Ayyappa Devotees visiting the Sabarimala Temple carry the Irumudi – a specially designed bag with two compartments. This ceremony is referred as Kettunira or Palli Kettu. The front portion of the bag ...

Nose stud or ring is worn by both married and unmarried Hindu women. The significance of the nose stud varies from region to region. As in several other rituals, there is no written code in Hinduism ...

Nine Goddesses of Navratri are collectively known as Navadurga and are mentioned in the Devi Mahatmya and Durga Saptashati. The Nine Goddesses worshipped on each of the nine days of Navaratri are ...

Dharma is Complex: The Mahabharata often illustrates that righteousness (dharma) is not always black and white. Bhishma, bound by his vow of celibacy and loyalty to the Kuru throne, represents ...

The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala is famous for its richness and eeriness. But a Hindu devotee needs to go beyond all the unwanted noise. The murti of Padmanabhaswamy is ...

The "Jnaneshwari" or "Bhavartha Dipika" is a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita written by the 13th-century Marathi saint and poet, Sant Dnyaneshwar. Here are some quotes from the Jnaneshwari: The mind ...

The moon, known as "Chandra" or "Soma" in Hinduism, holds significant importance in Hindu religion, culture, and mythology. It is considered a celestial body with both symbolic and practical relevance ...

During Durga puja women wear nine different types of colour sarees or dresses. The nine colours represents the various aspects of Goddess Durga. Here are the Durga puja colours 2025. Please note that ...

Lalhi Chhath Vrat, also known as Hal Chhath, is observed in Bhadrapad month (August - September) in North India and the ritual is dedicated to Balarama, the elder brother of Bhagavan Sri Krishna.

Blowing the Shankh (conch shell) holds deep significance in Hinduism, and it is considered sacred due to its spiritual, mental, and physical benefits. The shankh is often used during religious rituals ...

Harivarasanam song is sung when doors of the sanctum sanctorum of the Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple is closed for the day at night. This divine song which drenches the eyes of Ayyappa devotees in tears ...