Why Hindu Funerary Rites Matter
Why Hindu Funerary Rites Matter There are many journeys in the life of a Hindu that begin with joy and then, there is that final journey that ends in silence. A silence so complete, so…
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The Chronological History of the Chaitra Shukladi Calendar
The Chronological History of the Chaitra Shukladi Calendar The Vedic 5-year Yuga calendar was first established in 13322 BCE, beginning with the autumn season (Sharad Ritu). In this system, “Chaitra” was designated as the first…
Yaoshang Holi of Manipur: A 5000-year-old Cultural Legacy
Yaoshang Holi of Manipur: A 5000-year-old Cultural Legacy Yaoshang (or Holi) is one of the major festivals of Manipur, celebrated by the Meiteis and Bishnupriya Manipuris. This spring festival begins on Phalgun Purnima or…
Is Kumbh Mela Named after Kumbh Rashi? An Analysis
Is Kumbh Mela Named after Kumbh Rashi? An Analysis It is essential to highlight the reference to Kumbh Rashi in connection with the Kumbh Mela in Haridwar, Prayag, Nasik and Ujjain. This astronomical reference leads…
Mauni Amavasya and 12-year Jovian cycle of Kumbh Mela
Mauni Amavasya and 12-year Jovian cycle of Kumbh Mela The 12-year Jovian cycle of the Prayagraj Kumbh Mela is rooted in the epoch of 6777 BCE, when Jupiter was positioned in Vrishbha Rashi (Taurus Sign)….
Universal Religion: Swami Vivekananda’s Contribution to Spirituality
Universal Religion: Swami Vivekananda’s Contribution to Spirituality Introduction: In my own light, I always feel one of the profound contributions of Swami Vivekananda to this modern world has been the concept of Universal religion. Religion,…
Interpretation of 32 Names of Mother Durga
Interpretation of 32 Names of Mother Durga श्रीदुर्गा-द्वात्रिंश-नाममाला śrīdurgā-dvātriṃśa-nāmamālā Mother Durgā is the goddess of wisdom, protection, and glory. She blesses the devotees with the wisdom of Maheshvari and the protective strength of the…
Tirupathi Laddoos: Gross Betrayal of What Hindus Hold Sacred
Tirupathi Laddoos: Gross Betrayal of What Hindus Hold Sacred The discovery of beef tallow being used in Tirupathi laddoos is profoundly disturbing. Before getting into who is to blame, though, first let’s let it…
Srimad Bhagavad Gita: A Pathway to Inner Awakening
I have read several books in my life. Each one of them had a message to give and a purpose to serve, since words have immense power to re-direction a person’s thought process and reshape…
The Six Shakti Peeths of Bangladesh: An Account
The Six Shakti Peeths of Bangladesh: An Account Shakti Peeths are holy places or pilgrimage sites in Hinduism pertaining to Goddess Sati. According to Puranic history, some thousands of years ago, there was a king…
