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8 Mind-Boggling Facts About Draupadi You Haven’t Heard Before
One of the greatest epics of Hindu religion is Mahabharata, of which we claim to know a lot about. Mahabharata is an epic narrative of the Kurukshetra War and the fates of the Kaurava and the Pandava Princes. There are a lot of things in this scripture that is still a mystery for many. Perhaps because some of the stories were […]
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The Tallest Hindu Temple As High As Eiffel Tower Is Being Constructed In India
Mathura and Vrindavan are critical spots for Hindus everywhere throughout the world. Vrindavan is particularly an exceptionally adored and sacred place for the lovers of Lord Sri Krishna. Truth be told, the Holy Land of Vrindavan can be thought to be the profound capital of India. New 700 feet Hindu Temple is being worked upon […]
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Interesting Stories Behind Goddess Kali’s tongue
Goddess Kali’s tongue is a symbol of power. There are two different interesting stories about Kali’s tongue. Rakta-bija and Goddess Kali In Devi Mahatmya, Kali unfurls her tongue in her role as the ultimate deliverer called upon to salvage a situation that seems hopelessly out of control. She is summoned by Durga herself to destroy the […]
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Five Stories To Tell Your Kids About Lord Shiva
There are abundant stories related to the Supreme, powerful God Lord Shiva. Known as the destroyer, Shiva is also the Lord of mercy and compassion who can remove ignorance, evil and grant wisdom. With that, his stories can be relevant tell kids. Here we have collected few of interesting stories: The birth of Lord Shiva […]
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Reason Why Indian Women Wear Silver Toe Ring And The Benefits As Per Vedas
India is a multi-social nation, where there are many traditions, conventions of different religions. Hindu Shastras clarify that right up from our decision of sustenance, dietary patterns to garments and organization of individuals we live with, everything profoundly affects our mind-cerebrum and well-being. In Hindu religion, you’ll find a few Holy Scriptures, characterizing and exhorting various […]
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The Underlying symbolism of the Samudra Manthan
The story of Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) appears in the Bhagavata Purana, the Mahabharata, and the Vishnu Purana, and explains the origin of amrita, the drink of immortality. The story of the Samudra Manthan symbolizes the spiritual endeavor of a person, trying to achieve self-realisation by concentrating his mind, withdrawing his senses, controlling his […]
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These Are The 5 Most Popular Gods in Hindu Dharma
Hindu religion is the most interesting and the oldest religion is known to mankind. There are various deities attached to Hindu Dharma and all of them have an interesting story attached to them. Hindu Religion is also the third largest religion in the world. Hindu dharma forms the base of our entire Indian culture. It […]
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Relationship between Sanatana Dharma and Yoga
Hindu Dharma is not a religion of dogma but is a vast culture having its own scientific and artistic theories. It is the modern version of what we call as Sanatana Dharma. The principles of the eternal order take a person to the pathways of self-discovery. These have their roots in Vedic lineages comprehensive of […]
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Ancient Temple of Lord Vishnu – Sri Muktinath Temple in Nepal
Nestled amongst the mighty Himalayas of Nepal is the small yet very powerfully revered temple of Sri Muktinath. “Mukti” literally means moksha or liberation or Salvation. This temple has importance in Hinduism and Buddhism, the trek up to Thorong La pass and the view of the Himalayas makes it a tourist hotspot. Location of Sri […]
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10 life changing lessons that we can learn from Bhagavad Gita
Srimad Bhagavad Gita is a 700-verse Sanskrit scripture which is part of the Mahabharata, one of the major Sanskrit epics of ancient India. Bhagavad Gita is the essence of Vedic knowledge and the most important Upanishad in Vedic literature. Hindu god, Sri Krishna spoke the Bhagavad Gita to his friend and devotee Arjuna, during the ancient war of Mahabharata, estimated […]
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Your hands have the power to heal, says Hinduism and Buddhism
You can create different posture from your hands. They are called ‘mudras’. It is said that mudras can influence the physical, emotional and spiritual energies of your body. It’s a very common practice in the East, and they are used by spiritual leaders in both Hinduism and Buddhism. In the modern era, yogis and other […]
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Somnath Temple – The first Jyotirlinga temple of Lord Shiva
Somnath temple is a proof that the power of reconstruction shall always be greater than the power of destruction. Located in Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, India, Somnath temple is the first of the 12 jyotirlingas. The temple has undergone many reconstructions as it got destroyed several times, the one that is standing today was […]