Articles by Karuwaki
The importance of Ekadashi!
Ekadashi fasting is all about purifying your soul and preparing yourself towards attaining salvation. The spiritual importance of Ekadashi is highlighted in Hindu scriptures such as the Padma Purana …
Napoleon's Russian campaign!
"War is the business of barbarians"! Napoleon Bonaparte one of the greatest military leader believed that "The battlefield is a scene of constant chaos. The winner will be the one who controls that …
Annakut and Govardhan Puja celebrations!
The Govardhan Parikrama is a significant Hindu pilgrimage involving circumbulation of the sacred Govardhan Hill in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh. Govardhan Parvat is the sacred centre of Braj in Mathura, Ut…
Balipratipada-The immortal Asura!
Balipratipada, also known as Bali Padyami or Padva, is the fourth day of Diwali and is celebrated to honor the benevolent demon king Bali. It commemorates his annual return to Earth from the netherwo…
Soan Papdi=Diwali!
Sweet moments, sweeter bites—Soan Papdi delights every time. Long before glossy chocolate hampers and imported pralines took over Diwali shelves, in the narrow lanes of Old Delhi, Agra, …
The ritual of Abhyanga snan on Naraka Chaturdashi!
In Hindu tradition, Krishna is said to have taken an oil bath (Abhyanga Snana) immediately after slaying the demon Narakasura to cleanse himself of the blood and grime of battle, symbolizing purifica…