April 18, 2018 5:37 pm
The journey to Kailash is as mystical as Lord Shiva, who is believed to reside there. Hence, the preparation for the pilgrimage itself is a journey in itself. While many tour operators give an indication of the things to buy and carry during the pilgrimage, only a few help with non-materialistic preparations.
March 02, 2018 8:58 am
This Holi, do you intend to drink bhang? Well, recent medical research have shown that cannabis (bhang) grows brain cells. Bhang is mentioned in Book 11, Hymn 6, Verse 15 of Atharva Veda as a cure for many diseases. Other translations state that bhang is described as a ‘liberator’.
February 27, 2018 5:55 pm
Albert Einstein had once said, “Everything in life is vibration.” Sound waves affect a change of frequencies in certain parts of the brain, thereby affecting the behaviour of the person due to the different manner in which the neurons in the brain ‘fire up’.
February 14, 2018 7:06 pm
Not many are aware of the actual meaning or the way to celebrate Maha Shivratri. On the specific night of Shivratri, the planetary placement is such that there is a natural tendency for the kundalini energy, housed in the chakra at the base of the spine, to rise up and reach the chakra at top of the head.
December 04, 2017 1:11 am
In the 11th skanda of Srimad Bhagavatam, Lord Dattatreya acknowledges 24 Gurus in his life – ranging from animals like snake, deer, fish to humans like child, beekeeper, young maiden to the earth elements like fire, ocean, wind etc.
October 31, 2017 9:59 am
Across multiple civilisations and spanning many eras, similar rituals existed or are still being practised where the dead are worshipped. However, the origins of Halloween pass through some primitive and bit of gory history. Read here to know more.
October 19, 2017 3:23 pm
What is the Diwali connection between Lord Rama and Goddess Lakshmi? Take this quiz to up your Mythological Trivia Quotient.
October 18, 2017 8:38 pm
Does the game of dice between the divine couple of Shiva and Parvati subtly refer to the continuation of the universe in the cycle of creation (winning) and destruction (losing)?
October 19, 2017 12:36 pm
It is said that Diwali is celebrated to mark the day when Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. So, why isn’t Rama worshipped on Diwali? Why do we worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha instead? Read on to find out.


