At the time of Shivaji Maharaj’s death, there were 240-300 forts under Maratha rule. Some of these forts existed before him that he captured, and some were built under his orders. Historians differ in their opinion on whether there were 240 or 300 forts. No single authoritative primary-source list of exactly “240 forts under Shivaji … Read more

Amavasya, also known as the No Moon Day or New Moon Day, is an important day in the Hindu lunar calendar. It marks the beginning of a new lunar cycle when the Moon is not visible in the sky. Many devotees observe fasts, perform pitru tarpan, and engage in spiritual rituals on Amavasya to honor … Read more

The Pitru Stotra (पितृ स्तोत्र) is a Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to ancestors. It contains 11 verses and is a prayer of respect, gratitude, and seeking blessings from forefathers and divine beings. This stotra is often recited during Pitru Paksha, Shraddha rituals, and other ceremonies. Reciting the stotra devotionally removes Pitru Dosha and removes obstacles … Read more

If you want to download Vishnu Sahasranamam PDF in Marathi, Hindi, or Sanskrit, this PDF is useful for you as it is written in the Devnagari script. Vishnu Sahasranamam PDF in Marathi, Hindi, and Sanskrit: Vishnu Sahasranamam is a Sanskrit hymn sung in the praise of Lord Vishnu by Pitamaha Bhishma on his deathbed. Vishnu Sahasranamam … Read more

Lord Shiva is one of the most popular Hindu gods with over 1008 different names. Many Hindu parents prefer to give their babies his name. Many of them want to name their babies with Lord Shiva’s names starting with the alphabet ‘A’. In this article, I have tried to list all the names of Lord … Read more

The 108 names of Batuk Bhairava mentioned here are taken from his Ashtottara Shatanamavali. As Batuk Bhairava is a form of Bhairava, who is a form of Lord Shiva, many names used for Shiva are also used for him. Batuk Bhairava is a benevolent, youthful form of Bhairava. 108 Names of Batuka Bhairava in English … Read more

According to some Hindu texts, masturbation is a sin, and atonements are suggested if someone does it. Masturbation is bad not only for your mind but also for your health. The Hindu sages advise preserving Virya as much as possible because it is the vital energy in one’s body. Hinduism recommends sex for reproduction, mainly … Read more

Sage Valmiki is the author of the Ramayana Grantha. It is still one of the most popular Hindu epics. Ramayana is popular not only in India but also around the world. There are about 300 versions of the Ramayana. In this article, you will read why, how, and when Sage Valmiki wrote the Ramayana and … Read more