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Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi is one of Hinduism’s holiest places, symbolically regarded as the meeting point of creation and destruction. As the busiest cremation ground on the banks of the Ganga, it is believed that a soul cremated here attains…
The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is among the most revered shrines of Hinduism. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, where Lord Shiva is manifested as a brilliant “column of light”. References in the Skanda…
February, the second month of the Gregorian calendar, derives its name from the Latin Februarius mensis, meaning “month of purification.” The name traces back to Februa, an ancient Roman festival involving purification rites, such as ritual washing, sacrifices, and offerings…
Varanasi, believed to be one of the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities, carries a legacy as rich as its many names. The modern name “Varanasi” comes from its location between two tributaries of the Ganga—the Varuna to the north and…
The month ‘January‘ takes its name from the Latin word Januarius, inspired by Janus, a deity in Roman mythology. Janus, the god of beginnings and transitions, was often depicted with two faces: one looking ahead to the future and the…
Located in the Virudhunagar district of Tamil Nadu, Sivakasi is a town steeped in legend and industrious spirit. There’s a fascinating story behind the origin of the name of this place. Legend has it the Pandya king Arikesari Parakrama wished…
There’s an interesting story about why Tulasi is closely associated with Lord Vishnu. According to Hindu puranas, Shankachuda was a celestial demon who terrorized gods. He could not be defeated by the combined strength of all gods, because the source…