New addition to India’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List
On March 7, Six new properties, including 5 archaeologically important places, have been added to India’s tentative list by UNESCO’s […]
The secret behind Jyotirlinga names
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr Dinesh Soni (@indian.temples) In Shaivism in India, the term Jyotirlinga
Mahakumbh : Story, History and Mystery
As per the data made public by Maha Kumbh organisers, over 65 crore people took sacred bath in the holy
The Jyotirlingas : An introduction to the legends and history of the 12 sacred Shaivite Temples
Introduction In Shaivism in India, the term Jyotirlinga holds a very specific religious value. The Word Jyotirlinga is a Sanskrit
Balrama : The unsung hero of Hinduism
Balarama, the elder brother of Krishna, does not find a lot of significance in worship today. However, he existed as
Krishna, Bhakti movement and regional worship
Introduction Krishna, the eighth incarnation of Vishnu, is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. Krishna is widely known
Roots of Faith: The Symbolism of Trees in Hinduism
Introduction Once upon a time, inside the Hiranyagarbha, Brahma awakened from deep sleep. He looked around and he saw nothing.
Spiritual Secrets from Hinduism : A Book Review
In recent times, we are seeing a lot of misconceptions being spread about Hinduism. Politicians are bringing posters of Shiva
Walking the Sacred Path: The Tradition of Pilgrimage on Foot
As Shravan month starts; and the earth becomes covered by the carpet of green grass; we see thousands of Shiva
Unveiling the Vedic Gods: The Divine Beings of Ancient Indian Scriptures
Temples and deities are an integral part of our society today. We see temples dedicated to deities like Vishnu (in