Dhanteras is a festival of shopping. But beware. Not everything you buy on this auspicious day brings fortune. In fact, ancient traditions and shastras mention a few things to avoid buying on Dhanteras, as they are labelled as unlucky if purchased. So before you swipe that card or fill your shopping cart with festive essentials,
When death came knocking, one brilliant princess turned her home into a shining fortress of gold and lights and outsmarted Yama, the god of death. That’s all to save her husband. Centuries later, Dhanteras 2025 continues to honor her cleverness through rituals, pooja, and auspicious shopping. Dhanteras marks the grand beginning of Diwali, a festival
Why exactly do women celebrate karva Chauth? The answer is not just bound to the story of Savitri and Satyavaan. It is more rooted in the culture. In every karva Chauth, women wake before sunrise, dress in bright red clothes just like a day of marriage, and gather for prayers, all while carrying a deep
For every Hindu woman, Karwa Chauth is not just any other fast. It’s a promise of love and togetherness even until the last breath. It is one of those rituals that folds a generation into a single night. From delicious sargi to mehendi on hands creates the essence of calm and compassion in the home.
What if a man who once walked a path of mistakes could inspire millions to live rightly? That’s the story of Maharishi Valmiki, whose birth anniversary, Valmiki Jayanti 2025, reminds us that anyone can rise, reflect, and leave a legacy. Every year, his birth anniversary is a reminder to honor his wisdom, devotion, and timeless
Did you know that on Sharad Purnima night, the moon showers Amrit on Earth? It’s believed that milk and kheer left under the moonlight absorb this energy, making it spiritually potent and blessed. But is it really true? If not, then what is the actual meaning of kheer and amrit? Sharad Purnima, a festival celebrated
Vijaydashami 2025 is not just another Thursday. It’s a day of victory, or as the world knows it, Dussehra. But have you ever wondered why Dussehra is also called Vijayadashami? No, it is not just because of the victory of Ram over Ravan. It’s much deeper and more personal than that. Vijaydashami significance is not
Dussehra is that moment in the year when the glow of diyas meets the victory of light over darkness. The festival, Dussehra, is also known as Vijayadashami, and is not just about Ravana effigies going up in flames. It’s about remembering that good always has the final word no matter what. In 2025, Dussehra will
The Ninth and final day of Navratri is serene. From Kanjak to Langoors, everyone is celebrating the day when Maa Durga slayed Mahishasur and became Mahishasur Mardini. In every temple and in every pandal, you can smell the incense of hawans and prashad of suji halwa and Kaala chana. This last day of Navratri makes
On the eighth day of Navratri, the akhand jot glow even brighter and the chants grow softer, because this day belongs to Maa Mahagauri, the radiant goddess of purity, serenity, and compassion. Maa Mahagauri is also known as the Goddess of purity because of her radiant white complexion, symbolizing the highest form of peace and
