There is a widespread belief that the murti (idol) worshipped in the Puri Jagannath Temple has the heart of Sri Krishna. It is stated that the great Niladri Temple of Lord Jagannath was once on a huge ...

Desire can be overcome by meditation on the heart that has given up all attachment to sense-objects. (Yoga Sutra) When all desires clinging to one’s heart fall of, then a mortal becomes immortal (and) ...

In a thought provoking article written in the New Indian Express, Justice K P Radhakrishna Menon suggests that the admirable communist principle that there shall not be differentiation among human ...

Kharmas is an inauspicious month in Hindu calendar followed in North India. In 2024, Kharmas is marked from December 16, 2024 to January 14, 2025. Another Kharmas period is from from March 14, 2025 to ...

The Ganesha Gita is a sacred text in Hinduism that focuses on the teachings of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity who is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and knowledge.

There are six different types of Tithi in Hindu astrology. Nanda Tithi is one among them. Pratipada, Sashti and Ekadasi are Nanda tithis. They are considered generally good tithis. The tithis are good ...

Vishnu Sahasranamam is one of the most popular mantras dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Vishnu Sahasranamam consists of the 1000 names of Lord Vishnu. This is a pdf version of the Vishnu Sahasranamam text in ...

Annakut is observed mainly in Gujarat and Rajasthan after Diwali and on this day huge food offerings are made to Sri Krishna. Annakut is also observed as the New Year’s Day in Gujarat and is of great ...

Shrii Shrii Anandamurti (Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar) is the founder of Ananda Marga, a global spiritual and social service organization. Mere acquisition of wealth, power and position does not satisfy a ...

Sage Ashtavakra was one of the greatest sages of ancient India and had composed the famous Ashtavakra Gita. The story of Ashtavakra is very interesting - it involves his deformed birth and taking ...

Diwali marks the end of a lunar year in traditional Hindu calendar followed in Gujarat. New Year begins on the day after Diwali. In 2024, Diwali is on October 31 and Gujarati New Year is on November 2 ...

Diwali Padwa is the fourth day of Diwali observed in Maharashtra and western parts of India. Diwali Padwa 2024 date is November 2. It is observed on Kartik Shukla Paksha Pratipada or the first day ...