Although the Sharan Navratri and Chaitra Navratri have greater importance in the lives of the devout when compared to Ashadha and Magha Navratri. They celebrate all four Navratri, which come once in three months, with equal piety. Kalaratri, as
Known as great Dusshera in the Northern and western parts of India, Navratri is a widely celebrated occasion which goes on for a relentless 10-day period. It is generally referred to as Durga Puja in eastern India. The nine major
The month of July, every year heralds the festive season of Navratri in a big way. The entire city, as you can see everywhere, acquires a festive colour, which you can sense in the ebullient spirits of devotees gathered in temples
Guru Hargobind Sahib, the sixth Sikh Guru was born on 19 June 1595 as an answer to the dedicated prayers of scores of Sikhs who yearned for freedom from persecution. He was a deserving son to Guru Arjan Dev ji and
Acharya Devo Bhava! This is a popular slogan for every student who engages in spiritual sadhana (discipline or dedicated practice). As per scriptures, the original or the first teacher of the world is Lord Shiva who is called 'Jagadguru'.
The term 'Haya' when translated in English means 'horse', and 'Greeva' means, 'neck'. Together it means, the 'horse-necked one'. Lord Hayagreeva is the horse-headed God, who is indeed a proverbial combination of man and horse forms. He is the presiding deity
Sangrand is also spelt and pronounced as Sangrand. It is Sankranti pronounced in a different way, as ‘Sung-raa-n'd‘which means the first day of all months in the Hindu Calendar in India and Nepal. Sangrand is actually the first day of each
Bhadli Navami holds a special place in the list of Hindu austerities, and it is also known by various names, such as Bhadriya Navami or Bhadlya Navami. Ashram Shukla Paksha, Bhatli Navami, Kandarup Navami. The day is observed during the Ashadha
On the coast of the Arabian Sea, in Karnataka, a famous temple is present which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Known as the Murudeshwara Shiva Temple, here Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Shivlinga. Built on Kanduka hill,