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 …
Sri Suka Maharshi, also known as Sukadeva Goswami, was the illustrious son of the great sage Krishna Dvaipayana Vyasa, the compiler of the Vedas and author of the Mahabharata. Vyasa is regarded as a partial incarnation of the Supreme Lord. Suka embodied perfect mastery over the senses, earning him the titles “Maharshi” (great sage) and …
One day, Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati were sitting on Mount Kailash with their two sons: Kartikeya, the mighty warrior, and Ganesha, the wise and elephant-headed god. The parents held a divine fruit in their hands—a fruit of supreme knowledge. Both brothers wanted it. To be fair, Shiva proposed a challenge: “Whoever circles the entire …
Mohiniyattam (Mohiniattam) is a classical dance form of Kerala in South India. The origin and popularity of this dance form is closely tagged to the great Tamil dance master Vadivelu, one of the Thanjavur quartets. One among the eight Indian classical dance forms, Mohiniyattam is a graceful dance to watch and is a solo recital …
This narrative explains the mythological origin of why devotees shatter coconuts as an offering to Lord Ganesha. According to the legend, the gods failed to honor Ganesha before seeking Lord Shiva’s help to defeat demons, prompting Ganesha to stall their divine chariot by removing its axle pin. To resolve the crisis, Ganesha demanded a three-eyed …
