Mohini Murti (only female avatar of the Hindu God Vishnu)
Mohini Murti is the only female avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. She is portrayed as a femme fatale, an enchantress, who maddens lovers and demons, sometimes leading them to their doom. Mohini Murti refers to a specific form or incarnation of Lord Vishnu in Hindu mythology. The term “Mohini” translates to “enchantress” or “bewitching” […]
Satyug
Satya Yug, also known as the Golden Age or the Age of Truth, is the first of the four Yugs (ages) in Hindu cosmology. According to Hindu belief, the world goes through a cycle of four Yugs, each characterized by a decline in moral and spiritual values. Satya Yug is considered the most virtuous and […]
Why do Hindus worship idols (murti)?
In Hinduism, sacred images of the gods and goddesses are called murti and are a central part of home and temple worship. The use of idols, or murtis, in Hindu worship is a practice that has deep cultural, philosophical, and spiritual significance. In a Hindu home, one or more murti are typically placed on a small altar and […]