Surprisingly, there are too many similarities between Lord Shiva and a black hole. Most of the symbols and many questions associated with Lord Shiva can be explained with this assumption. The stories in the Hindu scriptures are allegorical and have multiple meanings. Many scientific facts are hidden in them. Before seeing the similarities between Lord … Read more
The Somnath Temple in Gujarat is the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The area is also popularly known as Deo Patan or Prabhas Kshetra. The Somnath Mandir is one of the most popular Hindu pilgrimages. The temple was attacked and destroyed multiple times by Muslim invaders and rulers in the past, but was rebuilt by … Read more
An Apsara is a celestial and/or a water nymph who serves the gods by entertaining them with her dance and sometimes using her charm and beauty to break the penance of ascetics who might intend to conquer heaven. Apsaras are so beautiful and voluptuous that even staunch ascetics and gods fall for them. They are … Read more
One of the most controversial questions about Lord Rama is, “Why did Lord Rama kill Shambuka?” There are many speculations about it that range from the authenticity of the Uttara Kanda to the specific reason behind the slaying of Shambuka. This article tries to find an answer to this question. This story is mentioned in … Read more
Apsara Urvashi is a celestial nymph in the court of the king of gods, Indra. She is considered to be the most beautiful of all Apsaras. Apsaras are the voluptuous females in the court of Indra who entertain the gods with their dancing and singing skills. They also help him retain the kingdom of heaven … Read more
The Sudarshana Chakra (meaning The Wheel of Auspicious Vision) is a divine weapon that looks like a disc and is serrated along the periphery with a hole in the center. Lord Vishnu is always depicted as wielding it in the index finger of his right rear hand. It was also the prime weapon of Lord Krishna. … Read more
Barbarik in the Mahabharata, aka Khatu Shyam, is believed to be the most powerful warrior in the epic, but unfortunately, there is no person named Barbarik in the Mahabharata written by Sage Vyasa. His story is in the Skanda Purana, the source of all legends. The Story of Barbarik in the Mahabharata per the Skanda … Read more
There are eight types of marriage in Hinduism per the Hindu Dharmashastras. They are mentioned in the Manusmriti 3.21-35. The Sanskrit word for marriage is Vivaha. It is among the 16 crucial Samskaras (rituals) in a Hindu’s life. Humans encounter different situations throughout life. In some situations, couples have to marry secretly, while some marriages … Read more
The origin and meaning of the words Hindu and Hinduism are related to the Sindhu River. To understand the meaning of Hinduism, we first need to know the origin and meaning of the word Hindu. The terms Hindu and Hinduism are relatively new compared to the history of Hinduism. As you know, Hinduism is the … Read more
Khandoba is a very popular deity in the Maharashtra and Karnataka regions of India. He is the family deity of many people in these regions. There is a magnificent temple of Lord Khandoba on the Jejuri fort, popularly known as the Jejuri temple. Khandoba is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and is a mighty god. … Read more
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