Shivratri [The Great Night of Shiva] is observed annually on the 13th night and 14th day of the month of Phalguna [Panchanga]. It is said that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati tied the knot on this day. The churning of the ocean [Samudra Manthan] is also linked to it. It is said that during the…
The Camphor Tree, with its billowing clouds of lime-green cotton candy-like blooms, stands as a botanical marvel during the spring months, particularly in regions with a Mediterranean climate. This majestic tree, native to tropical climates in China, Taiwan, and Japan, captivates with its profusion of small, fragrant flowers and glossy green foliage that provides cool,…
The Sun Temple of Modhera in Gujarat, India, honors the solar deity Surya and was built during the reign of Bhima I of the Chaulukya dynasty, around 1026-1027 CE. It is believed that its construction may have been inspired by an invasion by Mahmud of Ghazni in 1024-1025, where the kingdom defended itself successfully. The…
Badrinath has been a significant pilgrimage destination for Devotees, particularly as one of the Char Dham sites, which also include Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Kedarnath [Chote char dham] in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The current temple is believed to have been built in the 9th century by Adi Shankaracharya. However, the temple has undergone several renovations…
The origins of the Vittala Temple trace back to the 15th century AD, under the reign of King Devaraya II of the Vijayanagara Empire. Over time, successive kings contributed to its expansion and embellishment, shaping it into the grand complex it is today. Historical records from the 16th century refer to this site as Vitthala,…
The term Itihasa is composed of two Sanskrit words: “iti” meaning “thus” or “so” and “hasa” meaning “it happened”. So, Itihasa can be interpreted as “so it happened” or “thus it happened” indicating it is more than just a record [not often exact] of past events. While, history generally refers to the study and recording…
Our discussion on The Philosophical Epochs highlights various philosophical thoughts of India as well as of the world. In the Indian tradition of philosophical thoughts, various orthodox and unorthodox schools were enumerated. A brief discussion on unorthodox thoughts was also held. Today we are going to discuss one such unorthodox philosophical thought in detail, the…
The Khatu Shyam Ji Mandir, located in the heart of Rajasthan’s Sikar district, is a symbol of religious worship and cultural value. This historic temple, dedicated to Baba Shyam, also known as Barbarika, occupies a special place in the hearts of devotees who visit for peace, blessings, and a closer connection with the almighty. According…
During our discussion on The Panchang, a brief look at its various limbs including Nakshatras was given. Today we are discussing a specific Nakshatra, the Pushya Nakshatra (the eighth constellation in the zodiac belt), associated with nourishment and support. Translated as “nourisher” in Sanskrit, Pushya embodies the essence of nurturing and sustenance. This article delves…
हमारे पिछले लेख में, हमने मानव स्वास्थ्य पर मौसमी प्रभावों पर चर्चा की और आयुर्वेद उन प्रभावों को कम करने में कैसे मदद कर करता है। आज हम एक महत्वपूर्ण स्वास्थ्य विषय पर चर्चा शुरू करेंगे “skin (त्वचा)”। बढ़ते हुए आयु के साथ ये भी समझना जरूरी है की मौसमी बदलाव आपकी त्वचा पर कैसे…
