Hindu Deities

The Ramayana is one of the largest epics in world literature. It consists of twenty four thousand verses and is sub-divided into seven parts and five hundred chapters. Written by Valmiki, it was first written in Sanskrit and later translated into ...

We are often asked the question ''Who gave you your name?'' And the answer is filled with joy when we talk about the family member who gave us his or her favourite name. But don't you ever wonder who named the ...

We all know that Lord Shiva had two sons. But very few know that he had daughters too. Read on to know who the daughters of Lord Shiva are. When Goddess Parvati expressed the desire to visit the most beautiful ...

The love of Radha and Krishna is famous not only in India but all across the world. It is an example of pure, selfless and undying love. While Krishna was the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, Radha was the incarnation of ...

A brave warrior and a deep devotee of Shri Ram, Lord Hanuman is known to bless his devotees with good health. It is believed that worshipping him can provide you with a quick recovery from all kinds of health problems. Along ...

Saturn is one of the strongest planets in the solar system. Its Indian name is Shani. Shani Dev is the son of Sun God. Shani Dev is worshiped on a Saturday. Fasts are specially prescribed for those who have a weak ...

Ayudha puja is a special festival that is celebrated in South India. While Navratri is being celebrated with much pomp and splendour in North India, the Southern parts of India have a very different flavour of festivities to offer. Ayudha Puja ...

Navratri is the festival that we celebrate in honour of Goddess Durga. She is known by many different names such as Kali, Parvati, Gowri, Sati, Mahamaya and Mahishasura Mardini. Goddess Durga is the consort of Lord Shiva and the supreme female ...

Most people know about Durga Puja. It is the main festival of West Bengal and is largely celebrated across the nation, where Goddess Durga is offered prayers. The Puja starts with the Shashti Tithi of Ashvin month falling during the Shukla ...

Women are always seen as a subordinate to men. Be it in any country or culture, the position of women is always substandard when compared to men. Though many people strive on the rights for women, the patriarchal society overpowers women's ...

Rourkela, Dec 26 (UNI) At least 78 tribals belonging to sixteen families from Balilepta, Gudguda, Chikitia, Sorada and Bhojpur were reconverted to Hinduism at ceremony organised by Viswa Hindu Parishad in Chikitia village under Nuagaon block of Sundergarh district yesterday.<br/><br/> Those ...