Spirituality

Ashadha Ekadashi- Check out the significance of this auspicious day

Also known as Devshayani Ekadashi, Aashadha Ekadashi is celebrated soon after the Jagannath Rath Yatra concludes.

Jul 04, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

Shani Amavasya 2017: How to please the Lord on this day!

The Saturn Lord or Shani Dev is one of the main deities worshiped by Hindus across the globe. The Lord is mentioned in the ancient Puranas and scripts as well.

Jun 24, 2017, 13:08 PM IST

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2017: Sudarsan Pattnaik pays sand art tribute to the Lord

The world famous annual chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra is about to commence from June 25, 2017 (Sunday). One of the most important festivals of the Eastern state of India, Odisha attracts millions of devotees thronging the annual chariot procession just to get one glimpse of the Lord.

Jun 24, 2017, 10:04 AM IST

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2017 to begin tomorrow

The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and sister Subhadra in Puri, Odisha will start from June 25, 2017 (Sunday). The world famous chariot festival involves a public procession where the deities are seated on their respective chariots attracting millions of devotees walking by their side.

Jun 24, 2017, 09:54 AM IST

Angarika Chaturthi: Here’s all you need to know about it

In Hinduism, each day is dedicated to a God and Tuesday is often associated with Lord Ganesha.

Jun 13, 2017, 10:07 AM IST

Guru Hargobind Prakash Utsav: The Sixth Sikh Guru birth anniversary celebrated across the nation

Sri Guru Hargobind ji happens to be the sixth Sikh Guru. He is also known as 'Miri Piri Ka Malik' among the devotees as he carried two swords of Miri and Piri. This year, the birth anniversary or Prakash Utsav of Guru Hargobind Ji happens to be celebrated on June 5, 2017.

Jun 10, 2017, 12:12 PM IST

Nirjala Ekadashi – All you need to know about the auspicious day

On this people observe fast and do not even consume a drop of water.

Jun 05, 2017, 12:25 PM IST

Zyeth Atham: How Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Mata Kheer Bhawani's big day!

Zyeth Atham Mubarak! This is probably the first greeting of the day which every Kashmiri Pandit will exchange on the pious day of Zyeth Atham. The day also known as Jyeshtha Ashtami happens to be the eighth day of the bright half of Jyeshtha (May–June) month.

Jun 02, 2017, 14:15 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi shares Sanskrit prayer usually suggested before practising Yoga – WATCH

In a series of tweets, the PM underlined the benefits of Yoga and said that he would talk about the different aspects of the spiritual practice until June 21.

Jun 01, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Sthanumalayan: An amalgamation of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva – A rare occurrence!

This is perhaps the only temple where one can worship the three deities installed in the same sanctum sanctorum with each of them distinctively visible to the devotees.

May 16, 2017, 15:09 PM IST

Buddha Purnima 2017: The legend behind Gautama Buddha's transformation from a prince to a spiritual seeker

The day celebrating lord Buddha's birth is widely known as Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti across the globe.

May 10, 2017, 10:47 AM IST

Buddha Purnima 2017: How to worship the lord on this day!

Buddha Purnima or Buddha Jayanti is the day observed as a celebration of lord Buddha's birth. It is also known as Vaisakha or Vesakha.

May 10, 2017, 10:33 AM IST

Was Surpanakha actually a woman of wisdom?

We have often heard of Surpanakha as a villainous woman – the sister of Ravan, the king of Lanka.

May 05, 2017, 13:48 PM IST

Bagalamukhi Goddess—The power of wisdom and knowledge

On May 3, 2017, people across the nation celebrated the Bagalamukhi Jayanti which pays obeisance to the goddess of wisdom Bagala.

May 05, 2017, 11:58 AM IST

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

Meditation can change your life in a major way! WATCH how beginners can learn it in easy ways

It is quite essential for each individual to maintain a healthy mind, body and soul. And an easy way to achieve that state happens to be meditation.

May 01, 2017, 12:45 PM 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

Lord Ram and Lakshman’s conversation on 5 intriguing questions of life

Finding Lord Ram alone and relaxed, Lakshman, his devoted younger brother, approaches him with humility and curiosity.

Apr 26, 2017, 11:13 AM IST