BackStory
Why do Vishnu Temples have a Bhasyakaarla Sannidhi?
In prominent Sri Vaishnava temples such as Tirumala Tirupati, devotees can see a Bhasyakarala Sannidhi – a shrine dedicated to
Murali Duggineni
January 1, 2026
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
Murali Duggineni
Storyteller, Quizzer, Marcom Pro.
My Book
My first book
“EtymagIQ India”
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Stories
My Stories
Travel & Tourism
Why Rohtang Pass was once dreaded
Rohtang Pass is a high mountain pass in Himachal Pradesh, situated at an altitude of about 3,978 meters (13,050 feet)
Murali Duggineni
December 16, 2025
Mythology
Why Tiruppavai replaces Suprabhatam in Dhanurmasam
Dhanurmasam is a sacred month in the Hindu calendar that spans mid-December to mid-January, when the Sun transits the zodiac
Murali Duggineni
December 14, 2025
Art & Culture
What is Chidambara Rahasyam and what it reveals about the divine
Chidambara Rahasyam, literally meaning “the secret of Chidambaram,” refers to a profound theological idea in Shaivism that the ultimate truth
Murali Duggineni
November 29, 2025
Mythology
The Thousand Names of Vishnu and the Wisdom of Kurukshetra
The Vishnu Sahasranama, literally “the thousand names of Lord Vishnu,” is one of the most revered stotras (hymns) in Hindu
Murali Duggineni
November 22, 2025
BackStory
Tracing the meaning behind the title “Dalai Lama”
What comes to your mind when you think of the Dalai Lama? A calm figure with a gentle smile? You’ll
Murali Duggineni
November 18, 2025
Varanasi
The story behind Varanasi’s Shivala Ghat
Shivala Ghat is one of the historically significant riverfront steps along the Ganga in Varanasi. Located south of the more
Murali Duggineni
November 16, 2025
BackStory
How “triage” shapes modern medicine
Triage is one of the most important concepts in modern medicine, though its origins lie far outside a hospital corridor.
Murali Duggineni
November 15, 2025
Mythology
Mahakaleshwar of Ujjain: The timeless guardian among the Jyotirlingas
Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple, located on the banks of the sacred Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh, is among the twelve Jyotirlingas.
Murali Duggineni
November 10, 2025
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