The self-manifested Lord Shiva idol at Srikalahasthi Temple uniquely has all the 27 Nakshatras (stars) and 9 Rashis embedded in his Kavacham. Surprisingly, Sri Kalahasti temple is the only temple that is open even during eclipses. The priests do not touch

Pitru Paksha holds immense significance in Hinduism and it is way of paying homage and gratitude to the departed ancestors every year. Pitru Paksha means 'the forthnight of the ancestors'. It is a 16-day lunar period in the HIndu calendar. The

Margabandhu Stotram was written by Appayya Dikshitha (1520-1593)., a great interpreter of the Advaita school of philosophy. This stotra is dedicated to Margabandeeshwarar, the God at Vellore, whose protection during a journey is guaranteed if it is recited prior to starting

Situated at a distance of 17 km from Mayiladuthurai, 27 km from Chidambaram, 45 km from Karaikal, 54 km from Kumbakonam and 94 km from Thanjavur, Vaitheeswaran Koil is a town in Nagapattinam district of Tamilnadu.. Vaitheeswaran/Vaidyanathar Temple, which is dedicated

Located in the land of the Gods, Rishis and Goddesses, in the midst of the sprawling loveliness of Manali,, one can find the temple dedicated to Goddess Hidimba, who is the guardian angel of Manali area, extends her protection to the

Pitru Paksha is an equally important part of rituals that occupy a major place in Indian cultural traditions. Ancestors are believed to descend on the earth to visit their surviving family during Pitru Paksha, bless them and their deeds, and then

Marriage is considered a very important social institution in India and it is considered almost essential for everyone in this nation. However, at times some people get wrongly matched and for others having a wedding may seem like a far-fetched dream.

Himachal Pradesh is home to 591 temples that are dedicated to various forms of Gods. Mountain gods are also worshipped with great faith here. Devotees from all over the world visit these places annually. Tours are arranged for the devotees who

During the times when divorces are rampant in marital relationships, it is impossible to judge the differing perspectives of both life partners to reach a final decision. Courts are meant for solving these issues no doubt. The final verdict depends on