The Chaturthi that falls in the Shukla Paksha of every month is known as Vinayaki or Vinayak Chaturthi. 'Vinayak' refers to Lord Ganesha, the first deity to be worshipped. It is clear that this day is ...

If the story of Lord Ganesha is true, as depicted in the Hindu mythology, He is, perhaps, the first example of xeno-transplantation in the world. He is the elephant-headed God, the embodiment of ...

Sudarsan Pattnaik, a renowned sand sculptor from Odisha, received the first Fred Darrington award for his 10-feet sand sculpture of Lord Ganesha at SandWorld in Dorset, England. The sculpture ...

But when worshipping Lord Shiva or Lord Ganesha, Tulsi leaves are never used. Tulsi plant is also believed to purify the air, and keep the energy and the air around people healthy and positive.

They also prepare bhog for Lord Vishnu, Lord Ganesh and other deities. Worshipping Lord Kuber is also seen as an auspicious practice. Since Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day, many people like ...

Ved Vyasa and Lord Ganesh are also said to have begun writing the Holy Mahabharata on the day of Akshaya Tritiya. Several other tales, including the birth of Goddess Annapurna and the descending of ...

(Freepik) As per Hindu mythology, during the Pandavas' exile, Lord Krishna once visited them unexpectedly. Draupadi, their wife, who had not prepared a lavish feast to welcome him, fell at his ...

Everyone is celebrating Vinayak Chaturthi today. It falls in the Shukla Paksha of every month. For the unversed, 'Vinayak' refers to Lord Ganesha, the first deity to be worshipped. It is believed that ...

Ram Navami is just around the corner, falling on April 6, 2025, and devotees across India are gearing up to celebrate the birth of Lord Rama with devotion, rituals, and of course, a mouthwatering ...