Everyday Spiritual Activities The Pancha Maha Yagya Sneha Singh, May 16, 2024May 16, 2024Pancha Maha Yagya consists of the five yagyas to be performed by Grihasthas or householders. People in the other three stages of life – Brahmacharya, Vanaprastha, and Sanyasa – depend on the fruitful completion of Pancha Maha Yagya by Grihastha. The five maha yagyas are Brahma-yagya, Pitra-yagya, Deva-yagya, Bhuta-yagya and Manushya-yagya. Continue Reading
Top-10 16 Divine Darshans of Unique Shivlingas Pratik Dave, January 26, 2023January 26, 2023A Hindu Shrine located in the Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir, Amarnath Temple is a cave temple situated at an altitude of 3,888 m and at a distance of 141 km from Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir. Continue Reading
Top-10 Top 10 Tallest Statues of Hindu Gods in the World Pratik Dave, December 18, 2022December 18, 2022Top 10 Tallest Statues of Hindu Gods in the World Continue Reading
Top-10 12 famous and beautiful Hindu Temples outside India Pratik Dave, December 18, 2022December 18, 20221. Angkor Wat, Cambodia – The largest religious monument in the World. Angkor Wat (‘City/Temple… Continue Reading
Top-10 10 Ancient Magnificent Sculptures of Hindu Gods Pratik Dave, December 6, 2022December 6, 2022The Undavalli Caves, a monolithic example of Indian rock-cut architecture and one of the finest testimonials to ancient viswakarma sthapathis, are located in Mangalagiri Tadepalle Municipal Corporation of Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The caves are located 6 km southwest of Vijayawada, and 22 km northeast of the Guntur City of Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur Pratik Dave, December 6, 2022December 6, 2022Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, also known as Tiruchendur Murugan Temple is the second of the six Arupadai Veedu, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is situated in the Tiruchendur town of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. According to Hindu Purana, the temple was earlier known as Jayanthipuram, being the fourth Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu to get ISO certification. Tamil literature describes the meaning of Tiruchendur as a sacred and beautiful town. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Kopeshwar Temple Sneha Singh, November 23, 2022November 29, 2022Location:- It is to the east of Kolhapur, on the bank of the Krishna river at Khidrapur, Kolhapur… Continue Reading
Top-10 Top 10 Tallest Gopurams of Temples in India Pratik Dave, November 18, 2022November 19, 2022Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, one of the forms of Lord Vishnu, located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in the Hindu architectural style, the temple is glorified by Alvars in their Divya Prabhanda. It has the unique distinction of being the foremost among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu. Continue Reading
Hindu Festivals Chhath Puja- The Mahaparva of Bihar Sneha Singh, October 30, 2022November 29, 2022Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival that has originated in Bihar, India. It is also celebrated in… Continue Reading
Ram Temples Real Ramayana Places – Rama Vanvaas Sthalam (Part 2) Pratik Dave, July 4, 2022July 5, 2022It was at this place where Lakshmana made a kutiya (hermitage) for them to stay. The still water of river Mandakini and floral beauty made this place the most ideal for Shri Rama to do Tapasya. Bharata, who was unaware of all this scenario created by Maa Kaikeyi whose ears were poisoned by her maid ‘Manthara’, came to meet his brother Shri Rama at Chitrakuta. He urged him to return to the kingdom and accept the crown of Ayodhya Maharaja. However, Maryada Purushottam could not go back on his word and disrespect his father, cementing the tag that he got. On seeing the firm determination of Shri Rama, Bharata decided to return back to Ayodhya with Shri Ram’s charan paduka (footwear), which he would worship every day and be placed on the throne on his behalf. Bharata was the caretaker of the Ayodhya Saamrajya for the next 14 years. Continue Reading
