Shivalinga – The word linga itself is derived from the Sanskrit word “liṅga” which means “mark, sign, or symbol.” The Hindu god Shiva is often represented as a linga, and is sometimes called Ardhanarishvara, meaning “half-man, half-woman (and not half-man, half-woman).” The linga is also associated with the phallus or penis of Shiva. However, when […]
Scientific Significance Of Ringing A Bell-Ringing a bell creates vibrations that travel through the air and into our ears. Ringing a bell creates vibrations that travel through the air and into your ears: When you ring a bell, you create vibrations by hitting it with a hammer or mallet. These vibrations travel through the air […]
The Vedic period is a time in history that lasted from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. It is known as the “Hindu Golden Age,” and it is characterized by a strong culture of religious and social rituals. The Vedic people relied on the length of the day, night, year and seasons to tell time. […]
OM is a sacred sound, which has the power to heal everything. It is the most commonly chanted mantra in Hinduism. OM is said to be the word that was first spoken by God before creating anything in the universe. OM is considered the universal vibration of all creation. The Hindu belief is that the […]
Duryodhan immersed himself in deep water in order to hide from Pandavas. This unbelievable act which is not considered as cool was once a difficult reality and practice during Duryodhna Dwapara Yuga. Duryodhan used to do this at least thrice a day without fail! It is said that he had a huge bathtub that could […]
Atman, in Hinduism, is the immortal soul. The word Atman originally meant breath: the fundamental essence of life. It was later applied to the universal essence of which all living beings are composed. In this sense, it is often used interchangeably with Purusha, meaning self and which refers to the universal self or soul. According […]
Shivaji Maharaj’s story was so inspiring and motivating to me. Shivaji Maharaj was born in the year 1630. He was the son of Shahji Bhosale, who was a commander in the army of the Bijapur Sultanate. He took up military service at the age of 16, he conquered his first fort. This marked what would […]
The Kohinoor which is embedded in the most prestigious crown of all time of The Queen of the UK was owned by the Goddess Bhadrakaali Of India. She was a form of Kali who destroyed demons in wars and saved the life of her devotees from getting ruined by evil forces. Read more to know […]
Hinduism is not just a religion, it is a way of life. The Hindus believe that our soul is immortal and will live forever. Hindu Dharma is spread not just in India but in many other countries too. There is a Hanuman deity in Kauai, Hawaii. The statue was presented by the people of India […]
Kung Fu is an important part of Chinese culture. It is a system of physical training, fighting skills, and self-defence techniques. The origin of Kung Fu in India can be traced back to the 5th century AD when Bodhidharma who was a Pallava prince in South India, and grandmaster monk of Shaolin Temple left his […]
Many legends are born every day, and many heroes are born but few are able to leave a mark for themselves in history. Ramprasad Rathore is one such hero who through his valour and strength has established his place in the history of Rajasthan. Ramprasad was a soldier Elephant who served Maharana Pratap and fought […]
A temple made entirely of mountain rocks is blessed with some amazing things that force everyone to have a look. This amazing temple is called Dharmrajeshwar temple situated in the Mandsaur district of Madhya Pradesh. The very first rays of sun fall on the Shivaling of the temple which glazes with beauty. It was built […]