On your way back from Mysore to Bangalore to Mysore, you must have passed by the huge mountainous terrains of Ramanagar, or the Rocky Hills which is important for hiking enthusiasts, the regional movie buffs, or the devotees of Shri Kabbalamma,

Narali Purnima is a ceremonial day and is of immense significance to the Koli or the Fishermen community that lives in the coastal regions of Konkan and Maharashtra. It is held on the full moon day of the Shravan month which

The 7th day of the Shravan month is dedicated to the memories of the spiritual stalwart, and the celebrated author of Hanuman Chalisa, Sant Tulsidas, whose Jayanti is celebrated in the month of August, as per the Gregorian calendar. Tulsidas' spiritual

Bel Patra or Bilva leaf is a highly medicinal plant with equally mysterious connotations. Colloquially it is also referred to as Wood Apple with its botanical name being Aegle marmilos. Bael tree is very dear to Lord Shiva, whose puja is

One of the holy festivals of Hindus, Sawan Shivratri, is going to be observed on Tuesday, 02 August 2022. The entire country unites without discrimination of creed or gender, with full zeal to celebrate the divine remembrance of Lord Shiva. This

Since Vedic times, snake worship has occupied a major part of many ritualistic observances. Naga means the snake, and this occupies a venerable position in our religious lore and practices.Nag Panchami is one such ritual that is observed on Shukla paksha

Shravan Putrada Ekadashi is celebrated when the Ekadashi tithi arrives in the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month as per the Hindu Panchang. Also known as Pavitra Ekadashi and Pavitropana Ekadashi, it falls somewhere between July to August, as per the Gregorian

Bheema Amavasya, predominantly a colourful women's festival, is a celebration of conjugal love whose chief purpose is to pray for the extension of the husband's longevity and for the general wellbeing of all the male members in the family. This

Snakes, referred to as Naga in our ancient Hindu scriptures, are actually a semi-divine race that is portrayed negatively sometimes, for their demoniacal fierceness but overall respected as symbols of fertility, divine powers and strength. Primarily believed to be the residents