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World Heritage Day: A narrative to revive the globe
It was 1936. The stadium in Berlin exploded with an unprecedented silence before exploding into an eruption of joy. The man behind this was not a tiny individual who would later be called the Fuhrer. But the Afro-American athlete, Jesse Owens, who ran his ... -
All you wanted to know about Tamil New Year Puthandu- calendar, celebrations, festivities and food
Puthāaṇdu vāazhthugal! Don’t feel confused if you hear Tamilians greet each other this way on this special day in their lives. They’re just saying ‘Happy New Year!’ Puthandu (Puthu meaning ‘new’ + Andu meaning ‘year’) or Puthuvarusham (Puthu meaning ‘new ... -
All the ways you can praise Hanuman: the different chants of Bajrangbali
Bhoot pishach nikat nahi aave, mahabir jab naam sunaave (no evil spirit will come near you if you chant the name of Mahabir Hanuman) Most children in India grow up listening to this couplet. These two lines come from the Hanuman Chalisa (the 40-couplet pr ... -
A peek into eight of the most famous Hanuman temples in India
Lord Hanuman, son of the Wind God, Vayu, is considered the greatest devotee of Lord Rama. His loyalty and devotion to the Lord are legendary. A Vedic scholar, he has a host of epithets – Anjaneya and Anjaniputra (son of Anjana, his mother), Maruti and Vay ... -
Lord Panchmukhi Hanuman: The symbolism & significance
When Barack Obama, President of the United States of America revealed the contents of his pockets, there was a gasp of surprise at the recording studio. Nestled among the many totems was a miniature statue of the popular Hindu deity, Hanuman. “If I feel t ... -
Hanuman Chalisa- The Lyrics, Significance, & Meaning
Significance of Hanuman Chalisa Hanuman Chalisa is a timeless ode to devotion Lord Hanuman is known for his devotion to Lord Ram and is considered to be the embodiment of faith, surrender, and devotion. The ' Hanuman Chalisa ' is composed by S ... -
Everything you wanted to know about Chaitra Navratri 2020
Navratri is that time when two seasons meet. In this period of conjunction, limitless powers from the cosmos reach us in the form of energy. Every year, there are two Navratris- Chaitra Navratri and Ashwin Navratri. Chaitra Navratri marks the beginning o ... -
Everything you wanted to know about Chaitra Navratri
According to the Ramayana, Lord Rama worshipped Goddess Durga during Shardiya / Sharad Navaratri. In this period of conjunction, limitless powers from the cosmos reach us in the form of energy. Every year, there are two Navratris- Chaitra Navratri and Ash ... -
Gudi Padwa- The new year full of hope, harvest & happiness
“Just as Nature is new every moment, you become new by letting go of the past. One who rejoices in one's nature can rejoice with all of Nature. - ... -
10 Essential tips for women to protect hair and skin this Holi
Love playing Holi but afraid of the toll it takes on your hair and skin? Looking for natural ways to ensure your hair and skin remain unaffected? Well, we’ve got you covered. Holi lovers go all out on the day of Dhuleti. While many have taken the step to ...
