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The Birth of the Shakti Peethas in Hinduism
The birth of the Shakti Peethas is actually marked by the death of Shakti herself in the form of Sati. The story of Shiva and Sati has great significance in the Hindu festival Mahashivaratri. Let’s look into More...
Durga Puja – A Hesternal Revisit
An Exordium on Durga Puja ‘Durga Puja’ meaning ‘worship of Durga,’ also called Durgotsav in Bengali, (meaning festival of Durga Puja) is an annual celebration of the Hindu Goddess Durga, Lord Shiva’s consort. More...
iskcon noida: ISKCON Noida promotes peace with padyatra
NOIDA: Given the recent terror attacks in Uri last month and earlier Pathankot in January, devotees of ISKCON Noida are on a padyatra (foot march) to promote national peace and security. The padyatra, which was More...
Origin and spiritual significance Ratha Jatra – Festival of Chariots
Ratha Jatra, the Festival of Chariots of Lord Jagannatha, is celebrated every year in the temple town of Puri, in the east coast state of Odisha or Orissa in India. The Jagannatha Temple is one of the four most More...
Kalaripayattu – World’s Oldest Martial Art created by Sada Shiva
Kalaripayattu is a martial art, which survived in the hinterlands of Kerala-India despite ruthless efforts of the British imperialists to obliterate it. The word kalari first appears in the Sangam literature More...
The happening of Kurma Avatar
The Ten Avatar (Dasavatar) of Lord Vishnu are: Matsya, Kurma, Varaha, Narasimha, Vamana, Parashurama, Rama, Balarama, Krishna, Buddha and Kalki. Kurma Avatar is the 2nd avatar that Lord Vishnu took to bring an end More...
The story of Ashtavakra and his father Kahola
The life of Ashtavakra is narrated in the Ramayana of Valmiki, the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata, the Ashtavakra Gita and Bhavabhuti’s play Uttararamacarita. Rishi Uddalaka, mentioned in the Chandogya More...
Many Moods, Many Reasons, Many Interpretations: Celebrating Diwali
Among the Hindu festivals Diwali or Deepavali holds special significance. It is a festival that represents the varying moods and religious philosophies of the Indian tradition. It lends itself to many interpretations More...
Insight into ISKCON’s Annamrita program | Free Press Journal
Dressed in a white kurta and dhoti, Dr. Ravindra Khatanhar popularly known as Radha Krishna Prabhu, sits cross-legged chanting the name of Lord Krishna in ISKCON’s administrative office, before he starts his More...
Durga idol makers are creating the Creator in various Indian themes
The fashion designers of the country might seek inspiration from the West, but when it comes to artisans who make Durga idols, the choice remains highly ‘desi’. From Benarsi to Rajasthani, the themes that they More...