Uncategorized Vahanas – The Rides of Hindu Deities Disha Devadiga, July 1, 2022July 1, 2022Hindu Gods and Goddesses travel in a specific animal or bird. Vahanas, or Vehicles, are the names given to these modes of transportation. They serve the same purpose as modern-day vehicles that may travel by air, land, or sea. These divine vehicles are either animals or birds, and they represent the many spiritual and psychological forces that each deity carries. Vahanas are used by the gods in both warfare and travel. Continue Reading
Ram Temples Real Ramayana Places – Rama Vanvaas Sthalam (Part 1) Pratik Dave, July 1, 2022July 3, 2022यत्क्रौञ्चमिथुनादेकमवधीः काममोहितम् – the shloka used by Mahrishi Valmiki to initiate writing the legend of Ramayana, making this itihas an eternal part of our values and traditions. This shloka means that a pair of krounchas (heron) were separated with the male bird being killed by the hunter because of his desire, desire to hunt innocent animals and birds for pleasure and business purposes. ‘Desire’ was the core and prime reason for the whole Ramayana. Maa Kaikeyi expressed her desire to make his son ‘Bharata’ the Maharaja of Ayodhya Saamrajya and asked Shri Rama to go into exile for 14 years away from their kingdom. For the sake of his father’s (Maharaja Dashratha’s) promise that he made to Kaikeyi, Shri Rama left for vanvaas and that’s how we got our ‘Maryada Purushottam’. Continue Reading
devi temple Indraprastha: Rajdhani of Pandava Saamrajya Pratik Dave, June 15, 2022June 15, 2022The vivah of Pandavas to Draupadi laid the foundation for the establishment of the new capital following the separation of the Kuru kingdom. Dhritarashtra proposed giving half of the kingdom to the Pandavas which was backed by Bheeshma and Dronacharya. Continue Reading
Special Spiritual Activities Varalakshmi Vratam Disha Devadiga, February 8, 2022February 8, 2022Varalakshmi Vratam, also known as Vara Mahalakshmi Vrata, is a festival dedicated to the Goddess… Continue Reading
Vishesh Temples Srikalahasteeswara temple – The Kashi of South Disha Devadiga, January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Srikalahasteeswara Temple (also known as Srikalahasti Temple) is one of South India’s most well-known Shiva… Continue Reading
Temple Circuits 5 Temples of Sabarimala Pilgrimage Circuit Sneha Singh, January 31, 2022January 31, 2022Location:- Swami Ayyappa Temple is located in Sabarimala hill inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve in the Perinad… Continue Reading
Temple Purana Guruvayoor Temple, Kerala: Saloni Choudhary, January 30, 2022January 30, 2022Guruvayoor Sri Krishna Temple is a Hindu sanctuary devoted to the Hindu god Guruvayurappan (a four-armed connection of the Hindus god Vishnu), situated in the town of Guruvayur in Kerala, India. It is one of the important holy place for Hindus of Kerala and is frequently referred to as Bhuloka Vaikunta. which means the “Heavenly Abode of Vishnu on Earth”. . The main deity is a four-armed standing Krishna carrying the conch Panchajanya, the plate Sudarshana Chakra, the mace Kaumodaki and a lotus with a Holy basil garland. This image addresses the grand form of Vishnu as revealed to Krishna’s parents Vasudeva and Devaki around the hour of Krishna’s birth; subsequently Guruvayur is otherwise called “Dwarka of South India”. Continue Reading
Uncategorized Why Does Bhagawan Vishnu Likes Shankh? Positive Energies of Blowing Shankh & Shankh Puja Disha Devadiga, January 26, 2022January 26, 2022Why do we blow shankh before starting puja? Shankh or shankam in Sanskrit means “a… Continue Reading
Uncategorized Shree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Sneha Singh, January 26, 2022January 26, 2022Location:- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Architecture Type:- An intricate fusion of the Chera style (Kerala Architecture) and the Malayala style… Continue Reading
Sanatan Secrets What is Uttarayana? Disha Devadiga, January 14, 2022January 14, 2022Uttarayana marks the daytime of the Devas. The 6 months of Uttarayana, beginning on Makara… Continue Reading
