River Goddesses in Hindu Mythology
Why are Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati considered to be holy in Hindu mythology? Read this blog post to find out!
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Prerana Thakur
- Nov 9, 2021
- 4 min
11 Sacred Buddhist Symbols and their Meaning
Read about Buddhist iconography and the meanings behind the sacred symbols often found in Buddhist art and architecture.
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Divya Balvally
- Oct 5, 2021
- 3 min
Why is Lord Ganesha known as Ekdant?
Lord Ganesha is depicted having a human body with an elephant head having single tusk, and is thus, known as Ekdant (one tooth).
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Prerana Thakur
- Jul 10, 2021
- 5 min
Everything You Need to Know About Lord Jagannath And The Sacred Rath Yatra of Puri
This year, the Rath Yatra of Puri will begin on the 12th of July. Read about the importance of the event & the deity it is associated with.
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Pratha
- Jul 7, 2021
- 4 min
Guru-Shishya Parampara: An Introduction to the Ancient Indian Education System
Guru-shishya Paramapara is an Ancient Indian method of education. Read to find how different it is from the modern Indian education system.
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Aayushi Wadale
- May 1, 2021
- 4 min
How did Draupadi’s Vastraharan Lead to the Downfall of the Kauravas in the Mahabharata?
Mahabharata is the greatest tragedy of the Bharatvarsha. According to many, the sole reason for the downfall of the Kauravas was...
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Aayushi Wadale
- Mar 27, 2021
- 6 min
5 Reasons why we Celebrate Holi
Holi, the festival of colors is celebrated all over India with great enthusiasm and of course, with a lot of colors! Just like all the...
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Shailaja Sarangi
- Mar 3, 2021
- 6 min
Women as Mothers in the Ramayana
Each mother in the Ramayana- Kausalya, Kaikeyi, Sumitra, Sita, Mandodari, displays a multitude of emotions...
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Shailaja Sarangi
- Feb 27, 2021
- 4 min
9 Indian Superstitions and the Scientific Reasons Behind Them
Superstitions are self-imposed beliefs, or sometimes widely believed blind notions of being...
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Akshita Rana
- Feb 11, 2021
- 4 min
Lord Kamadeva: The Indian Cupid
In Sanskrit, the term 'Kama' means love, desire, sensuality, and longing. In Hinduism, the Lord who embodies all these qualities is Kamadeva
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Sakshi Priya
- Jan 2, 2021
- 5 min
Why is Samudra Manthan the Grandest Event in Hindu Mythology?
A story of the creation of the world, Samudra Manthan or the churning of the ocean is a significant event in Indian mythology because...
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Deepikka Laxmi
- Nov 30, 2020
- 6 min
Deciphering Shakuntala: Mahabharata v/s Kalidasa
In both versions, we see how women remain questionable for their actions and are character assassinated in society in general...
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Deepikka Laxmi
- Nov 27, 2020
- 4 min
5 Indian Plants of Religious and Ayurvedic Significance
Apart from their use in medicine, most plants in India have a mythological connection too...
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Deepikka Laxmi
- Nov 10, 2020
- 4 min
Diwali: A Celebration of Hindu Mythology
Diwali celebrations last five days. However, only one of these days is associated with Lord Rama...
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Akshita Rana
- Oct 23, 2020
- 2 min
Decoding Goddess Kali
In Art, Goddess Kali is mostly portrayed as a fearsome figure with disheveled hair, dark skin, and a lolling tongue dripping with blood.
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Yukti Ganeriwal
- Oct 14, 2020
- 2 min
Indra and Zeus- The Hindu and Greek Rain Gods
Lord Zeus, the Greek God, bears an uncanny resemblance to Lord Indra in Indian Mythology.
Read this blog to find out how!
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Yukti Ganeriwal
- Oct 14, 2020
- 3 min
Devadasis: The Eternal Brides and their Origin
Read about the legend associated with the emergence of the social evil- the 'Devadasi' tradition in India.
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