KOLUKATTAIS FOR GANESHA

Friday August 30, 2019

With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, let's see how Ganesha's favourite kolukattai is made.

ARTS AND CRAFTS – ACTIVITY

Thursday August 29, 2019

HINDU RITUALS AND BELIEFS – 2

Wednesday August 28, 2019

"Panditji, what is the importance of fasting?" asks Sitha. Let's read on to see what Panditji says.

HINDU RITUALS AND BELIEFS – 1

Tuesday August 27, 2019

"Panditji, why do we do pradakshina and why is it always done clockwise?" asked Little Krishna. Read on to know why.

DAHI HANDI

Monday August 26, 2019

Krishna and his friends eyed the hanging pots of butter and curd. The "Dahi Handi" or "pot of curd" was their target.

KRISHNA JANMASHTAMI

Friday August 23, 2019

Do you know the intriguing story that’s behind the birth of little Lord Krishna? Read on to know all about it!

SARASWATHI VANDANA MAALA

Thursday August 22, 2019

Goddess Saraswathi is the Devi who bestows us with all forms of knowledge and wisdom. Here are some bhajans to worship the Goddess of knowledge.

THE MAKING OF IDOLS FOR WORSHIP

Wednesday August 21, 2019

While making divine idols, the craftsmen reverently adhere to the rules in the sacred texts such as the Puranas and Agamas.

ARDHANARISHVARA – SHIVA AND SHAKTHI

Tuesday August 20, 2019

Representing the synthesis of masculine and feminine energies, Ardhanarishvara, is a part male and part female deity.

BRAHMA KUMARIS

Monday August 19, 2019

Brahma Kumaris is a spiritual movement and a way of life that began in the 1930’s in India and is now followed by millions across the globe.

 SATHYAKAMA THE TRUTHFUL

Friday August 16, 2019

Long ago, there was a boy named Sathyakama Jabala who lived with his mother. He was a young boy who thirsted for knowledge.

SRILA PRABHUPADA

Thursday August 15, 2019

Chaitanya Mahaprabhu had made a prediction which promised a successor to his mission of spreading Krishna's name to the whole world.

THE CLASSIC COCONUT

Tuesday August 13, 2019

Coconut, coconut water, coconut oil and coconut milk have many health benefits. Read on to know more,

THE RAMANATHASWAMY TEMPLE AT RAMESHWARAM

Monday August 12, 2019

This temple is of great importance to Hindus and it is believed that a pilgrimage to Kashi is not fulfilled without a visit to Rameshwaram.

VARALAKSHMI VRAT

Friday August 9, 2019

The Varalakshmi Vrat or Vratham, is a festival celebrated in honour of Goddess Lakshmi. She is the goddess of wealth who grants boons or varam.

SAINT MANICKAVASAGAR

Thursday August 8, 2019

Long ago, in the town of Thiruvadavur near Madurai was born a boy whose knowledge shaped him into a man of piety and honour.

KALIGHAT PAINTINGS

Wednesday August 7, 2019

The Kalighat paintings or Kalighat Pat originated in the 19th century and as the name suggests, in the area of the Kali temple along the ghats of Kolkatta.

THE PANCHA MAHA YAJNAS

Tuesday August 6, 2019

“Panchamahayajna” literally translates as “Five great scarifices” and it refers to the five sacred duties that are prescribed in the Vedas for all householders.

THE FESTIVAL OF NAGAPANCHAMI  

Monday August 5, 2019

Snakes have had a significant place in the culture of the Hindus since time immemorial. Nagapanchami is celebrated in several ways all over India.

THE LALITHA SAHASRANAMAM

Friday August 2, 2019

Lo and behold, as the devas conduct the powerful yagna, from the flames arises the mighty Lalitha Tripura Sundari, the embodiment of divinity, beauty, grace, power and fury.

THE AMAZING POWERS OF SIDDHARS

Thursday August 1, 2019

The term ‘Siddhar’ refers to a group of spiritually advanced and intellectual saints who had incredible powers called “Siddhi”.