Hindu Festivals Maharashtra’s Festivals Are a Must-See! Sneha Singh, January 13, 2022January 14, 202214 amazing festivals of Maharashtra, Makar SankrantiGudhi PadwaVat PournimaAshadhi EkadashiMangala GauriNaag PanchamiNarali PournimaJanmashtami (Dahi Handi)PolaGanesh ChaturthiKozagiri PurnimaBhau beejBangana FestivalEllora Festival Continue Reading
Sanatan Secrets Tale Behind The Four Faces of Brahma The Creator Disha Devadiga, December 29, 2021January 4, 2022Lord Brahma is responsible for the creation of mankind as a whole. Lord Brahma’s four… Continue Reading
Everyday Spiritual Activities SRI LALITHA SAHASRANAMAM-A DIVINE CHANT Disha Devadiga, December 29, 2021December 29, 2021What is Lalitha Sahasranamam? Lalitha is the Self’s exuberant, vibrant, and enthralling expression. A free… Continue Reading
Hindu Rituals Narmada Parikrama: The Great Circumambulation Disha Devadiga, December 29, 2021December 29, 2021Parikrama is a Sanskrit term derived from the base words “Pari” which means “around” and… Continue Reading
Uncategorized Why do people throw coins in the holy river? Disha Devadiga, December 18, 2021December 18, 2021Rivers and water sources are equated to Gods and Goddesses in Hinduism. As a result,… Continue Reading
Hindu Rituals Bhairava Ashtami Sneha Singh, December 9, 2021December 9, 2021Bhairava Ashtami is a Hindu sacred day that commemorates the birth of Bhairava, Shiva’s terrifying… Continue Reading
Uncategorized Five Mukhalinga of Lord Shiva Sneha Singh, December 9, 2021December 9, 2021The linga is a divine image of Shiva. A linga with one or more human… Continue Reading
Temple Purana Jharni Narasimha Temple: A Cave Temple Filled With Water Disha Devadiga, December 9, 2021December 9, 2021LOCATION: The temple is located in a cave in the Bidar district of Jharni in… Continue Reading
Everyday Spiritual Activities SIGNIFICANCE OF COCONUT IN HINDUISM-A MUST RITUAL FOR EVERY NEW BEGINNING Disha Devadiga, December 7, 2021December 7, 2021In Sanskrit, the coconut is known as Sriphala, or “God’s Fruit.” The coconut is the… Continue Reading
Special Spiritual Activities Surya Grahan – Do’s and Dont’s Sneha Singh, December 3, 2021December 3, 2021A solar eclipse happens when the Moon casts a shadow over a section of the… Continue Reading
Hindu Rituals Tilak / Pottu: Why do we wear it? Disha Devadiga, December 1, 2021December 1, 2021A tilak is a sacred symbol of the universe in its natural form worn by… Continue Reading
Temple Circuits Sringeri Sharadhambal Temple, Karnataka : Saloni Choudhary, November 28, 2021November 28, 2021Sri Adi Shankaracharya established the Sringeri Sharada Temple in the eighth century. It housed a standing sandalwood sculpture of Shardamba introduced by Adi Shankarachaya until the fourteenth century, when the Vijayanagara rulers and Sri Vidyaranya (twelfth Jagadguru) installed a situated gold sculpture of Sri Shardamba. The old temple of Sri Sharada, the presiding divinity of Sringeri, has a great history that starts with Sri Sankara Bhagavatpada’s foundation of the Dakshinamnaya Peetham. Initially, it was a basic holy place with the Murti of Sharada made of sandalwood introduced over the Sri Chakra cut on a stone by Sri Adi Shankara. Sri Bharati Krishna Tirtha and Sri Vidyaranya consequently had a temple constructed in the Kerala style, with a timber and tiled rooftop. Continue Reading
Sanatan Secrets Relativity of Time: Our One Year Is Just 10micro seconds for Lord Brahma Sneha Singh, November 28, 2021November 28, 2021According to Puranic scriptures, Krishna’s departure marks the end of the Dvapara-yuga and the beginning of the… Continue Reading
Temple Purana Gokarna Mahabaleshwar Temple, Karnataka : Saloni Choudhary, November 24, 2021November 24, 2021The Mahabaleshwar Temple, Gokarna plays an important part in giving beach town Gokarna the reputation of a pilgrimage centre. The temple is devoted to Lord Mahabaleshwar, a form of Lord Shiva. The temple is named after the stunning 6 ft. tall Atma Linga situated inside the temple on a square molded dark stone dais (Shaligrama Peetha) with an opening at the centre. The devotees can just get a glimpse of the highest point of the linga until the day of Ashta Bandana Kumbhahishekam in every 40 years when it is seen completely. The principal god at this shrine is a 1500 year old antique stone sculpture of Lord Shiva. Continue Reading
