Why Vishnu is called Hari ?

Why Vishnu is called Hari ?

Meaning of Hari (हरि) This word हरि - is derived from Sanskrit dhatu हृ  meaning "to take, carry, strip off"
What is the origin and significance of Ratha Yatra ?

What is the origin and significance of Ratha Yatra ?

Ratha Yatra (रथ यात्रा) Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri, Odisha. 

How Dhanushkodi got its name ?

Dhanushkodi Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island of the state of Tamil...

Who was rishi Brihadashva ?

Brihadashva (बृहदश्व) Brihadashva (बृहदश्व) — is a rishi mentioned in Mahabharata Vana Parva chapter 52. Brihadashva went...

Story of Nala-Damayanti

Nala Damayanti Story - Background Nala-Damayanti story is mentioned in the Vana Parva (वन पर्व​) under Nalopakhyana Parva (नलोपाख्यान पर्व​)...
Why Vishnu is called Narayan ?

Why Vishnu is called Narayana ?

Meaning of Narayana (नारायण) Narayana -  One who has water his abode, is called as Narayana (नारा जलं...

What are ten directions in Hinduism and Who are their Dikpala ?

Dikpala (दिक्पाल​) Dikpala (दिक्पाल) is mentioned as deity who dominate certain direction. As a group of eight deities,...

What is the difference between Devi Mahatmyam, Durga Saptashati, Chandi Patha and Durga...

Devi Mahatmyam (देवीमाहात्म्यम्) Devi Mahatmyam is a religious text describing about goddess Durga. It is part of the Markandya Purana...
Sarvamangala Mangalye (सर्व मङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये) mantra

What is the meaning and source of “sarvamangala mangalye” ?

Sarvamangala Mangalye (सर्व मङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये) Sarvamangala Mangalye mantra is taken from Devi Mahatmyam (देवीमाहात्म्यम्) or Durga Saptashatī (दुर्गासप्तशती)...
Sixteen Samskara (षोडश संस्कार)

What are Sixteen Samskara (षोडश संस्कार) of this physical body ?

Samskara (संस्कार)  As per Hinduism, the samskara is a series of sacraments or rituals that are performed at the...
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