In the beginning, there was only the cosmic ocean, and upon it, the desire of the Absolute to know itself. From this desire, the first mind was born—Manu, the progenitor, the archetype of humanity. He awoke not to a world, but to a vast and silent potential, cradled in the golden egg of creation. His …
In the beginning, there was only Brahman—the supreme, formless, infinite reality. From the stillness of Brahman arose a vibration, a desire: “I am One, may I become Many.” This was the first thought, and from it, the universe was born. According to the ancient hymns of the Rigveda, the earliest scriptures of Hinduism, the origin …
In the beginning, there was neither existence nor non-existence. There was no sky, no air, no death, no immortality. There was only the One, breathing, without breath, by its own impulse. In the infinite, silent darkness, a golden womb floated upon the cosmic waters. This was Hiranyagarbha, the Golden Egg. From the desire of the …
In the celestial realms of Mount Kailash, a profound silence had settled. The Devas, the gods of heaven, were in despair. The demon Tarakasura, blessed with a boon that he could only be slain by a son of Lord Shiva, was wreaking havoc across the three worlds. But Shiva, the great ascetic, was deep in …
In the serene and celestial abode of Mount Kailash, Lord Shiva, the great ascetic, and his consort, the goddess Parvati, lived in divine harmony. Yet, Parvati often found herself longing for companionship during Shiva’s long periods of deep meditation, when he would withdraw from the world for ages at a time. The solitude of the …
In the lush, mist-shrouded mountains of the Western Ghats, where the scent of sandalwood mingles with the whispers of ancient spirits, a divine promise was born. It was a time when the celestial and the earthly realms were not so distant, and the gods often walked among mortals to restore balance. The story begins with …
Murajapam Lakshadeepam 2025-26 | Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trivandrum Murajapam Lakshadeepam 2025–26 at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Trivandrum, is a sacred festival celebrated over 56 days from 20 November 2025 to 14 January 2026, featuring grand rituals, arts, and cultural events. തിരുവനന്തപുരം ശ്രീ പത്മനാഭസ്വാമി ക്ഷേത്രത്തിലെ മുറജപം–ലക്ഷദീപം 2025–26 മഹോത്സവം 2025 നവംബർ 20 മുതൽ 2026 ജനുവരി 14 വരെ 56 …
The seven were ruled by the sons of Priyavrata (son of Svvyambuva Manu), according to the Varaha Purana (chapter 74). The names of the seven dweepas and their respective rulers are: Jambu ruled over by Agnidhara Saka ruled over by Medha thithi Krauncha ruled over by Jyotiṣhman Salmala ruled over by Dyuthimaan Gomeda ruled over …
Shreemad Bhagavat Mahapuran- Canto: 5, Chapters: 1-5 The children of Swayambhuva Manu and Shatarupa included two sons and three daughters. Among the sons were Priyavrat and Uttanapad (whose son was Dhruv). The three daughters were Akuti, Devahuti, and Prasuti. Akuti was married to Rishi Ruchi, and from them were born Bhagwan Vishnu in the form …
According to Hindu legends and scriptures, the creation of the universe is a process that originated from a singular, supreme divine essence known as Param Brahma. This power is described as an enduring, self-created, and limitless absolute truth that exists beyond thoughts and words. The journey from nothingness to the physical world involves several distinct …