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The Bishnois are a Hindu community known for their deep-rooted commitment to environmental protection and ethical living. The sect was founded in the late 15th century by Guru Jambheshwar, also called Jambhoji, in the Marwar region of present-day Rajasthan. He…
In prominent Sri Vaishnava temples such as Tirumala Tirupati, devotees can see a Bhasyakarala Sannidhi – a shrine dedicated to honoring Ramanuja, whom devotees honor as Bhasyakara. The term Bhasyakara translates to “author of a bhashya,” referring to Ramanuja’s monumental…
Dhanurmasam is a sacred month in the Hindu calendar that spans mid-December to mid-January, when the Sun transits the zodiac sign Dhanus (Sagittarius). The name comes directly from this solar movement. Unlike many ritual periods defined by lunar days, Dhanurmasam…
Chidambara Rahasyam, literally meaning “the secret of Chidambaram,” refers to a profound theological idea in Shaivism that the ultimate truth is subtle, formless, and present within every individual. The concept is deeply associated with the Chidambaram Nataraja Temple in Tamil…
The Vishnu Sahasranama, literally “the thousand names of Lord Vishnu,” is one of the most revered stotras (hymns) in Hindu tradition. Mentioned in the Anushasana Parva of the Mahabharata, it is revealed by the great warriorBhishma to Yudhishthira on the…
What comes to your mind when you think of the Dalai Lama? A calm figure with a gentle smile? You’ll be surprised to know that “Dalai Lama” is not a personal name, but a title that carries centuries of political…
Shivala Ghat is one of the historically significant riverfront steps along the Ganga in Varanasi. Located south of the more crowded central ghats, this ghat is known for its calm stretch of river, old temples, and palatial structures built by…
Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple, located on the banks of the sacred Shipra River in Madhya Pradesh, is among the twelve Jyotirlingas. A Jyotirlinga is believed to be a manifestation of Shiva in the form of a radiant pillar of light, symbolizing…
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the auspicious beginning of the festival of Diwali. It falls on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartika. The term combines the Sanskrit words Dhan (wealth) and…