Think back to the last time someone believed in you when you didn’t. Maybe it was a math teacher who said, “You’ve got this,” after your third failed attempt at solving an equation. Or an English teacher who pushed you to write more because they saw a storyteller hiding inside you. That’s the quiet power
श्री गणेशाय नमः वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभः। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ One with a curved trunk, a massive body, and a brilliance equal to ten million suns, O Lord, remove obstacles from all my endeavors at all times Every pooja begins with the aarti of Lord Ganesha. No ritual is complete and no
Imagine putting life on pause for eight days. No rush, no endless distractions. Instead, you dedicate yourself to self-reflection, forgiveness, and spiritual growth. Sounds almost impossible in today’s fast-paced world, right? Yet for the Jain community, this is exactly what happens every year during the Paryushana festival. Paryushana is not just a festival. It is
सर्वधर्मान्परित्यज्य मामेकं शरणं व्रज। अहं त्वां सर्वपापेभ्यो मोक्षयिष्यामि मा शुचः॥ When the world was burning from the unjust wrath of Kansa, everyone took refuge under the preserver Vishnu. Thus, the god of Liberation was born – Shri Krishna Janmashtami is not just a day, but a moment. In which all the devotees devote themselves to
The final freedom movement of India came to an end! The clock struck twelve. The air in New Delhi was heavy, not just with the warmth of an August night, but with the weight of history. In a crowded Parliament hall, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s voice echoed through the walls of liberation, a voice steady yet
A long, long time ago, in the beautiful mountains of Kailash, there was a brave and kind goddess named Parvati. She had a big dream. She wanted to marry the wise and supreme Lord Shiva. But Lord Shiva was not easy to win. He lived far away, meditating in peace for centuries, and rarely spoke
Knots have always meant something special to us. The knot a groom and bride tie during the seven pheras marks the start of a lifelong journey. The small knots our grandparents tied around money or gifts carried the happiness of the whole family. And then there’s another knot, the one tied during Raksha Bandhan. It’s
No god, no man, no beast can kill me – so he came as a half man, half lion. I cannot be touched in day or night – so he arrived in the golden light of dusk. I am safe inside and outside – so he dragged him to the palace doorway, where walls end
Forgot to buy a Raksha Bandhan gift again? Well, being busy at work is not an excuse for your sister, who is hoping for wonders. But don’t worry, we have got you covered. It can happen to anyone, and sometimes even though we know that Raksha Bandhan is just around the corner, we still forget
This is another traditional event that commenced before starting the Rath Yatra. It is a holy bathing ceremony of Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, along with his siblings, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra. This is a full moon day, 16 days before Rath Yatra, one of the most well-known and spectacular celebrations in
