The transfer of an embryo from one womb to another womb is referred to as Surrogacy in Hindu religious texts. It is a very ancient practice that has been used since time immemorial. The story of Balaram, the seventh child of Krishna’s parents Devaki and Vasudev where the embryo was transferred to Rohini (Vasudev’s first […]
An artist from Colorado has used 816 Rubik’s Cubes to create a portrait of Bajrang Bali, the Hindu god of strength. The piece is called Jai Bajrang Bali, which means “Victory to Hanuman.” The artist spent two years on this project, and it took him six months just to plan out how he would make […]
Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse scripture in the form of a poem, written by Vyasa. It is one of the most revered texts in Hinduism and is considered the gospel of Hinduism. The Gita consists of two parts: the first part is called Bhagavad Gita and the second part is called Bhakti Yoga. The Bhagavad […]
Women were an integral part of ancient Indian society. As a woman, she was always respected and revered by men. The essence of this art is to show women’s power, strength and courage through their guardianship of doors, which are considered sacred. The softness of the lines used in this artwork complements its elegance! Explore […]
A rare and extremely beautiful thirteenth-century murti of the Lord Hanuman in seated pose within the Sri Yantra at the Yantrodharaka Hanuman Temple, Hampi, Karnataka. This temple is one of the most ancient places of worship in South India and is one of the few temples that continues to worship a Swayambu Maha Lingam. The […]
The Number 108. The distance from the earth to the moon is 2160 miles, and the distance from the earth to the sun is 864,000 miles. Multiply those two by 108, and you get an approximate distance from Earth to the Sun of 10893,000,000 miles! Now multiply that number by 108 moons (one for each […]
The Benefits Of Praying To God With Namaste. Namaste is a way to honour the divine within you and around you. It’s the act of recognizing that each of us is a part of something greater, something divine. When you bow to this divinity in yourself and others, you are opening yourself up to an […]
The Shore Temple complex, built between 705 and 709 AD, is a structural temple. It is one among a number of Hindu monuments at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), an ancient port town on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu state, India. It is considered the finest example of medieval southern Indian temple architecture. Unlike most other temples […]
Why Do We Take Bath After Attending A Funeral? In earlier days, there were no vaccinations available for hepatitis, smallpox, and other deadly diseases. Therefore our ancestors came up with such rituals to be followed after a funeral to prevent catching any infection from the dead body. Taking bath is one of these rituals that […]
Mari Bhavani (Marathi: मारी भवानी) was the daughter-in-law of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of the Maratha Empire. She is the mother of Sambhaji and she is also known as Lakshmi Bai. She was a great warrior too. At the time of her death, she was at a very young age and she did not […]
The idea of Space and Time as a dimension in which we live and move is not new. The concept of Space and Time can be found in the ancient Vedic scriptures thousands of years before Einstein. The Vedic scriptures mention that time flows differently at different locations in the Universe. Time in Brahmaloka (the […]
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 […]