How Dhanushkodi got its name ?
Dhanushkodi
Dhanushkodi is an abandoned town at the south-eastern tip of Pamban Island of the state of Tamil...
How river Beas & Sutlej were named ?
How river Beas was named ?
कल्माषपादका नामक राक्षस ने महर्षि...
What is the significance of the month of Shravana or Sawan ?
Shravana (श्रवण माह)
Shravana month is dedicated to worshipping Lord Shiva.
Sawan or Shravana is the...
What is Brahmahatya ? What does scriptures say about Brahmahatya ?
Brahmahatya (ब्रह्महत्या)
Brahmahatya means "the act of killing a brahmin". A brahmin is considered as most supreme being and...
What is Guru Purnima ? Why it is celebrated ?
What is Guru Purnima ? Why it is celebrated ?
Guru Purnima is celebrated each year as the...
What is the importance of doing Japa?
What is Japa ?
The recitation or chanting of the mantra is called as Japa, it accompanied by a...
What is Manvantara, Kalpa, and Yuga in Hinduism?
Hindu Time Calculation
The calculation for Hindu time is mentioned in Mahabharata - Vana Parva - Markandeya Samasya...
What is the meaning of “Vishwarupa” ?
Vishwarupa
Vishwarupa (विश्वरूप) or Viratarupa (विराटरूप), refers to the form associated with Lord Vishnu, a form with numerous heads,...
Why Vedanta requires to be learned from a teacher ?
Role of teacher in Vedanta philosophy
There are multiple reference for the same in Upanishads, which has given importance...
Why did Lord Parashurama kill his mother?
Parashurama
Lord Parashurama (परशुराम) is the sixth incarnation of Vishnu. Lord Parashurama was born in Treta Yuga on...