A Hero Born in Shadows Karna is one of the most compelling and tragic figures in Indian mythology. His life, as narrated in the Mahabharata, is a tale of courage, loyalty, injustice, and inner conflict. Born with divine blessings yet raised in obscurity, his journey is marked by constant struggle between fate and choice, honor … Read more
Vidura Niti: A Silent Pillar in a Tumultuous Court In the grand tapestry of the Mahabharata, where kings wage wars, sages curse dynasties, and gods intervene in mortal affairs, Vidura stands apart, not as a warrior or a ruler, but as a voice of reason. Born of a maid and the sage Vyasa, Vidura was … Read more
Nala and Damayanti: A Love Chosen by the Gods, Tested by Destiny In the vast ocean of stories that make up the Mahabharata, the tale of Nala and Damayanti stands out as a lyrical interlude, a love story woven with divine intervention, human frailty, and the redemptive power of devotion. It is a narrative where … 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
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
Why Govardhan Hill Still Matters! Govardhan Puja is often described in quick sentences as “the day Krishna lifted Govardhan hill,” but that summary misses what the story does: it reframes the relation between people, cattle, and land and proposes a way of valuing local sustenance over distant ritual dominance. The festival and its core tale … Read more
A Fast That Holds a Child’s Life in Its Hands Ahoi Ashtami is one of those intimate festivals that folds together household ritual, folk story, and the deep anxieties of parenthood. Observed primarily in parts of North India, it’s a day when mothers (and many other caregivers) fast for the well-being and long life of … Read more
Relevance of the Mahabharata in Modern Times The Mahabharata, one of the greatest epics of Indian civilization, is not merely a story of kingdoms, wars, and dynasties. It is a treasure trove of philosophy, ethics, politics, spirituality, and human psychology. Composed thousands of years ago, it continues to shape Indian thought and culture, making it … Read more
Sharad Purnima, which falls on the full moon night of the Ashwin month, signals the end of the monsoon and the start of the harvest season. Sharad Purnima 2025 is significant not just for its spiritual rites but also for the numerous cultural customs that exist throughout India. Unlike most festivals where rituals are observed … Read more
