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The idea behind the Bindi as a chakra goes back to 3000 B.C. when Hindu rishi-munis wrote about it in the Vedas. Therein they described the physical/spiritual value of the seven chakras in the human body, the sixth one being the ‘third eye’ chakra. This is where the Bindi is placed, namely at...

Far from being a personal style statement, the Bindi is essentially a sacred symbol in India. It is exclusively worn by women to signify one of the seven chakras. Most people assume that it only represents a woman’s marital bond, which is just one part of its overall significance. Often...

The Maurya Empire is the first known empire in recorded history that spanned most of India into a political unity. However it is indeed apparent that such a unity may have existed in pre-Maurya times. It is widely believed that the Mauya Empire was begun in the 4th century BC. However there is a...

He was popularly known as "Kayamkulam Kochunni", because he hailed from that village in Travancore, once a princely state, now part of Kerala, and there were few comparable to him in chivalry and kindness either in Kayamkulam or in any of the surrounding villages. Born of poor parents some two...

Kichakesvari /Kichakeshwari / Kichakeswari temple is located at a longitude 85° 49° 58°degree east and latitude of 21° 55° 39° degree north and it is 1220 ft above sea level. The temple itself faces towards the east. It consists of a square rekha vimana that stands over a high platform of 1.20...

Lord Brahma blessed lord Hanuman with blessings that no weapon of war would be able to kill him. Lord Brahma also blessed hanuman with the power to kill fear and as a result of Lord Hanuman is worshiped for strength. Praying or Chanting hanumans name or mantra ensures that all fears will be killed.

One of the reasons I am able to translate Sanskrit texts into English with some ease is that Telugu happens to be my first language, where I am automatically introduced to the subtle nuances of Sanskrit. In Telugu many old and archaic Sanskrit words and phrases come to life as how they were...

I would prefer to answer this from the perspective of the scriptures not from the perspective of Hindus since Hindus are not an organized community and their numerous opinions on this subject cannot be summarized or generalized. The Bhagavadgita says clearly that those who do not disturb others...

First, you have to decide is whether you are a religious person or a spiritual person. If you are a religious person, you have to see how far you will take your religion seriously. For me religion is a stepping stone, a phase in the spiritual life of an aspirant. Religion is a mixture of...

One of the central features of Hinduism is belief in rebirth. Each soul goes through numerous births and deaths before it achieves liberation. Belief in rebirth also leads to several other beliefs. For example, Hindus believe that marriage is between two souls, who are bound to the cycle of...

Radha-Krishna are not two different names! Here in India we worship them as Radha-Krishna representing their divine oneness. Historically, the two never got married, and yet praises for their unquestioned devotion are perhaps going to be sung for an eternity. The best way of perceiving their...

We all have grown up listening to the tale of Ramayana. And we all have been mystified by the character of Kumbhakarna, who supposedly slept for six months in a row. But haven’t we all wondered as to why he slept so much, and how was that even humanly possible. There is an interesting story set...

The Mahabharata is one of the finest pieces of literature in this world. No other historical scripture divulges so deeply in the complexity of the human mind, its personality and how it reacts to things. It is profound and entertaining at the same time. It teaches us to apply philosophy when we...

Arabian Vedic Roots [Note: A recent(2004) archeological find in Kuwait unearthed a gold-plated statue of the Hindu deity Ganesh. A Muslim resident of Kuwait requested historical research material that can help explain the connection between Hindu civilisation and Arabia.] Glancing through...

A Very Short Introduction to the Three Types of Kathaa The second chapter of the first book of the Nyaaya Sutras discusses the various kinds of kathaa or dialogue as well as the different types of argumentation that can arise during them. I present a partial summary of the contents of that...

Another commonly believed legend about the origin of Diwali/Deepavali is about the murder of Narakasura. Narakasura was the son of Mother Earth, who terrorized the world with his evil ways. He had captured more than 16,000 women and held them in his palace. Lord Krishna came to the rescue of...

Looking to find out what your horoscope sign is? Using the chart below you can easily find your Sun Sign or rhe zodiac sign of anybody you know. The 12 signs of the zodiac are: Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius. Sun Sign...

Each one of the 12 zodiac signs has one or more gem stones associated with it. Do ou know which stone is associated with your zodiac sign? Using the chart below you can easily find out which stone is associated with your zodiac sign. Zodiac Sign Gem Stone(s) Capricorn Garnet Aquarius...

Finding Compatible Signs :- Compatibility of the signs is must, when you are looking to built up relationship. Take advantage by looking into compatibility chart to develop successful relationship. Start your next relationship off right with people who have a compatible zodiac sign. Capricorn...

8 Most Popular Festivals in India are as below: Diwali Dussehra or Vijayadasami Ganesh Chaturthi Holi Navaratri, Dussehara, Durga Puja Onam Krishna Janmashtami/Govinda - Birth of Lord Krishna Durga Puja Rakhi or Raksha Bandhan