Humans rely on the rivers for their livelihood. There are many sacred rivers in India including Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada and Mahanadi. Punjab is the land of five rivers including Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej, and Jhelum. Each sacred river in India is unique and has a symbolic significance as well as. The Himalayan rivers are the best for water sports and […]

India is a land that offers some of the most mesmerizing and spectacular sights that you will never get to experience anywhere else in the world. Being home to a population of varied beliefs and religions, there are several traditions that have been well preserved over ages. One such tradition is that of the famous Ganga Aarti for the believers […]

Lord Vinayaka is the first god in the Hindu tradition. Every Hindu worships Lord Vinayaka as the remover of obstacles, and people pray to him daily before beginning their routines. Lord Vinayaka symbolizes wisdom and faith. He is regarded as the god of gods. Lord Ganesh temples are found in nearly every part of India. He can even be found […]

Bhakta Prahalada was the son of the Demon King Hiranyakashipu. Lord Narasimha killed Hiranyakashipu and made Prahalada the king of the region. Bhakta Prahalada was an ardent devotee of Lord Hari. He preached the greatness of Lord Hari along with his fellow students and lived a life full of holiness, pure devotion, and kindness toward his people. Sree Bhakta Prahalada […]

There are several mutts dedicated to Sree Guru Raghavendra Swamy in Chennai. One such mutt is located in the Perambur area. The address of the mutt is No. 15, Srinivasan Street, Perambur, Chennai – 600 011. Several years ago, this mutt was donated by a couple belonging to the Smartha Brahmin community. They donated a major portion of their house […]

Ever since the ancient ages we have been following the holy ritual of ringing a bell which hangs on the entrance of a temple. But have you ever thought about what is the reason behind doing so? Amongst us I am sure nobody knows the exact and real reason prevailing to this ritualistic practice. Let Me Tell You Why Exactly […]

It is predicted that, in the future, the Ganga River will disappear from Earth and return to the heavens. As a result, the pilgrimage sites along the Ganga River will lose their significance and will be considered nominal pilgrimage destinations. Kedarnath, known as the resting place of Lord Shiva (Shankar), and Badrinath, believed to be the eighth Vaikuntha of the […]

The rivers of Ganga, Yamuna, Saraswati, Kaveri, Godavari, Krishna, Sindhu, Shipra, and Brahmaputra all have their own confluences. The Hindu religion reveres three main gods—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—and three main goddesses—Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Parvati. This is why the Triveni, where three rivers meet, holds incredible importance everywhere in India. Triveni refers to the place where the three rivers meet, forming […]

There has always been a curiosity surrounding the female Naga Sadhus at the holy Kumbh. People are always curious to know what kind of a life these female Naga sadhus lead. Women Naga sadhus were not normally present during the Mahakumbh or Kumbh. Even if they were present they were there in the shadow of the male Naga sadhus. For […]

Hinduism is full of rituals for all occasions in life and death. Death brings its own set of rituals like Shraddh, Asthi Visarjan, and Pind Daan. Pind Daan is a ritual to venerate ancestors and facilitate the journey of their souls towards salvation. It is believed that Lord Brahma started this practice. The Pind Daan ceremony is important because it […]