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Dattatreya the eternal Teacher!
Dattatreya is a revered Hindu deity, a yogi, and a philosopher regarded as the combined manifestation of the divine trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Also known as Datta Guru, he is considered th…
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 …
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…