Maha Shivrathri - a night full of spiritual solace March 07, 2016 09:48
Maha Shivaratri is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in reverence of the God Shiva. It is believed to be the day Shiva saved the universe by drinking \\\"haalaahala\\\" the poison that emerged from the churning…
Read MoreHC prescribes dress code to enter temples in Tamil Nadu December 02, 2015 09:25
The Madras High Court Bench prescribed a dress code for all those visiting temples across Tamil Nadu, which are under the maintenance of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR and CE) Department. Men have to…
Read MoreTTD To Soon Build Balaji Temple In Banjara Hills, Hyderabad October 28, 2015 10:58
The Tirumala Tirupati Devastanams (TTD) has decided to build Lord Sri Venkateswara temple in Hyderabad across 3.5 acres of TTD land in Banjara Hills. Also, the TTD trust board had decided unanimously to build Sri…
Read MoreVijaya Dashami Celebrations By HSS October 21, 2015 12:50
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most important Hindu festivals celebrated in various forms, across India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. The name Dussehra is derived from Sanskrit Dasha-hara literally means defeat…
Read MoreSC Allows Repair At Ram Janmabhumi August 10, 2015 08:37
The Supreme Court has allowed the repairing of covers and providing other facilities at the makeshift Ram Lalla Temple at the disputed site in Ayodhya. The apex court said the exercise has to be undertaken…
Read MoreSignificance Of Ear Piercing In Hinduism August 05, 2015 09:30
Ear piercing is known as Karnavedha in Hinduism. It is one of the Samskaras performed for a child in an ear piercing ceremony. Ear Piercing is one of the sixteen major rites known as ‘Shodasha…
Read MoreMaha Godavari Pushkaralu 2015 July 14, 2015 11:47
Pushkaram is a Sanskrit word meaning “the one who purifies”. Pushkaralu are celebrated as the annual festival of rivers a particular time of an year when one among the 12 of the most spiritual rivers…
Read MoreRamadan begins on 18 June June 17, 2015 06:08
Ramadan the holy month of Muslims starts from 18th June. The month of fasting for 1.6 billion Muslims around the world. It is the period of prayer and fasting. The holy month helps to understand…
Read MoreHoly Saraswati river sprouts to life after 4,000 years May 09, 2015 06:31
The Saraswati River is one of the main rivers mentioned in the Rig Veda and later in Vedic and post-Vedic texts. It plays an important role in Hinduism. The Nadi Stuti hymn in the Rigveda…
Read MoreSpectacular Thrissur Pooram April 29, 2015 05:39
Thrissur is a city situated in the centre of Kerala state, India It is an important cultural centre, and is known as the "cultural capital" of Kerala. The name Thrissur is derived from "Thiru-Shiva-Perur", which…
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