The Taj Mahal is no longer the most visited/attractive tourist destination for foreigners in India. According to reports, Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu has been attracting most foreign tourists due to the presence of beautiful ancient Hindu temples! Mamallapuram was formerly known as ‘Mahabalipuram’ and meant a town of many marvels’. It is a famous tourist […]
The Brihadeeswara Mandir, also known as the Temple of Thanjavur, is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was built during the reign of Raja Raja Chola I between 1003 and 1010 CE, it stands as an example of the great achievements of the […]
We all know that Dalton’s atomic theory was first proposed in 1803, but did you know there was an Indian scientist who had a similar concept of atoms before him? Acharya Kanad’s notion of Parmanu was proposed before Dalton’s theory. The Vaiseṣika Sutra (Vaiseshika sutra), a Vedic text, describes the Parman as the smallest particle […]
The period of time before sunrise is called Brahmamuhurt, and the time before sunset is called Brahmamuhurat. In these periods, positive cosmic energy descends to the earth in greater proportions. The positive cosmic energy is attracted only to those flowers which have the potential to absorb it. The radiance of the Sun destroys Tamas’s predominance […]
Vedanga Jyotisha is a branch of astrology that deals with the study of planets, their movements and their effects on human beings. It also involves how the Moon and other heavenly bodies affect the earth and its inhabitants. The name “Vedanga” was derived from two Sanskrit words: Vedas and angas. A Vedanga is an auxiliary […]
Hindu temples are known for their artistic designs, but this temple takes it to a whole new level. The Sri Sundara Kamakshi Temple at Siru Karumbur, India features an exact model of a mother’s womb with the fetus’ exact position inside. It is believed that these were designed by Chola architects 800 years ago and […]
Wishing a very Happy Karwa Chauth to all the husband who gives their wife all the reasons to smile, all the reasons to be happy. May every couple be always together, bonded with love for each other.
It is said that Lord Rama chanted the Gayatri Mantra at every step he took during his journey to Lanka. He chanted it before going to sleep and when he woke up in the morning. He chanted it when he was hungry when he was thirsty and even when he was in a state of […]
Pythagoras theorem is mentioned in Yajurveda. The theorem was known to the ancient Indian mathematician Baudhayana, who lived around 800 BC. He stated that “the rope which is stretched across the diagonal of a square produces an area double the size of the original square.” This was later elaborated by Aryabhata in his book Aryabhatiya, […]
Lord Valmiki’s life teaches us that we are defined by karma and kindness… Happy Valmiki Jayanti.
Sanatan Dharma Describes For Yugas Or Dharmik Ages. A Yuga is an interval between two Kalpas. In Hinduism and Indian mythology, the concept of Yuga is mentioned in many Puranas. The Surya Siddhanta, an ancient treatise on astronomy and timekeeping, describes the Yugas as periods during which the world goes through a series of great […]
The word “shampoo” was first used in English in 1762 and shampooing began in India during the Vedic period. First known mention of shampoo is from the 4th century BC when Greek historian Strabo wrote about ancient Indian shampooing. Called by word “Shampoo” means massage which was made from Natural Ingredients, it was used to […]