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
One of the eighteen major Puranas, the Brahma Purana is an important text in the Hindu tradition, especially by the Vaishnavas, who revere it for its devotion to Lord Krishna and Radha. The text is famous for accepting Krishna as the most supreme being and asserting that all gods such as Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Ganesha […]Read More
The Kurma Purana is one of the eighteen Maha Puranas and is important for its teachings on Hindu cosmology, philosophy, and devotion. Named after the Kurma incarnation of Lord Vishnu, this Purana is revered for its contribution to religious teachings, temple rituals and rituals. With its unique mythological narrative and spiritual significance, the Kurma Purana […]Read More
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
One of the 18 Mahapuranas in Hindu Literature, the Matsya Purana is among the most important and oldest writings. It revolves around the story of Lord Vishnu’s first incarnation, the Matsya (fish) avatar, as the name implies. Cosmology, geography, religious ceremonies, building temples, and the responsibilities of rulers are only a few of the many […]Read More
The prominent Hindu Goddess Maa Kali retains the symbolism of being the goddess of Death and Destroyer of the universe, while also possessing Lajja or modesty as her inherent traits. She is depicted in many scriptures and her worship is widespread throughout India and its neighbouring countries. Similarly, Goddess Athena is a prominent Greek goddess […]Read More
The Agni Purana continues to be one of the important texts among the eighteen Mahapuranas of Hindu literature. It is the text attributed to and named after Agni, the Hindu God of Fire. On reading one finds the text to be dealing with topics concerning ancient Indian culture, tradition and subjects of cosmology, philosophy, and […]Read More
The Shiva Purana stands as one of the most respected and sacred texts within Hindu literature, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of destruction and regeneration. This Purana provides a deep narrative of the origins, deeds, and symbolic significance of Shiva. Its narratives extend past mythology and mention elements of devotion, cosmology, and religious philosophy, […]Read More
There are only two upapuranas also known as the minor puranas that are constructed around the Hindu lord Ganesha. One of them being Ganesh purana is consequently an important text for the Ganpataya denomination of Hinduism that worships Ganesha as their main deity. This purana is majorly split into two parts, one being Upasanakhanda that […]Read More