An about 8000-year-old man-made structure has been discovered in Konkan, Maharashtra. Dr. Ashok Marathe has done the discovery after six years of research. About 12 stone walls are uniformly built, covering about 24 Km in total, in different areas from Shrivardhan to Malwan. The reason for building these walls is unknown. These walls are now … Read more
Shri Swami Swarupanand was a great Hindu saint born in Pawas, a small village near Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. His original name was Shri Ramchandra Vishnupant Godbole. His mother’s name was Rakhmabai Vishnupant Godbole. Shri Swami Swarupanand was born on December 15, 1903. In his childhood, he was known as “Appa.” He was very active, inquisitive, and … Read more
Jainism is an eastern religion that advocates total nonviolence. Meaning of the word Jainism: Jinas are human beings who have complete control over their body and minds. They have conquered their inner enemies like pride, greed, lust, anger, jealousy, etc. Jains are the people who follow the path preached by the Jinas. Hence, Jainism is … Read more
Superstitions are false beliefs or beliefs that do not have a scientific basis. Superstitions have been around since ancient times. They are found in every society, country, culture, and religion. Hinduism is no exception to it. As Hinduism is one of the oldest cultures on Earth, and the literacy rate in India is low, many … Read more
Shri Swami Samarth was a great, miraculous Hindu godman who lived in Akkalkot village in Maharashtra, India, for about 22 years. Akkalkot became very famous after his stay there. Shri Swami Samarth is believed to be the third complete incarnation (Purnaavatara) of Lord Dattatreya and had miraculous powers like healing the ill people, exorcising, knowing … Read more
Aghori is a Hindu sect of Sadhus, which believes in the fundamental beliefs of Hinduism, but believes in an abnormal way to achieve salvation. Aghoris believe that Lord Shiva is the Supreme Being and worship him. He is also lord of the cremation ground. Their place of meditation is the crematorium where Hindus burn dead … Read more
Yayati was a brave king depicted in the Puranas who had to surrender his conscience and dignity to destiny. Though Yayati is a main character of the story, he is not a real hero; in fact, he becomes a villain, though forced by the situation. Kach is the real hero of this story, the son … Read more
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, who introduced the West to transcendental meditation, a guru to the Beatles and over 6 million followers, died on Tuesday, February 5, 2008, at his home in Holland, a town of Vlodrop. Some of his famous followers were the Beatles, the Beach Boys, Singer Donovan, and actor Clint Eastwood. He was 91 … Read more
There are some Hindu temples in India where you would find monkeys, dogs, rats, and/or other animals inside the temple. The cow is the highest-revered animal for Hindus. Aside from cows, dogs, monkeys, elephants, and other animals are an integral part of Hindu mythology and are associated with different Hindu deities. Most of the animals … Read more
Akshay Tritiya is one of the three and a half muhurtas. It is considered a half muhurta. The other three are Gudipadawa, Padawa in Diwali, and Vijaya Dashami. Akshaya Tritiya is a very important Hindu festival celebrated enthusiastically throughout India. Akshay means imperishable. Tritiya of Vaishakh months is celebrated as Akshay Tritiya. The donations made … Read more
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