What is the Significance of Teej festival in India?
Teej is a Hindu festival that celebrates the onset of monsoon and is also dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi Parvati. Click here to read more.
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Prerana Thakur
- Apr 23, 2022
- 5 min
How do Different Indian Religions Perceive Mental Health and Therapy?
Explore the relationship between religion and mental health as well as how different Indian religions perceive mental well-being and therapy
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Prerana Thakur
- Jan 15, 2022
- 4 min
Notion of Purity and Pollution in Hinduism
Learn about concepts of purity and pollution, and how they lead to discriminatory practises in Hinduism.
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Vrushabh Magdum
- Nov 20, 2021
- 4 min
How Are Lord Mahavira’s Teachings Relevant Today?
In this world where most people seek answers in religion, Lord Mahavira's preachings can still solve their problems. Find out how here!
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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 16, 2021
- 5 min
A Brief Introduction to the Vedas
Vedas are the oldest scriptures known to humanity, essentially passed down via an oral tradition between Gurus and students. Read more here.
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- Jul 29, 2021
- 3 min
Interesting Facts About The Sonagiri Jain Temples
Sonagiri temples are an important pilgrimage site for the Digambara sect of Jainism known for their architecture & spiritual significance.
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Shailaja Sarangi
- Jul 22, 2021
- 5 min
16 Sanskaras in Hinduism and Their Relevance from the Past to the Present
In Hinduism, the 16 major sanskaras (shodasha sanskaras) are divided into Pre-natal, childhood, education, marriage, & death sanskaras.
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Prerana Thakur
- Jul 20, 2021
- 4 min
Eid-al-Adha: Why it is Celebrated and the Reason Behind Animal Sacrifice
Read about the Islamic festival of Eid-Al-Adha, also known as Bakri Eid, and the reason behind the ritual of animal sacrifice.
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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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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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Yukti Ganeriwal
- Nov 9, 2020
- 4 min
Evolution of the Devadasi System in India
With the diminishing influence of temples, their social status started falling and the practice took the form of commercial prostitution...
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Riya Hirani
- Nov 2, 2020
- 5 min
A Glimpse into the Life of the First Sikh Guru: Guru Nanak Dev
From a very young age, Guru Nanak Ji's ideas and actions were often subjected to the critical gaze of his elders because...
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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
- 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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