helping someone. So we practise Daan. We are not obliged or compelled to do so in any way. And we … Read more...
The essence of GoluIn a divine moment of insight, we manavas realize that we find succour, solace and peace through lord Vishnu’s various forms, vahans, stories, symbols and rituals. So we pray fervently to lord Brahma and say, “O … Read more...