Ramayana Masam in Kerala is observed in the Malayalam month Karkidakam (July – August). On all days in the month, the Epic Ramayanam is read in traditional Hindu houses, by Hindu organizations and in ...

Draupadi Vastraharan, also referred as Panchali Cheer Haran, is an important episode in the Mahabharat. The story is found in the Sabha Parva of the Mahabharata. This episode continues to haunt people ...

Skanda Sashti festival is dedicated to Hindu God Muruga (Kartikeya or Subramanya). Kanda Sasti is observed in the Tamil Month Aippasi. Skanda Sashti 2024 dates are from November 2 begins with six-day ...

In Hinduism, Lord Shiva as Nataraja (Lord of the Dance) performs the Tandava – the dance in which the universe is created, maintained, and resolved. The idol, sculpture and picture of Nataraja, or ...

For Ganesh Chaturthi Puja 21 leaves are used. The leaves are also known as Ganesh Patris. Below are the pictures of 21 leaves used during Vinayaka Chaturthi. Traditionally leaves of 108 different ...

Tripura Sundari, also known as Lalita, Rajarajeshwari, or Shodashi, is one of the most revered forms of the Divine Mother in the Hindu tradition, particularly in the Shakta sect, which worships the ...

Jyeshta Gauri Pujan is performed in many households during Ganesh Chaturthi festival in Maharashtra. In 2025, Gauri Avahan in on August 29. Gowri Puja is on August 30 and Gouri Visarjan is on August ...

Praying to Lord Perumal, a popular deity in Hinduism, involves specific rituals, mantras, and a devotional mindset. Known as Lord Vishnu, Perumal is revered in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu.

There is a popular belief that worshiping Hindu God Hanuman will help in removing the hardships caused by Shani Bhagavan or Saturn. People worship Hanuman on Saturdays to remove the malefic influence ...

Hindu and Japanese mythologies are two rich and ancient traditions that offer deep insights into the cultures, beliefs, and values of their respective civilizations. While originating in vastly ...

Randhan Chhath is a unique ritual observed in Gujarat in Shravan month (July – August) - the day is dedicated to preparing food for Goddess Shitala. Randhan Chhath 2025 date is August 14 (Shravan Vad ...

Introduction: Advaita Vedanta and Confucianism are two profound philosophical traditions, rooted in Hinduism and Chinese thought respectively. Although they emerge from different cultural and ...