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Mythology and the Cosmos: The Search Long before telescopes, satellites, or space observatories, human beings looked up at the night sky with wonder. The stars, the moon, the endless stretch of darkness, these were not empty spaces but filled with meaning, stories, and gods. Mythology became humanity’s earliest way of explaining the mysteries of the … Read more
A Night of Reverence and Fearlessness Kalabhairav Jayanti is one of the most intriguing festivals in the Hindu calendar. It commemorates the birth of Lord Kalabhairav, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, who is revered as the guardian of time (Kala) and the protector of the universe. Falling on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the … Read more
Mythology as Psychology: Myths as Mirrors of the Mind Across cultures and centuries, myths have been humanity’s first psychology. Long before therapy rooms or scientific studies, people told stories to explain the mysteries of fear, love, courage, despair, and transformation. Whether in the Indian epics, the Greek tragedies, the Norse sagas, or Japanese folktales, myths … Read more
Egyptian Mythology: Death as a Journey, Not an End For the ancient Egyptians, death was not the end of life but the beginning of another chapter. They believed that existence extended beyond the grave and that how one lived determined how one would be remembered and rewarded in the afterlife. With gods like Osiris and … Read more
Gita Jayanti 2025: All You Need To Know Gita Jayanti 2025: Date Monday, 1 December 2025 Gita Jayanti 2025: Tithi & Timing (India) Ekadashi Tithi begins: 30 November 2025 at approx. 12:23 PM Ekadashi Tithi ends: 1 December 2025 at approx. 11:37 AM Best time for reading/chanting the Gita & for puja is on the … Read more
Mount Meru: A Sacred Axis of the Universe In the vast tapestry of Indian mythology, Mount Meru holds a place unlike any other. Known as the cosmic mountain, it is believed to be the axis around which the entire universe revolves. For centuries, sages, poets, and temple builders have drawn inspiration from Meru, embedding its … Read more
More Than Just a Festival Christmas is celebrated across the world as the birth of Jesus Christ, yet its roots and traditions go far beyond Christian theology. Over centuries, it has absorbed elements from Pagan rituals, Norse mythology, Roman festivals, and European folklore. The modern celebration of Christmas, with Santa Claus, decorated trees, gift exchanges, … Read more
Animals in World Mythologies: Sacred Symbols From the earliest stories told around fires to the great epics written in scriptures, animals have been more than just companions in human life. They have been teachers, guardians, and symbols of divine forces. Across cultures and civilizations, animals in world mythologies hold a central place, representing everything from … Read more
The Beginning of the Avatar Tradition In Hindu mythology, the concept of avatars, divine descents of Lord Vishnu to restore balance, forms one of the richest threads of storytelling. Among the ten principal avatars, the Matsya Avatar is recognized as the very first, setting the stage for all the others that would follow. The word … Read more
Women in an Epic of War and Dharma The Mahabharata, one of the greatest epics of world literature, is often remembered for its heroes, Arjuna’s valor, Bhishma’s vows, and Krishna’s divine guidance. Yet, beneath the thunder of battles and the clash of kingdoms lies another narrative, quieter but equally powerful: the stories of women of … Read more