Hindu Festivals
PUTANA'S FAILED ATTEMPT TO KILL LORD KRISHNA
Kamsa was in utmost distress upon hearing that Devaki's eighth child was safe. Desperate to eliminate the baby boy, he enlisted the help of a fearsome demoness named Putana. Putana was a terrifying...
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MIDNIGHT FESTIVITIES & TRADITIONS DURING JANMASHTAMI AND REASON BEHIND IT
Janmashtami, the joyous celebration of Lord Krishna's birth, is typically observed over two days. Festivities reach their peak at midnight, believed to be the exact time when Krishna was born amids...
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6 DIFFERENT WAYS JANMASHTAMI IS CELEBRATED ACROSS INDIA
1. Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh Vrindavan, the city where Lord Krishna spent much of his childhood, celebrates Janmashtami with unparalleled enthusiasm. Renowned temples such as the ISKCON Temple, Rang...
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CELEBRATING JANMASHTAMI: THE DIVINE BIRTH OF LORD KRISHNA
Janmashtami, the celebration of Lord Krishna’s birth, is one of the most revered festivals in Hinduism. It commemorates the divine arrival of Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, who came to earth...
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THE LEGENDS AND STORIES BEHIND NAG PANCHAMI
Nag Panchami, a festival celebrated with great fervor in many parts of India, is rooted in fascinating legends and rich cultural traditions. This auspicious day is dedicated to the worship of snake...
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MUST-VISIT SHIVA PARVATI TEMPLES DURING SAWAN
1. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and a highly revered temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. A pilgrimage to this temple...
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EXPLORING THE DIVINE FORMS OF SHIVA
HAPPY SAWAN SHIVRATRI! As we celebrate Sawan Shivratri, it's the perfect time to delve into the multifaceted nature of Shiva, the embodiment of the supreme yogi. From the gentle Bholenath to the f...
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THE DIVINE ORIGINS: EXPLORING THE MYSTERIES OF SADASHIVA
HAPPY SAWAN SHIVRATRI! Sadashiva, a profound deity in Hindu cosmology, is revered as the father of Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu. His mention is particularly significant in the Shiva Purana, especiall...
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THE PROFOUND SYMBOLISM OF LORD SHIVA'S KAMANDAL
Happy Shivratri to everyone! Lord Shiva, the supreme yogi and ascetic, is often depicted holding a Kamandal, a traditional water pot that symbolizes asceticism and spiritual purity. The Kamandal s...
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THE SYMBOLIC SIGNIFICANCE OF LORD SHIVA'S MATTED HAIR
Lord Shiva, often depicted with matted hair known as “Jata” or “Jatas,” embodies profound symbolic and spiritual meanings in Hindu mythology and iconography. Revered as ‘Jatadhara’ (the one with a ...
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