Why do we fly kites in Makar Sankranti?
by Rhea Karuturi
December 30, 2022
Makar Sankranti is one of the most famous festivals in India and it holds a great significance in Hindu religion. It is one of the most popular ha...
Sankranti in Different States in India
by Rhea Karuturi
December 30, 2022
1. Karnataka
Makara Sankranti is celebrated in Karnataka with a ritual called "Ellu Birodhu” where women exchange “Ellu Bella” (regional delicacie...
Why Coconuts are used in Pooja?
by Rhea Karuturi
December 21, 2022
The coconut represents the Hindu trinity of Brahma (the creator), Vishnu (the protector) and Shiva (the destroyer).
Devotees pay tribute to the t...
Why Lord Hanuman’s body is covered in Sindhoor?
by Rhea Karuturi
December 16, 2022
One day Hanuman asks Sita (wife of Rama) about the red mark on her forehead. Seeing his curiosity, she tells him that she applies sindoor or v...
Arulmigu Bhagavathy Amman Temple
by Rhea Karuturi
December 15, 2022
The Bhagavathy temple is located in cape Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, at the Southern tip of India on the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Ara...
Why Do We Worship Kalasha?
by Rhea Karuturi
December 09, 2022
Kalasha is a brass or copper pot filled with water. mango leaves are placed in the mouth of the pot and coconut is placed over it, a red or white ...
Why Bilpatre is offered to Lord Shiva?
by Rhea Karuturi
December 08, 2022
According to the ancient hindu scriptures, it is said that Bilpatre emerged from the sweat of Lord Shiva’s wife -Goddess Parvati. One of the other...
Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, Kanyakumari
by Rhea Karuturi
December 07, 2022
The Tirupati Venkateswara temple is located at the country’s southernmost tip close to the confluence of Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the ...
Different New Year Traditions in India
by Rhea Karuturi
December 06, 2022
India is a land with people of different cultures live together. This has resulted in there being different festivals in each culture. New year is celebrated differently in different parts of India and it is a grand event.
Why Durva Grass is offered to Lord Ganesha?
by Rhea Karuturi
November 25, 2022
Durva grass is a three-bladed plant known to attract immense energy of ganesh. once while fighting a demon ganesha ended up swallowing him. This g...
Why do we tie Mango Thorana
by Rhea Karuturi
November 25, 2022
Thorana is a garland-like decorative, made out of mango-tree leaves. It is used to adorn the doors of homes in all major festivals and aus...
Masik Shivaratri Story
by Rhea Karuturi
November 25, 2022
There is an interesting story of a conflict between Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu, two of Tridevas. The story is connected with the holy day of Masik Shivratri, as Lord Shiva transformed himself into a Shiva Lingam on this same day.
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