Narad, the Sage of the Deities
Devarshi Narad is one of the most ardent devotees of Shrivishnu. Devarshi Narad is a well-known authority in the path of devotion.
In spite of presently being a Buddhist nation, traditional folk dance ‘Apsara Nrutya’ of Cambodia depicting faith in Shrivishnu as it is based on various events from Mahabharat and Ramayan !
‘The land that is referred in Mahabharat as ‘Cambhoj Desh’, is currently known as Cambodia ! Hindus used to reside here till the 15th century. It is said that ‘Hindu empire of Khmer used to rule this region from year 802 to 1421’.
Qutub Minar, in reality an amazing astronomical observatory Merustambh built by Acharya Varahmihir !
Many a times Muslims proclaim their right on Qutub Minar; however the reality about who built it, what is the structure about is detailed in this article.
The most important day in Dhanurmas
The five Thursdays and Fridays of the Hindu calendar month of Dhanurmas (which overlaps with approximately the second half of December and about the first half of January in the Gregorian calendar) are extremely important.
Devotee Pundalik
Once upon a time, Devi Rukhmini, displeased with Shrikrushna, left for the forest Dindir in Pandharpur.
Difference between present day Hindus and our ancestors
We hear of how man has made tremendous progress with the changing times. Scientists have made discoveries in various fields and today man is capable of even going to planets beyond the moon. Every day we hear and read such news. But in reality is this progress ?
Dance drama of ‘Ramayan’ performed in Prambanan temple in the island of Java in Indonesia
Contents1. Ramayan given preference in Muslim-majority Indonesia2. Dance drama on incidents from the Ramayan being famous since centuries in the island of Java and even today it is performed every day in the sprawling courtyard of the temple3. Some of the events from the dance drama based on Ramayan performed on the island of Java … Read more
The glory of Shrikshetra Neera-Narsinhapur
Shrikshetra Neera-Nrusinhapur is situated on the confluence of rivers Neera and Bheema to the North-East of Pune district. Those whose family Deity is Shri Nrusinha, should certainly visit this place of pilgrimage and pay obeisance to Shri Nrusinha. The Padma Puran states that once Deity Indra abducted Kayadhu, the wife of Hiranyakashapu, when she was pregnant.
The Sun temple in Bihar which changed its direction overnight !
the world-famous Sun Temple of Konark is very well known. There is a similar artistic temple at Dev in Aurangabad, Bihar. While all Sun temples in the country face East, uniqueness of this temple is that it faces the West.
