A Festival of Gratitude Among India’s many festivals, Chhath Puja stands apart for its simplicity and intensity. Celebrated mainly in Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Nepal’s Terai region. Honors Surya (the Sun God) and Chhathi Maiya, a protective goddess of fertility and well-being. Falls on the sixth day after Diwali. Marked by: Austere fasting Riverbank … Read more
The Beloved Elephant-Headed Deity Lord Ganesha is one of the most widely worshipped and beloved deities in Hinduism. Recognized instantly by his elephant head, potbelly, and gentle smile, he is the remover of obstacles, the patron of intellect and learning, and the god of new beginnings. Whether it’s the start of a journey, a business … Read more
Villain or a Misunderstood Genius? Ravana is often remembered as the ten-headed demon king of Lanka and the villain of the Ramayana. But his story is far more layered than a simple battle between good and evil. He was a brilliant scholar, a devout follower of Lord Shiva, a capable ruler, and a tragic figure … Read more
The River That Flows Through Time The Ganga is not just a river in India; it is a goddess, a mother, a purifier, and a symbol of spiritual liberation. Her descent from the heavens to the earth is one of the most revered and poetic stories in Hindu mythology. This tale is not only about … Read more
A Cosmic Crisis Unfolds In Hindu mythology, the story of Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean, is one of the most profound and symbolic tales. It’s not just a myth about gods and demons; it’s a metaphor for life, balance, and the pursuit of immortality. The tale begins with a crisis. The gods had … Read more
A Warrior Born of Fire and Purpose In the pantheon of Hindu deities, Kartikeya, also known as Skanda, Murugan, or Subrahmanya, is the god of war, youth, and divine strategy. His birth is not a tale of romance or lineage; it is a cosmic response to chaos. He is born not to rule, but to … 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
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
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
