Scientific Knowledge in Vedas
Ancient Indian Science, Vedic Practices

Scientific Knowledge in Vedas – From Gravitation Force to Relativity

The core foundation of Hindu belief is that Vedas contain source of all knowledge – physical or metaphysical. Vedas and Puranas, which were revealed more than 5,000 years ago, mentioned facts only recently discovered or proven by scientists. For a quick glimpse at what unsung surprises may lie in the Vedas, let us consider these […]

Dhyana Yoga - Meditation in Hinduism
Daily Life and Practices, Spirituality, Vedic Philosophy, Vedic Practices, Yoga

What is Dhyana? Meditation in Hinduism

What is Dhyana? The Sanskrit word dhyana, derived from the verbal root dhyai (“to contemplate, meditate, think”), is the most common designation both for the meditative state of consciousness and the yogic techniques by which it is induced. The Vedanta tradition also employs the terms nididhyasana, which stems from the same verbal root, upasana (literally […]

Hinduism, Vedic Philosophy, Yoga

Shiva and Shakti – The Divine Union of Consciousness and Energy

In the Tantric cosmology, the whole universe is perceived as being created, penetrated and sustained by two fundamental forces, which are permanently in a perfect, indestructible union. These forces or universal aspects are called Shiva and Shakti. The tradition has associated to these principles a form, respectively that of a masculine deity and that of a feminine […]

Chaitra Navratri 2017 - Date Rituals Puja Vidhi
Festivals

Chaitra Navratri 2022

The word ‘Navratri’ comes from from ‘Nav’ meaning ‘nine’ and ‘Ratri’ meaning ‘night’ in Sanskrit and, therefore, ‘Navratri’ means ‘nine nights’ of celebration, during which nine forms of the Goddess Durga are worshipped. Navaratri is celebrated primarily twice a year, one during the onset of summer (Chaitra Navratri) and the other during the onset of […]

Navratri 2016 Dates
Festivals, Hinduism

Navratri 2022 Date and Time, Puja, Details, History

Believed as the root cause of creation, sustenance and annihilation, Durga is the principal form of the Mother Goddess in Hinduism. The name ‘Durga’ in Sanskrit means ‘invincible’. The syllable ‘du’ is synonymous with the 4 devils namely poverty, sufferings, famine and evil habits. The ‘r’ refers to diseases and the ‘ga’ is the destroyer of sins, injustice, irreligion, […]

Festivals

5 Days of Diwali 2022

The scintillating festival of Diwali stretches beyond cultures and religions, embracing and enveloping all. That is the sole reason why Diwali or Deepawali is the most popular Indian festival. From detailed, long poojas for the religion enthusiasts to the night long card parties and haute Diwali do’s for the younger chic lot, from ebullient, fiery […]

Masik Shivaratri Dates Vrat Vidhi Benefits and Importance
Festivals

Masik Shivaratri 2022 Dates

Shivaratri is an auspicious and great festival of convergence of Shiva and Shakti. Masik Shivratri is celebrated every month on the Chaturdashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha. Masik Shivaratri in month of Magha is known as Maha Shivaratri (which is observed once a year) according to Amavasyant School. Again, according to Purnimant School Masik Shivaratri in […]

Sankashti Chaturthi 2017 dates story fasting procedure
Festivals

Sankashti Chaturthi 2022 Dates, Story, Fasting Procedure

Sankashti Chaturthi is an auspicious festival for Hindus, celebrated in honor of Lord Ganesha. It is observed every Hindu calendar month on the ‘chaturthi’ (fourth day) of the Krishna Paksha (the waning phase of moon). The word ‘Sankashti’ has a Sanskrit origin and it implies ‘deliverance during difficult times’ whereas ‘Chaturthi’ means ‘fourth day or […]