The second varna in Hinduism is Kshatriya. Varnas is the essence of Hindu society. Each varna has been assigned a certain job that they must do. For example the responsibility that is given to the Kshatriyas is to fight and protect the other varnas. The Kshatriya comes just after the Brahmins. They are the police […]
Shivratri is a day of extreme importance for the Hindus. Mahashivratri is the auspicious night dedicated to Lord Shiva. The entire day and night are spent in prayers of Shiva. In this article we discuss the importance of Maha Shivaratri and the rituals associated with worshiping Shiva on this day.
There are four varnas in Hinduism. Varnas means the sections of the society. The Hindu society was divided into four varnas. The four varnas are – Brahmins, Khatriyas, Vaishyas and Shudras. Even today the system of Varnas is followed but not as strictly as it was years back. The first and the most important of […]
Metaphysics Knowledge dedicates this bhai dooj to all sisters who left this world before time Along the journey some people are left behind never to be seen again Yet it would be a disrespect if one remembers them with a sense of pain During their lives, they always were happy and happiness did they […]
Dhanteras this year will be celebrated on 5 November 2018. It is one of the most significant days in the Hindu calendar and comes on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of Kartik month. It always falls in October or November. A day or two before the Diwali is Dhanteras. For today the auspicious […]
We in this article will try to understand why and how Dandiya is performed during Navratri. Navratri is the festival of nine nights when goddess Durga is worshipped in different parts of the country. India is a land where different cultures come together. Dandiya is a part of the culture of Gujrat and Rajastan, primarily […]
There are many famous legends and personalities that were born in India and who have made indelible marks in world history, politics and literature. When we talk about the best minds that were born in India there are two names that will have to make it to this list no matter what and the names […]
21st September 2018 is being celebrated as Muharram across the world. We dedicate this article to explain to the readers the significance of this festival. Muharram is the name of the first month of the Islamic year. In Islam four months are considered to be the most sacred and Muharram is one of these months. […]
Today is 13th September 2018 it is celebrated all across the country as Ganesha Chaturthi. It is the day the lord is worshiped in almost every Hindu house of the country. Lord Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and goddess Parvati. He is the most important lord in Hinduism. It is a custom to […]
Nazar is a very traditional concept. It is like someone who not a well wisher is trying to create damage. Literally speaking the word nazar means eye. The story goes like this that there is a Deity known as Lord Shani. It was said that whenever he would visit any place the place would destroy. […]