THE 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...

NANDI: THE DIVINE BULL OF LORD SHIVA

Nandi, the revered bull vahana (“mount”) of the Hindu god Shiva, has been identified as Shiva’s vehicle since the Kushan dynasty, around the 1st century CE. As we approach Sawan Shivratri, it is es...

CELEBRATING 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...

THE SACRED RUDRAKSHA: TEARDROP OF LORD SHIVA

According to ancient texts, Rudraksha is formed from the teardrop of Lord Shiva. This religious article is considered highly auspicious in Hindu belief. However, the fascinating story behind the or...

THE MYSTICAL DAMARU OF LORD SHIVA

Lord Shiva, the cosmic dancer and great musician, is often depicted holding a Damaru, a small hourglass-shaped drum, particularly in the Nataraja form. This sacred instrument, sometimes tied to his...

THE 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...

THE DIVERSE CELEBRATIONS OF RAKSHA BANDHAN ACROSS INDIA

The festival of Raksha Bandhan, celebrated during the Shravana month of the Hindu calendar (equivalent to August in the Gregorian calendar), is a beautiful testament to the love and duty shared bet...

THE MYTHICAL ORIGINS OF RAKSHA BANDHAN

The festival of Raksha Bandhan, deeply rooted in Hindu mythology, has a rich history that dates back centuries. The celebration of this special festival is connected to various ancient legends. Her...

THE SACRED KAWAD YATRA: A DEVOTIONAL JOURNEY TO HONOR LORD SHIVA

The Kawad Yatra, an auspicious pilgrimage observed by devotees of Lord Shiva, takes place annually during the Hindu month of Shravan, corresponding to July and August in the English calendar. Comme...

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FASTING DURING SHRAVAN: A SPIRITUAL AND PRACTICAL PERSPECTIVE

Shravan, a month deeply associated with Lord Shiva, is a period when many cultures across India encourage fasting. Shiva devotees typically fast on the four Mondays of this month, while those who w...