One of the most visible external symbols of Hindu identity is the mark that many of us wear on our forehead.  This is called tilak, pottu or...

Every ritual & tradition of Hindu culture has a deep meaning in it. The things used during puja rituals play very important role in hea...

A foreigner and a freedom fighter: August 16 was the birth anniversary of the American who took part in India’s Independence struggle and ga...

There are many aspects to the usage of vibhuti or sacred ash. First of all, it is a great medium to transfer or transmit energy, and it h...

The Meaning and Significance Behind Shikha: Why do we see some priests and monks have a shaved head with a tuft of hair in the ...

The number 108 has always been a highly revered number for thousands of years, coveted by many spiritual traditions and ascribed special s...

Ganesh Chaturthi is one of the major festivals celebrated in India with great enthusiasm and devotion. The festival marks the birthday of Lo...

Preventive detention means to detain a person so that to prevent that person from commenting on any possible crime or in other words prevent...

What is a  Yagna? Yagnas  are performed through the recitation of sound to reach a certain result.  Yagnas  are based on the ancient knowled...

Yoga: “A form of preventive medicine and spiritual journey” Yoga  is a type of exercise that serves as physical and mental nourishment. The ...

Mudras in Yoga: Mudras or hand gestures have been used for centuries in yogic tradition to promote overall well-being, it works on the same ...