Everyday Spiritual Activities The Spiritual Meaning Of Namaskar – Bow to the Baghawan in You Sneha Singh, November 17, 2021November 17, 2021Prahalad had very deep bhakti and saw Baghawan Narasimha everywhere. He is one of the… Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Thyagarajaswamy Temple – The only Nitya Pradosham Temple Sneha Singh, November 16, 2021November 16, 2021The only Nitya Pradosham Temple in the world is Thiyagarajaswamy Temple in Thiruvarur. Continue Reading
Uncategorized 108 FT Shri Hanuman, Jakhu: Sundara Adding Sundar to Shimla Sneha Singh, November 13, 2021November 13, 2021Shri Hanuman Jakhu is an abode of Lord Hanumana located on Shimla’s Jakhu Hill, which is the tallest of Shimla’s seven hills. The Jakhu is known as the Pride of Shimla. With a height of 33 meters, it is one of the world’s highest statues (108 feet). The statue can be seen from all parts of the city. Continue Reading
Temple Circuits Baba Balaknath – Reincarnation of Lord Kartikeya Sneha Singh, November 11, 2021November 23, 2021Location:- Around 45 kms away from “Hamirpur” near the border of Hamirpur and Bilaspur districts of… Continue Reading
devi temple DEVI CHAMUNDA in Palampur, HP: “Chanda” and “Munda” Sneha Singh, November 9, 2021November 10, 2021Around 400 years ago, a king and a Brahmin priest appealed to Devi for permission to relocate the temple to a more convenient place. Devi gave her agreement to the priest in a dream. She told him to dig in a certain location until he unearthed an ancient idol, which he was to install in the temple and worship as Her form. Continue Reading
devi temple Naina Devi Temple, Himanchal Pradesh Saloni Choudhary, October 28, 2021October 28, 2021The Temple of Shri Naina Devi Ji is located on a peak, base of which likewise has samadhi of bhagat Jeona Morh who died in 12th century, in the Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh, India. This sanctuary is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths where limbs of Sati fell on Earth. A few mythological stories are related with the establishment of the sanctuary. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Babor Temple in Jammu & Kashmir – An Architectural Delectation Pratik Dave, October 28, 2021June 15, 2022Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Shri Babor Temple is situated at a distance of about 45 km from Jammu in the hamlets of Babor in Manwal town of Udhampur district, Jammu & Kashmir. The five partially ruined temples in the region attract pilgrims to this shrine whose construction dates back to the 10th and 11th Centuries. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Peer Kho Cave Temple, Jammu & Kashmir Pratik Dave, October 28, 2021October 28, 2021The Peer Kho Cave Temple, also known as ‘Riksharaj Gufa’ is a cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva situated on the banks of the Tawi River in the Shivalik Range of Jammu district, Jammu & Kashmir. In the backdrop of igneous rocks and acacia forests, the temple is believed to be constructed in the 15th Century AD by the Raja Ajaib Dev of the Dogra regime. Continue Reading
devi temple Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Himanchal Pradesh : Saloni Choudhary, October 28, 2021October 28, 2021Bagalamukhi or Bagala is one among the 10 mahavidyas (great knowledge goddesses) in Hinduism. Bagalamukhi Devi crushes the devotee’s misguided judgments and delusions (or the devotee’s enemies). She is moreover called Pitambara Maa in North Bharat. Bagalamukhi Devi is one among the 10 Hindu Goddesses of force. The sanctuary of Bagalamukhi is found at the entryway of Kotla Fort near Kangra. it’s accepted that the love of Bagalamukhi not exclusively lessens the capacity of the enemies, but makes them defenseless too. Baglamukhi sadhana and siddhi puja being performed at the famous Baglamukhi sanctuary, inside the town of Bankhandi, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh state. Continue Reading
