Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of the five-day long Diwali festival. The suffix ‘Teras’ in Hindi is synonymous with the word Trayodashi in Sanskrit which refers to the thirteenth day of the fading phase of the moon. Different rituals connected to Dhanteras aim at praying for the prosperity of the household and the health and …
As we all know famously, Dussehra is the day when Lord Rama killed king Ravana. However, there are more interesting facts about Dussehra. Want to know? Read on … In some sub-cultures of Hinduism, Dussehra is also called Vijay Dashmi, which means victory on the tenth day. It is celebrated as Vijay Dashmi to mark the victory …
Not many know of Shiva’s south Indian love affair, which unfortunately did not find success. However, it bore fruit in a different way and resulted in the Kailash of the South or Thenkalayam. Shiva is often described as unemotional. However we describe him as, the very opposite is also the truth. This dispassionate yogi once …
ॐ नमः शिवाय The Shravan Maas, also called Sawan (Monsoon) is the favourite month of Lord Shiva. It is said that the famous Samudra Manthan took place in this month only. Apparently apart from the poison (Halahaal) & the tonic of life (Amrit), the churning also saw things like moon, nectar & Kamadhenu cow came …
Did you know, with the start of Sawan – Sharavan Maas, Sun enters LEO ?? Read More »
It is the eleventh lunar day of the bright fortnight of hindu month of ashadha. This day is also known as Shayani Ekadashi and Maha-Ekadashi. According to the Purans, from this day onwards Lord Vishnu takes rest in Ksheer Sagar (ocean). So, naturally all the oceans, rivers and ponds are believed to attain divinity due …