Death is one of the deepest questions in human life. It brings fear, grief, and uncertainty. Yet the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered spiritual texts in the world, offers a calm and powerful explanation. According to the Gita, death is not the end.[…]

In Indian mythology, the image of Lord Krishna standing with a gentle cow beside him is one of the most familiar and beloved symbols. This association is not accidental. It reflects a deep spiritual, cultural, and ecological connection that has shaped Indian thought for centuries.[…]

In Hindu mythology, Indra is known as the king of the heavens. Yet one well-known tale explains why he came to be described as having many eyes across his body. It is a story of desire, deception, and the consequences of one’s actions. Ahalya was[…]

Sheetala Ashtami, also known as Basoda, is a traditional festival dedicated to Goddess Sheetala. It is observed on the Ashtami tithi of the Krishna Paksha after Holi. While it usually falls eight days after Holi, many families also observe it on the first Monday or[…]

India’s spiritual history is deeply influenced by saints, sages, and gurus who guided society through wisdom, devotion, and compassion. Across centuries, these spiritual figures shaped philosophy, literature, and the everyday lives of people. Their teachings continue to inspire millions even today. Ancient India was guided[…]

Karthigai Deepam is one of the oldest and most sacred festivals in Tamil culture, celebrated as theFestival of Lights that honours both Lord Shiva’s infinite flame and Lord Murugan’s divine birth. Thefestival carries centuries of devotion, legend and symbolism, and transforms Tamil Nadu into alandscape[…]

Makar Sankranti is a harvest festival that marks the Sun’s transition into Capricorn, signalling the endof the long winter nights and the beginning of brighter, warmer days. Across India it is welcomed asa moment of renewal, gratitude and the deep interconnectedness between cosmic rhythms andhuman[…]

Vaikuntha Ekadashi is one of the most sacred and anticipated observances in the Vaishnavatradition, a day when devotees believe the very gates of heaven open to those who seek the graceof Lord Vishnu. The day is woven with legend, devotion and ritual, creating a deep[…]

Archana is a ritual of devotional worship practiced in Hinduism where the names of a chosen deity are recited while offering sacred items such as flowers, kumkum, turmeric, sandalwood paste, rice grains, or tulsi leaves. It is one among the nine forms of Bhakti Yoga,[…]

Mandalam is a forty to forty-eight day period of strict discipline, devotion, and self-transformation. Generally, observed by devotees, especially in connection with the worship of Lord Ayyappa, it is actually more than a ritual. It is a way of life that combines physical discipline, mental[…]