Rani Lakshmibai Sahiba was the Rani and Queen of Jhansi. She was the epitome of courage and bravery. She became famous for her role in fighting against British rule by leading many battles against them. She was one of the most influential leaders of the first war of independence. She provided active support to the […]
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Bhadrakali Temple To Commemorate Victory Of Vengi Region
Bhadrakali Temple is one of the oldest temples for Goddess Bhadrakali, situated on a hilltop between the two cities of Hanamkonda and Warangal, Telangana, India. The temple is believed to be built in 625 A.D. by the King Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty to commemorate his victory over the Vengi region of Andhra Desham, […]
Vishalakshi Temple: Dedicated To Goddess
The Vishalakshi Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Vishalakshi. It is generally regarded as a Shakti Pitha, the most sacred temple dedicated to the Hindu Divine Mother. The earrings of the goddess Sati are said to have fallen on this holy spot of Varanasi. The temple is situated by the famous cremation […]
Badrinath Temple: A Spiritual Journey
Badrinath Temple is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. The temple is also one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu – holy shrines for Vaishnavas – who is worshipped as Badrinath. It is open for six months every year (between the end of April and the beginning of November), because […]
Barbrika: The Character That Saw Everything
Barbrika is the character who is a symbol of true love and sacrifice in the Mahabharata. He suffered much more than anyone else because he sees everything happening around him but had nothing done for him/her. The character that saw everything but had nothing done for him/her is Barbika in Mahabharata. Explore more with us […]
Garuda: The Vahana of Lord Vishnu
Garuda is a Hindu demigod and divine creature mentioned in the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faiths. He is primarily depicted as the mount (vahana) of the Hindu god Vishnu. Garuda is also the half-brother of the Devas, Daityas, Danavas and Yakshas. He is the son of the sage Kashyapa and Vinata. He is the younger […]
Vasuki: The King Of Snakes Tamed By Shiva
Vasuki is the second king of the nagas in Hinduism. He is described as having a gem called Nagamani (serpent’s ornament) on his head. Adishesha, the first king of the serpents and the mount of Narayana, is his elder brother and Manasa, another naga, is his sister. Vasuki is Shiva’s snake, depicted around his neck. […]
Airavata: Indra’s Flying Elephant Carrier
Airavata is associated with Indra, the god of weather and rain. The word Airavata is derived from the Sanskrit “Air” meaning wind and the word “avatar” means ‘having the color of’ in the sense of ‘white’. It is a long-lived species and is worshipped as the king of all elephants. Airavata is described as a […]
Sharda Peeth: Kashmir’s Famed Goddess Temple
Sharda Peeth: Kashmir’s Famed Goddess Temple In Pakistan, The ancient temple of Sharda (also spelled Sharada or Sarada) is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peethas and is considered to be the abode of the Hindu Goddess. Revered by Kashmiri Pandits, the temple now lies in ruins some 150km inside Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir. It is believed that […]
Vaishno Devi: A Manifest of Goddess Durga
Vaishno Devi (also known as Mata Rani, Trikuta, Ambe and Vaishnavi) is a manifestation of the Hindu Mother Goddess, Durga or Adi Shakti. The words “Maa” and “Mata” are commonly used in India for mother, and thus are often heavily used in connection with Vaishno Devi. Vaishnavi took avatars from the combined energies of Mahakali, […]
Wish You A Very Happy Makar Sankranti From 4VEDS
Wishing You A Very Happy Makar Sankranti, This is the time when you can enjoy the moment with maximum intensity and glee. We wish you and your family a very prosperous Makar Sankranti
Wishing You A Very Happy Lohri From 4VEDS
Wishing You A Very Happy Lohri. In the fire of Lohri, may we all kill the negativities in our life, hope, and pray for the best and most cherished happier times to come with our loved ones. Best Wishes on Lohri 2023.