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Why Lord Brahma does not have as many temples as Lord Shiva and Vishnu

Pratha

3 days ago
4 min

Why Lord Brahma does not have as many temples as Lord Shiva and Vishnu

Find out why the creator, Lord Brahma, has only a few temples dedicated to him as compared to Lord Vishnu and Shiva.

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Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Sub-Sects of Jainism- Digambara and Shvetambara

Divya Balvally

Sep 5
4 min

Two Sides of the Same Coin: The Sub-Sects of Jainism- Digambara and Shvetambara

Jainism is divided into Digambara and Shvetmabara. Although both sects agree on the basic Jain ideas, they differ on some grounds...

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International Representation of Lord Ganesha

Prerana Thakur

Jul 6
5 min

International Representation of Lord Ganesha

In various parts of Asia, different cultures revere Hindu Lord Ganesha differently. Check out the global representation of Lord Ganesha here

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7 Life-Lessons We Can Learn From Lord Hanuman

Ria Kanchan

Jun 12
4 min

7 Life-Lessons We Can Learn From Lord Hanuman

Besides being known as a devotee of Lord Rama, Hanuman is the embodiment of power, wisdom, tact, and humility. Read more about him here.

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What is the Significance of Teej festival in India?

Ria Kanchan

Mar 29
4 min

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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How do Different Indian Religions Perceive Mental Health and Therapy?

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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Notion of Purity and Pollution in Hinduism

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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How Are Lord Mahavira’s Teachings Relevant Today?

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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11 Sacred Buddhist Symbols and their Meaning

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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Interesting Facts About The Sonagiri Jain Temples

Divya B

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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16 Sanskaras in Hinduism and Their Relevance from the Past to the Present

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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Eid-al-Adha: Why it is Celebrated and the Reason Behind Animal Sacrifice

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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Everything You Need to Know About Lord Jagannath And The Sacred Rath Yatra of Puri

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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5 Indian Plants of Religious and Ayurvedic Significance

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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Diwali: A Celebration of Hindu Mythology

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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Evolution of the Devadasi System in India

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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A Glimpse into the Life of the First Sikh Guru: Guru Nanak Dev

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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Devadasis: The Eternal Brides and their Origin

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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