hindi Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Chennai : Saloni Choudhary, October 27, 2021October 27, 2021Kapaleeshwarar Temple is a Hindu sanctuary committed to Lord Shiva situated in Mylapore, Chennai in the Indian province of Tamil Nadu. The form of Shiva’s consort Parvati revered at this sanctuary is called Karpagambal is from Tamil Nadu (“Goddess of the Wish-Yielding Tree”). The sanctuary was built around the seventh century CE and is an illustration of Dravidian architecture. The sanctuary has various hallowed places, with those of Kapaleeswarar and Karpagambal being the most conspicuous. The sanctuary complex houses numerous corridors. The sanctuary has six day by day customs at different occasions from 5:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., and four yearly celebrations on its schedule. Continue Reading
Uncategorized Annapoorani Temple, Horanadu Saloni Choudhary, October 27, 2021October 27, 2021The Annapoorneshwari Temple is a Hindu shrine committed to the goddess Annapoorneshwari (Annapoorna), situated at Horanadu, India, 100 km from Chikmagalur in the thick forests and valleys of the Western Ghats of Karnataka. It is located on the banks of stream Bhadra. The word Annapoorna is a made of two words Anna significance rice grains or food and Poorna meaning great and complete. Subsequently, Annapoorna means total or wonderful food. Sri Annapoorneshwari is considered to be a manifestation of Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple – Shani Navagraha Sthalam Saloni Choudhary, October 27, 2021October 27, 2021Popularly known as Darbaranyeswara Temple, Shri Thirunallar Saneeswaran Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva who is represented here in the form of lingam. Situated in the Thirunallar town of Karaikal district, Puducherry, this shrine is one of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Darbaranyeswara. Continue Reading
Shiva Temples Ardhanareeswarar Temple, Thiruchengode : Saloni Choudhary, October 27, 2021October 27, 2021Arthanareeswarar sanctuary is an antiquated Hindu sanctuary, situated in Tiruchengode, in the southern Indian province of Tamil Nadu. The sanctuary is devoted to Arthanāreeswarā, the special half-male ,half-female form of Lord Shiva. The god here is otherwise called Madhorubagan and Ammaiyappan (mother-father). The well known Chenkottu Velavar Temple, devoted to Lord Murugan, is additionally arranged on a similar slope. One more name for the Arthanareeswara Temple is Thirukodimada Chenkundrur. Continue Reading
hindi Masani Amman Anamalai, Tamilnadu : Saloni Choudhary, October 27, 2021October 27, 2021One of the extremely interesting Amman sanctuaries in India, is Masani Amman sanctuary. This sanctuary is based upon the cremation ground, and the sanctum of Goddess Amman is likewise based upon the cremation region and thus the Amman is called as Masani Amman by local people and later it turned into the name of the sanctuary. This sanctuary is situated at Annaimalai close to Pollachi. It takes 1.30 hrs from Coimbatore to arrive at this sanctuary. The idol of the goddess is seven feet in length and is in tremendous sleeping position, her head is in East side and her feet faces the West. It is an extremely unique type of Amman, no other Amman in India is found in resting position. Toward the end of the god’s feet, a sculpture of Asuran is found, close to it around two feet high model of Masani stands gloriously. Continue Reading
devi temple Pavagadh Temple : Gujarat Saloni Choudhary, October 9, 2021October 9, 2021At the summit of Pavagadh slope, 800 m above ocean level, is the temple of Maa Kali, dating from the tenth eleventh century. The sanctuary has three pictures of goddesses: the focal picture is of Kalika Mata, flanked by Kali on the right and Bahucharamata on the left. Continue Reading
Gujarat Palitana Jain Temple, Gujarat Saloni Choudhary, October 9, 2021October 9, 2021Located on the bank of stream shetrunji in the district of Bhavnagar, Palitana is a 1200 years of age spot of journey. Its a widely acclaimed place. The name Palitana is acquired from Padaliptpur – Palittanak Acharya Pradaliptasuri’s follower Nagarjuna assembled the town and gave it the name Padliptapur. The sacred spot is situated at the height of 1800 ft. on mountain Shetrunjya. After ascending 3475 stage, one can reach to the Derasarof Shri Adishwar Bhagavan. Continue Reading