Kali Puja, also called Shyama Puja is considered to be one of the largest festivals to worship the goddess Kali, whom people in the Hindu faith revere as an embodiment of ferocity. It mostly takes place in the eastern region, such as in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura and Odisha, almost coinciding with the Diwali celebrations […]Read More
Dhanvantari is the god of Ayurveda and is highly respected in Hindu mythology and Indian culture. He is mostly worshiped during Dhanteras, the festival that marks the beginning of Diwali, prosperity, and good health. Since he is the celestial healer and the god of health and medicine, Dhanvantari manifests the principles of healing and rejuvenation. […]Read More
Narmada River is termed the “Lifeline of Madhya Pradesh.” It is very significant culturally, historically, and even spiritually for Indians. The river passes through the heart of the country and symbolizes than a geographical feature: it symbolizes a river people love and about which myths and legends are woven, religious rituals have been based, and […]Read More
The Indus River is of monumental historical importance because it is the bloodstream of one of the oldest civilizations-the Indus Valley Civilization. The river stretches over 3,180 kilometres from the Tibetan Plateau through India and Pakistan and has nourished thousands of years of cultures, economies, and communities. The fertile plains and boundless water resources of […]Read More
The Saraswati River is one of the most important and sacred features in Indian mythology, history, and culture. It has always been written as a mighty river of the Vedic period. Though it’s no longer there in its physical form, ancient scriptures talk of it as a vital channel that flowed between civilizations. Saraswati has […]Read More
The Brahmaputra River is one of the largest and most powerful rivers in Asia. It rises from the Tibetan Plateau, flows through China, India and Bangladesh and stretches for thousands of kilometres before joining the Bay of Bengal. Known by different names in different places—the Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet, the Brahmaputra in India and the […]Read More
The Yamuna River is one of the spiritually and ecologically important rivers of north India. As a major river, the Ganges plays an important role in the agriculture, ecology and culture of the region. Originating in the Himalayas, the river flows through cities like Delhi, Agra and Mathura and is a lifeline for millions of […]Read More
Myths, Legends, and Science: Understanding the Significance of the Ganga
The Ganges is known in India as more than just a river; It is the lifeblood of the nation. India and Bangladesh have for centuries been considered natural and divine, spanning 2,525 km, serving as a vital source of water for millions of people The significance of the Ganges goes far beyond its proximity; It […]Read More