Kamadhenu, also known as Surabhi, is the original mother of all cows. It is believed that the cow came into being during the churning of the cosmic ocean, and was presented to the seven sages by the gods. Every part of its body has religious symbolism. Its four legs symbolize the four Vedas while its […]
The Rig Veda is the first scripture of Hinduism. It is also called Rigveda or Veda-Vyasa. The word “Rig” means “praise” and “Veda” means knowledge. So, the Rig Veda is a collection of mantras (or hymns) which are prayers to God and the ‘Pancha Bhutani’ – the five forces: earth (Prithvi), water (jalam), wind (Vayu), […]
Kashi Vishwanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The holy Ganga River is adjacent to the temple. It is located in Vishwanath Gali, on the western bank of the Ganges River in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. Known as Panch Kedar (five Kedarnaths) Sankat Mochan, Kanasan Devi and Devasthan Bhairav Temple are […]
Shiva is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. Shiva is known as “The Destroyer” within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity which also includes Brahma and Vishnu. In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva is the Supreme Lord who creates, protects, and transforms the universe. He is a yogi who has perfected […]
The dense forests of Sathuragiri, Tamil Nadu are home to one of the most divine natural formations: Periya Mahalingam, one of the largest naturally occurring Shivlings. Periya Mahalingam is a rock formation that resembles a lingam. It is located in the Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu, India. The site is believed to be a place […]
VISHNU – Vishnu is the preserver and protector of the universe. His role is to return to the earth in troubled times and restore the balance of good and evil. So far, he has been incarnated nine times, but Hindus believe that he will be reincarnated one last time close to the end of this […]
Brahma is the Hindu god of creation and one of the three great gods in that religion. He is also known as Prajapati, which means “lord of creatures.” Brahma is associated with the Vedic creator god Prajapati, whose identity he assumed. Brahma’s name comes from the Sanskrit word brh, meaning “to grow or multiply.” He […]
Abhimanyu was the son of Arjuna and Subhadra. He was like his father in courage, valor and bravery. He fought bravely against impossible odds to save his father and became a great hero. Abhimanyu was a heroic hero with true courage. He performed many great deeds and fought bravely against the Kauravas. His life was […]
Sitting on the floor when eating and using a circle of water around your plate to keep insects and other little creatures away is an age-old practice, but what are the benefits? Ayurveda believes that eating food on the floor attracts tiny creatures and organisms. A circle of water around your plate repel these tiny […]
At 4veds, we believe that there are so many wonders in Bharat that you can’t read about in history books. Jambukeshwar Temple is one of those wonders. It’s a famous temple dedicated to the God Shiva—and it’s located in the beautiful state of Maharashtra. We’ve been to the temple and can tell you it’s absolutely […]
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 […]
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 […]