Category Culture
Vaikuntha Ekadashi/Mokshada Ekadashi-The most auspicious Ekadashi of them all
Though many vrats and festivals fall during Dhanurmasa, the crown jewels are Vaikuntha Ekadashi and Arudra Darisanam, the former dedicated to Mahavishnu and the latter to Shiva.
Dhanurmas — a time to seek divine grace and physical wellbeing
The pre-dawn hours of this month especially are not only very sacred, but also beneficial to our health.
Earthen Diya memories
Even as times change, there are some things that remain constant, such as the enchantment of the diya burning bright on Diwali, discovers my guest blogger Arti.
Is it safer to be one of the herd than listen to the heart?
We are seemingly living in the times of Winston Smith and Jerry, all caught up in a ‘Chocolate War’ of our own.
Of course, prayers help reduce the effects of karma!
Prayers never go unanswered. Only, they are not always answered instantly or in the way we want them to be.
With stars in their eyes and dreams in their hearts….
Most youngsters from the underprivileged sections of urban India dream of a career in the glamour world, as they fanatically follow the lives of their favourite stars.
Freedom to choose – Integrated medicine for better health
Traditional and alternative medicine have great potential to deal with not just a pandemic, but also to control and cure many chronic diseases when integrated with conventional medicine.
May the Lights burn bright in 2021!
The tradition of lighting candles and lamps during various festivals around the world, all have behind them the figurative significance of dispelling the darkness of the mind and ushering in wisdom.
The old woman who never learnt how to make paper boats
Listening to me lament about my lack of craft skills one day, while admiring one of her projects, she simply said,
“But you write so well, Pati!”
How Pitru Pujan is different from ancestor worship
It is believed that all ancestors descend to the earth from Pitru Loka during the Pitru Paksha fortnight, to accept the offerings made to them by their descendants.
Why temples should not be made into tourist spots
Call me old-fashioned, but I am one of those who don’t like to see our temples becoming ‘must-see’ spots in the itinerary of a tourist.
Divine seva to cleanse body and mind
Visiting temples and doing seva instill humility, while providing mental and spiritual cleansing to the devotee.
Guru Purnima – the day of Guru Puja
A teacher might be a Guru, but a Guru is not just a teacher….A Guru Purnima tribute to our great Gurus.
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