Customs, Rites And Rituals

‘Aum’ is divine: it is said to be the primordial monosyllabic sound that existed at the time of the creation...

In Hindu thought, all that exists in this universe belongs to the Supreme Lord. He is the architect of the...

Charity and compassion have always been the two strong pillars of Indian culture for ages. In the following excerpt, you...

In the following excerpt, you would get to know in detail about the sacredness, creation and journey of shankha in...

The Gayatri Mantra is one of those important components that have the highest respect in the Vedic tradition. In the...

Well, a lot of ancient Hindu rites and rituals may seem meaningless, but with a deeper understanding of the subject,...

Respect and reverence for parents, teachers and elders are an integral part of our Indian culture. Our highest regard and...

The significance of Shravan month is immense. "Sharavana is all about worship of Lord Shiva and Satvik food." Many Hindu's...

Hindus generally chant Om Shanti three times in various stages of life. You must have heard them, have you? Well,...

Are you wondering what Manvantara is? Well, Antara means 'space' or 'duration between.' Therefore, in short, Manvantara is the period...