Ritu

  • Lord Ganesha stories

    On the eve of Ganesha Chaturthi, here are some of the interesting stories about Lord Ganesha. How he became Ekdant Brahmavart Puran states that  when Parshuram went to Kailash Mountain to meet Shiva, he was meditating. Lord Ganesha did not allow Parshuram to meet Shiva. Parshuram got angry and attacked Ganesha. The weapon he used…

  • Haritalika Teej Story

    Haritalika Teej Haritalika Teej is a famous festival which is celebrated on the third day of  Shukla Paksha. This is celebrated by married women in the honour of Goddess Parvati and the observer has to fast for three days. The story behind this festival The word Haritalika is made by joining the words ‘harat’ meaning…

  • Lord Ganesha was made from turmeric paste

    There are many stories about Lord Ganesha’s birth, this one is the most popular. According to this, one day Goddess Parvati went to take a bath, she asked Nandi to guard the door and not let anyone inside. But being Lord Shiva’s faithful, when Shiva came, he didn’t stop him from entering. Seeing that she…

  • जन्माष्टमी श्री कृष्ण जन्म की कहानी का भी गूढ़ अर्थ है। इस कहानी में देवकी शरीर की प्रतीक हैं और वासुदेव जीवन शक्ति अर्थात प्राण के। जब शरीर प्राण धारण करता है, तो आनंद अर्थात श्री कृष्ण का जन्म होता है। लेकिन अहंकार (कंस) आनंद को खत्म करने का प्रयास करता है। यहाँ देवकी का…

  • This is an interesting conversation between Karna and Lord Krishna, where Karna asks that why he has been so unfortunate. Read on to know that how Krishna pacified Karna. Birth of Lord Krishna Karna’s question to Lord Krishna Karna asks Lord Krishna – “My mother left me the moment I was born. Is it my…

  • Lord Nataraja

    The artistic form of Lord Shiva is Lord Nataraja. This is an interesting story which tells how Lord Nataraja has manifested. He originated near the town of Chidambaram at the confluence of two rivers, Vellar and Cooleron.

  • According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is one of the three supreme gods. There is an interesting story behind the of appearance of Lord Shiva. One day, Brahma and Vishnu were arguing which among them is more powerful. At the same time, a massive, fiery pillar appeared. The roots and branches of the tree extended…

  • Lord Krishna’s eight wives are known as Ashtabharya. Out of these, Devi Rukmini was believed to be most devoted towards the Lord. Following is the fascinating story of how Rukmini got married to Lord Krishna Rukmi and Shishupala Devi Rukmini was daughter of Bhismak, who was king of Vidarbha. Rukmi was brother of her, who…

  • Maa Chandraghanta

    The third manifestation of goddess Durga is Devi Chandraghanta and on the third day of the Navratri goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped by the devotees. Maa Chandraghanta rides on Tiger, who is endowed with intense anger and violence and is known by this name because bell shaped mark of moon is present on her forehead. She…

  • भगवान विश्वनाथ वाराणसी, उत्तर प्रदेश, में स्थित मंदिर शायद हिन्दू धर्म में सबसे पवित्र तीर्थ है। हिंदू पवित्र तीर्थ यात्रा के लिए कम से कम करने के लिए वाराणसी जाने की संभावना है लोगों को अपने जीवनकाल में। मुख्य देवता भगवान विश्वनाथ और पवित्रतम सभी शिव मंदिरों की है। यह पश्चिमी पवित्र नदी गंगा के…