Raja Festival : Odisha’s Celebration of Womanhood and Mother Earth
In India, it is common to find people celebrating one festival or another every day. The list of Indian festivals is endless. There are national festivals, there are festivals specific to a state or region; then there are festivals linked with religion and there are...
Shiva-Shakti: Behind Every Success, There Is A Trusting Partner
Behind every successful man, there is a woman. Behind every Shiva, there is one Shakti. Kavya is now editing her novel for the final time, before sending this to her editor. She had just reread the opening lines of her upcoming novel. She felt satisfied with how it...
The Panchakanya of Hindu Mythology: Meaning, Stories and Significance
Panchakanya; the literal translation is, “Five Maidens” or “Five Daughters”. The famous Sanskrit couplet goes on explaining that one should remember the five maidens; such as Ahalya, Draupadi, Kunti, Tara and Mandodari; to get freed from greater sins! Ahilya,...
Book Review – The Legend of Parshu-Raam by Dr. Vineet Aggarwal
Who is Parshu-Raam Parshu-Raam is a Brahmin warrior born to the sage Jamadagni and Renuka. He is the sixth incarnation of Bhagwaan Vishnu. At a time when many kings grew arrogant and neglected their duties, Parshu-Raam took the corrective measure. He took it upon...- What Happened To Yogmaya After Krishna’s Birth? The Lesser-Known Story Of Vindhyavasini
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In the Vedic tradition, a person’s Gotra or lineage holds a very important role in his life. Be it a thread ceremony or marriage or sraddha; the person need to mention his Gotra or lineage. So, how does… Read more: Sage Mandavya: The Story of Karma, Justice and the Birth of Vidura - Raksha Bandhan: The Real Meaning, Origin, Stories and Scriptural Significance
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most beautiful festivals that celebrate the bond between siblings. On this auspicious day, the sisters tie a sacred thread around their brother’s wrist. This sacred thread is called Rakhi. The traditional ritual… Read more: Raksha Bandhan: The Real Meaning, Origin, Stories and Scriptural Significance - यह उन दिनों की बात है
यह उन दिनों की बात है, जब दोस्ती के इस दिन पर, हम दोस्तों से मिला करते थे। कभी किसी के घर की छत पर, तो कभी उस पुराने पुल के ऊपर, हम सपने बुना करते थे। और… Read more: यह उन दिनों की बात है - NEET-UG 2026 Controversy: Government’s Stand, Protesters’ Demands, and the Resignation Debate
What is the NEET-UG Controversy? The Undergraduate National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the mandatory entrance examination for admission to undergraduate medical programs. Every year, lakhs of medical aspirants appear in this exam, to get admission into… Read more: NEET-UG 2026 Controversy: Government’s Stand, Protesters’ Demands, and the Resignation Debate - The Rath Yatra Date Controversy: Puri Jagannath Temple, ISKCON and Faith
Introduction Rath Yatra is one of the most cherished festivals of my life, so I never wanted to write about the controversy surrounding it. But I guess, with so many counter views and arguments, it would be… Read more: The Rath Yatra Date Controversy: Puri Jagannath Temple, ISKCON and Faith - How to Raise Happy, Confident, and Emotionally Healthy Children
In the age of social media, people often crib about its overuse and negative aspects. However, I find a few positive pages that help me grow and learn. These pages spread the necessary messages and create awareness. Some… Read more: How to Raise Happy, Confident, and Emotionally Healthy Children - Raja Festival : Odisha’s Celebration of Womanhood and Mother Earth
In India, it is common to find people celebrating one festival or another every day. The list of Indian festivals is endless. There are national festivals, there are festivals specific to a state or region; then there are… Read more: Raja Festival : Odisha’s Celebration of Womanhood and Mother Earth