Karnavedh Sanskar / Ear Piercing
9th of 16 sanskars – Karna = ear, Vedh = piercing. Piercing of the earlobe typicall with a clean gold or silver thread needle.
Chaul (Mundan) Sanskar / First Hair Cut
8th of 16 sanskars – Mundan Sanskar is one of the most important and highly celebrated ceremony to mark child’s first hair cut, shaving of the head. Scientific reason of hygiene with a ritual reason of freeing oneself from previous debts, it often symbolizes beginning of schooling.
Naamkaran Sanskar / Naming Ceremony
5th of 16h sanskars – ceremony to name the newly born child. Name has a lasting significance on the child’s life. A thoughtful name depicting high ethics and moral values becomes a goal in itself for the child to pursue through lifetime.
4 Yug: Satyug, Dvaparyug, Tretayug, Kaliyug
The four time cycles according to Hinduism and their significance
Valmiki: The first and foremost Adivaki
This blogpost elucidates on the life and contributions of Sage Valmiki.
The Greatest King of Ancient India: Ashok
Know more about the extraordinary journey of King Ashok of the Maurya Empire of Ancient India along with his contribution to the development of a peaceful ideology for leading an empire.
Qawwali: Music of Spirituality
This blogpost narrates the story of Qawwali and how it travelled many centuries to remain one of the favorites, today.
Karna: The Son of Sun
A glimpse of the most debated character of the epic, Mahabharata. Throwing light on the different facets of his persona and why Karna is still an important figure in the epic.
Ek Shloki Bhagwat
Bhagwat Puran is one of the longest and best literature in Indian mythology. But can you believe that the entire story and its essence can be summarized in a single shlok?
Shiv Tandav Stotra
Shiv Tandav Stotra : Authored by Ravana, stotra praising Lord Shiva
Devi Mahatmya Kavach
The Devi Mahatmyam or Devi Mahatmya is a Hindu text describing the victory of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura. As part of the Markandeya Purana, it is one of the Puranas or secondary Hindu scriptures.
Chandipath Chapter – 12
Chandipath Chapter – 12
Lalita Panchakam
Goddess Lalita is worshiped as a “Tripur Sundari”…in other words, the most beautiful one in all 3 realms. Worshiping, praising, eulogizing, uttering and remembering her as the very first thing in the morning fills the day with pure bliss.
Bhagvad Gita Chapter-09
Bhagvad Gita – Chapter 9 – Rajvidya Rajguhya Yog. A knowledge fit for the kings. A knowledge so confidential, Krushna gives it away. One must recognize that it is you, and you alone, that can lead yourself to the absolute truth. One must achieve this realization.
Devi Mahatmya Kilak
Devi Mahatmya Kilak
Devi Mantra
Ya Devi Sarva Bhuteshu is a classic mantra seeking peace, benefits and abundance across multiple dimensions.
Chandipath Chapter – 08
Chandipath Chapter – 08
Bhagvad Gita Chapter-10
Bhagvad Gita – Chapter 10 – Vibhuti Yog. This chapter is about coming to realization that God is everywhere, in everything. In fact, everything and everywhere is within God.
Durga Chalisa
Durga Chalisa is devoted to Goddess Durga. The Chalisa describes the strength, courage, beauty, personification of Divine Mother, fights with demons and the appearance of Goddess Durga
Hanuman Jayanti
Celebrating birthday of Lord Hanuman, epitome of excellence in intelligence, learning and wisdom. Undoubtedly, the most famous devotee of Lord Ram, he is worshipped with pure innocence and great affection by his devotees of all ages!