Sanatana Dharma

Rediscovering Hanuman, the evergreen hero

Hanuman's saga is, of course, all too well known. Hanuman tales have entertained and educated civilisations for centuries.

May 02, 2017, 11:12 AM IST

Akshaya Tritiya 2017: Things you can do to make this festival more meaningful

Those who can afford can buy gold if they want to and those who can’t can still celebrate the festival.

Apr 26, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

Akshaya Tritiya 2017: Puja Vidhi, Tithi and Timings

In Sanskrit, Akshaya means ‘never diminishing’. Any business venture or a new initiative that commences on this day will multiply manifold and ushers in prosperity.

Apr 26, 2017, 15:40 PM IST

Why Tirupati Balaji is so powerful

The gracious Lord, whose abode atop seven hills in Tirupati region in the state of Andhra Pradesh, is visited by Lakhs of devotees every single day!

Apr 26, 2017, 13:23 PM IST

Worshipping Hanuman helps strengthen faith – Here’s how

Tuesdays are often dedicated to Anjaneya (son of Anjani). Devotees visit temples to offer their prayers to him and many even observe fast.

Apr 25, 2017, 10:35 AM IST

Does a spiritual aspirant need a Guru?

In this day and age when it is difficult to discern “holiness”, Bapu frankly asked aspirants to assess a saint 360 degree before deciding to surrender to him as a disciple. 

Apr 20, 2017, 15:04 PM IST

Brahma’s simple 4-point formula for Kaliyuga jeevas to transcend the world

Myanmar was called ‘Brahma Desha’ till the British turned it into Burma as a phonetic mispronunciation.

Apr 18, 2017, 16:53 PM IST

Hanuman Gayatri Mantra for knowledge and success

Since Mantras have healing effect, chanting this Mnatra with devotion can help you become stronger, successful and wiser.

Apr 15, 2017, 12:00 PM IST

World Health Day: Chant this mantra to remain fit and healthy

Prayers do wonders and the idea of worshipping inculcates faith in the Supreme.

Apr 07, 2017, 11:25 AM IST

Rama Navami 2017: Spread the glory of Shri Rama with these WhatsApp messages

Here are a few WhatsApp messages that you can send across to your friends, family and well-wishers to spread the glory of Lord Shri Rama.

Apr 04, 2017, 16:48 PM IST

Rama Navami 2017: Tithi, Vidhi and Puja Muhurat

Shri Rama was born to Kaushalya, Dasharatha’s first queen on the Navami tithi of the Chaitra month during the Shukla Paksha.

Mar 23, 2017, 15:28 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 8 –Worship Maa Maha Gauri to end sufferings

It is believed that anyone who worships Maa Maha Gauri gets relief from all the sufferings in life.

Mar 22, 2017, 16:11 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 7 – Destroy ignorance by worshipping Maa Kalaratri

Maa Kalaratri destroys ignorance and removes darkness.

Mar 21, 2017, 13:33 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 5 - Worship Maa Skandamata for wisdom, salvation

Skandamata is depicted with four hands and has baby Kartikeya on her lap. She is mounted on a lion.

Mar 21, 2017, 13:20 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 4 - Worship Devi Kushmanda for power and energy

Mounted on a lioness, Devi Kushmanda is depicted with Ashta Bhuja or eight hands.

Mar 21, 2017, 13:14 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 3 - Worship Goddess Chandraghanta for courage and strength

The Goddess wears the crescent on her head which resembles a moon and hence her name is Chandraghanta.

Mar 21, 2017, 12:55 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 2 - Worship goddess Brahmacharini for peace and virtue!

Dressed in white, Maa Brahmacharini is the unmarried form of Sati, King Daksha’s daughter, who was later married to Lord Shiva.

Mar 15, 2017, 11:43 AM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017: Day 1 - Worship Devi Shailputri for good fortune

As Chaitra Navratri begins today, let’s worship Maa Shailputri.

Mar 14, 2017, 15:39 PM IST

Chaitra Navaratri 2017 schedule

Chaitra Navaratri coincides with the months of March-April in the Gregorian calendar.

Mar 14, 2017, 13:30 PM IST

Holi 2017: Holika Dahan Pujan Vidhi and Narasimha Maha Mantra

If you do not know how to perform Holika Dahan, then worry not. We have the vidhi (procedure) written below.

Mar 10, 2017, 09:39 AM IST