In ancient India, women were not treated as equal compared to men. They just framed that women are there in their lives only for marital purposes and to do the household chores. But, modern Indian women are creating so many improvements for the development of India and its Government. Not a single industry runs without […]Read More
If I were to ask you which was the first board game you owned, most of you would say Snakes and ladders (Saanp-Sidhi). However, we are not aware of the origin, journey and the deep ingrained meaning of this wonderful game. Well not anymore! The game of Snakes and Ladders is a board game that […]Read More
Purna Kumbha literally translates into a full pot or a full pitcher. It is a brass pot or vessel filled with water, who’s mouth is decorated with mango leaves, coconut and flower offerings, and the body of the vessel sometimes has a metal carving of a goddess’s face or the symbol of the sun god […]Read More
Shrivatsa or Srivatsa is a Sanskrit word that means the beloved of Sri. It a triangular shape mark that is said to appear on the right side of Vishnu’s chest—one of the major Hindu deities and one of the three creator deity. The triangular mark, depicted as a looped knot or a set of interlocking […]Read More
Ashtāpada, refers to the game’s 8×8 chekered-board. Patanjali mentioned this interpretation in a Mahābhāshya text from the second century. Literally translating, Ashtapada translates to “eight-legged” in Sanskrit. The Sutrakrilānga, an early Brahman book, explicitly denounced the game. The Vinayapitaka, a canonical Buddhist literature from the fourth or third century BC that introduces the Buddha’s Dialogues, […]Read More
People these days, especially Women are still fighting for their complete independency in this world. Still in so many Indian houses, women are struggling for their independence. May be not like the past ones, but in different ways and form. In today’s world if a woman suffers and if she raised her voice against someone, […]Read More
The Umarkot Shiv Mandir, also known as Amarkot Shiv Mandir, stands as an ancient Hindu temple in the Umerkot District of Sindh. Thousands of years ago, a humble cowherd noticed something peculiar. One of his cows consistently left the herd to offer milk to a mysterious object—a Shiv Lingam. Intrigued, the man investigated and discovered […]Read More
Across the world the Conch is popularly known as the sea snail. In India, especially in Hinduism the Conch holds a place of significance in the ancient sacred text as well as in the religious practices. The Conch as the Sanskrit word Shanka first finds its mention around 1000 BCE in the ancient Vedic text […]Read More
Unveiling the Sacred Splendor: Exploring Bargabhima Temple in West Bengal. Bargabhima Temple, nestled in the serene environs of Tamluk in the Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, stands as a venerable monument to Hindu devotion and cultural heritage. This ancient temple, dedicated to the worship of the formidable Goddess Kali, holds a special place in […]Read More
A Timeless Sanctuary The Sadh Belo Temple, also known as Sadh Bela, stands as a beacon of spirituality on an island in the Indus River near Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan. This revered Hindu temple complex has witnessed centuries of devotion, legends, and architectural marvels. Let us light on a journey through its history, rituals, and sacred […]Read More