In 'Devi and Her Avatars', Alka Pande explores forms of the goddess in Hindu mythology and her impact on art and culture.

The ‘eastern’ tradition of Holika-burning moved deeper into the Gangetic Plains. Gaudiya Vaishnavism, from Bengal, took root ...

Learn about the ancient story behind Holi, the colorful Hindu festival. Check out the tale of Prahlad and Holika, which shows ...

Glorification of foreign invaders should be stopped, or else when the truth like Sambhal comes out, they won’t be able to ...

Chhoti Holi, observed on March 13, 2025, marks the victory of good over evil. It honors the story of Prahlad and Holika from ...

Narasimha Dwadashi, dedicated to Lord Narasimha, falls on March 10, 2024. Celebrated on the 12th day of Falgun, it marks Lord ...

Amalaki Ekadashi is a revered fasting day devoted to Lord Vishnu. It is observed on the 11th day (Ekadashi) during the Shukla ...

A total of Rs 10 crore will be spent on all the pilgrimage sites in Sambhal -- 19 wells and 68 shrines. This includes the ...

Vastu Shastra, an ancient Indian science of building and design, provides rules for aligning living spaces with natural ...

In the month of Phalgun, Amalaki Ekadashi holds special significance before Holi. It is the only Ekadashi where Lord Vishnu, ...

In Hindu mythology, Ravana and Kumbhakarna are often viewed as the villains of the Ramayana. Ravana, the powerful king of ...

Kaliyug will be 432000 years long, of which 5000 years have just passed. In the end the earth will become barren and crime ...