Hindu Festivals
THE MARRIAGE OF LORD GANESHA: UNVEILING THE MYSTERIES OF RIDDHI AND SIDDHI
Lord Ganesha, one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism, holds a special place in the hearts of devotees, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. While Ganesha is often depicted as a celibate deity i...
Read moreGanesh Chaturthi celebrations are incomplete without the offering of twenty-one Modaks to Lord Ganesha. This jaggery-stuffed sweet is integral to who Ganesha is, earning him the nickname ‘Modakpriy...
Read moreTHE STORY OF LORD GANESHA'S MOUSE: HOW MUSHAK BECAME THE LORD'S VEHICLE
The enchanting tale of Lord Ganesha’s ride, Mushak, is beautifully narrated in the Matsya Purana. This story, filled with divine interventions and transformations, is a cherished part of Hindu myth...
Read moreCELEBRATING GANESH CHATURTHI: A GUIDE TO RITUALS AND TRADITIONS
Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, is a vibrant 10-day celebration that commemorates the birth of the beloved elephant-headed deity. This festival involves four primary r...
Read more11 MOST FAMOUS GANESH TEMPLES AROUND THE WORLD
Devotees of Lord Ganesh celebrate his birthday with great devotion on Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Ganesh Jayanti. On this auspicious occasion, let's embark on a global journey to explore some o...
Read moreTHE DIVINE WISDOM OF LORD GANESHA: A TALE OF DEVOTION AND TRIUMPH
Once upon a time, the revered sage Devrishi Narad visited Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati, presenting Maa Parvati with a unique mango. Narad explained that whoever consumed this mango would gain extraor...
Read moreTHE TALE OF GANESHA AND THE MOON: LESSONS IN WISDOM AND SYMBOLISM
After returning from a feast at Kubera’s palace, Lord Ganpati, also known as Ganesha, was riding his mouse on the way home. It was a full moon that night. Suddenly, his mouse saw a snake and ran be...
Read moreTHE MYTHOLOGICAL TALES OF LORD GANESHA'S BROKEN TUSK
Widely revered as the remover of obstacles and the patron of arts and sciences, Lord Ganesha—also known as Ganpati and Vinayaka—is one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism. As the God of beginni...
Read moreTHE DIVINE BIRTH OF LORD GANESHA
On a serene day at Mt. Kailash, Goddess Parvati prepared for a bath and desired complete privacy. She instructed Nandi, the loyal bull of her husband Shiva, to guard the door and prevent anyone fro...
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