Greek mythology has been one of the most prominent topics of history to read and research about. Numerous tales, theories, and conclusions have been drawn from Greek mythology which captured the interest of many historians. Greece has been known to be culturally and historically rich for ages. The importance of the language Greek and its […]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
Out of the eighteen mahapuranas, Markandeya Purana is one that also holds significance to people that see shiva as their supreme deity. This Purana is also important to the worshipers of Durga because it includes the Devi Mahatmya. But some people say that the Markandeya text is one of the Puranas that lacks a proper […]Read More
Maharashtra is a state which has 3 Jyotirlingas. Grishneshwar jyotirlinga is one of them. Nestled in the historic UNESCO World heritage site of Ellora, it is the 12th of the Jyotirlingas. The Aurangabad district’s little village of Verul is home to the Grishneshwar temple. The temple is conveniently close to the well-known Ellora Caves—less than […]Read More
The historic temple of Rameshwaram is rich in mythology, history, and legend. It offers a distinctive architectural style that distinguishes it from other temples in India. Situated in the Tamil Nadu town of Rameshwaram, India, Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga is a site of immense religious and historical significance. Among the twelve Jyotirlingas, it is thought to be […]Read More
Kalika purana is considered to be one of the more significant Hindu religious texts surrounding goddess kali. The Shakta tradition of Hinduism that worships goddess kali owes to Kalika purana for a lot of its practices. The Kalika purana is also one of the upapuranas and it is said to contain about 9,000 verses that […]Read More
The Padma Purana is one of the most important texts in Hinduism, belonging to a group of 18 sacred texts called the Mahapuranas. These ancient writings discuss a wide range of topics, including the creation of the universe, stories of gods and goddesses, the importance of living a moral life, and how to achieve spiritual […]Read More
Nageshwar Temple, also known as the Nagnath Temple, is located in Darukavana, on the way between Gomati Dwarka and Bait Dwarka Island on Saurashtra’s coast. The Jyotirlinga temple built in the sanctuary is known as Nageshwar Mahadev and draws hundreds of pilgrims each year. The Nageshwar Temple has an intriguing story. According to Shiv Purana, Daruka, […]Read More
Baidyanath or Baba Baidyanath jyotirlinga is the 9th jyotirlinga in the series of 12 jyotirlingas. Situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, Baidyanath gets its name due to its unique ability to heal illnesses and grant its followers good health and prosperity. Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deogarh is named after Lord Shiva, who is said to have appeared when […]Read More
The Kapila Purana is a notable piece of Hindu religious literature. As one of the eighteen Upapuranas, it explores different areas of cosmology, theology, and philosophy. This text is credited to the sage Kapila, who is respected as the founder of the Samkhya school of thought. This text provides a great insight into old Indian […]Read More