Hindu Festivals
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...
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11 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...
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THE 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...
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THE 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...
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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...
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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...
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CELEBRATING RAKSHA BANDHAN: THE ETERNAL BOND OF SIBLINGS
The bond between a brother and a sister is truly unique and defies description. This special relationship is celebrated worldwide, but in India, it takes on an even greater significance with the fe...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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