Hindu Mythology

Bank holiday for Mahashivratri 2025: Are banks open on February 26?

On Wednesday, February 26, banks will stay closed in certain states because of Mahashivratri. This week, banks in a number of cities will be closed for two days, but not consecutively

A pitcher of humanity: The evolving significance of the Kumbh Mela

Through history, the Mela has held different meanings for ascetics, the colonised, colonisers, and tourists-but all have been moved by its grandeur

Mahavatar Narsimha teaser out: Film tells the story of Vishnu's 4th avatar

Ashwin Kumar-directed Mahavatar Narsimha's teaser is out. This is the first animated movie based on the story of Bhakt Prahlad and his devotion to Lord Vishnu. Watch the teaser here

Sarva Pitru Amavasya 2024: Understanding rituals and their significance

The Hindu festival of Sarva Pitru Amavasya is celebrated on October 2, 2024. Honouring deceased ancestors is the focus of this day. It concludes the 16-day Pitru Paksha

Ekadashi Shraddha 2024: All about tithi dedicated to honouring ancestors

This year's Ekadashi Shraddha, also called Gyaras Shraddha, falls on September 27. The day is dedicated to paying tribute to honour deceased family members who passed away on Ekadashi Tithi

Pitru Paksha 2024: Dos & don'ts during the 16 days of Shradh rituals

Pitru Paksha, also known as Shraddha, is a holy month that lasts from September 17 to October 2. So, here are some important dos and don'ts to remember throughout this 16-day Shradh season

Skanda Sashti 2024: All about this sacred Hindu South Indian festival

On the Sashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha, Skanda Sashti is observed each month. The day of Skanda Sashti is now September 9, 2024. This day is mainly celebrated in South India

SJTA urges ASI for inspection, repair of Lord Jagannath's Ratna Bhandar

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) on Saturday wrote a letter to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to start the inspection work of the 'Ratna Bhandar' of the 12th-century shrine in Puri before undertaking repair and renovation of the Lord's treasury. The SJTA Chief Administrator, Arabinda Padhee in a letter to the ASI DG urged the central agency to take over the Ratna Bhandar and initiate scanning and geo-physical investigation using latest technology, conservation, repair and restoration of inner and outer chambers of the treasury of Lord Jagannath's temple in Puri. With both the inner and outer chambers of the treasury empty, the SJTA feels that the inspection works are required amid apprehensions about the presence of some secret tunnels or chambers inside the Ratna Bhandar. The SJTA has also urged ASI to conduct the necessary inspection work through IIT or CBRI-like institutions that have expertise while ensuring no adverse impact on the 12th-century shrine.

Hundreds gather for Jagannath Rath Yatra in Pakistan, video goes viral

Last month, hundreds of Hindus in Pakistan gathered to celebrate the Jagannath Rath Yatra, the symbolic journey of three deities; Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra

Kanwar Yatra 2024: Significance, routes, guidelines & all you need to know

The arduous Kanwar Yatra, undertaken as part of worshipping Lord Shiva, is considered an act of faith and devotion and symbolises the eternal bond between devotees and the deity

Elvish Yadav appears before ED for questioning in money laundering case

YouTuber Siddharth Yadav alias Elvish Yadav appeared before the Enforcement Directorate here on Tuesday for questioning in a money laundering case linked to suspected use of snake venom as a recreational drug in parties he hosted and related financial transactions, official sources said. The agency will record his statement at its zonal office located at Ashok Marg here. The central agency had registered a case in May and pressed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after taking cognisance of an FIR and charge sheet filed against him and linked persons by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh. Elvish Yadav was summoned by the agency in the second week of July but he sought deferment of the summons owing to his scheduled foreign travel and professional commitment. Rahul Yadav alias Rahul Fazilpuriya, a singer from Haryana allegedly linked to Elvish Yadav, was questioned by the ED in the said case, they said. Alleged generation of ...

SC to consider petition relating Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex dispute

On April 1, the top court issued notice on the plea challenging the Madhya Pradesh High Court order directing survey by the ASI at the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex

ASI submits scientific survey report of Bhojshala complex to MP HC

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday submitted its scientific survey report of the disputed Bhojshala-Kamal-Maula mosque complex to the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court. ASI's counsel Himanshu Joshi handed over the more than 2,000-page report to the HC's registry. "I have submitted the report," Joshi told PTI over phone. The HC will hear the case on July 22, he said. On July 4, the HC ordered the ASI to present by July 15 the complete report of the nearly three-month-long survey on the premises of the disputed 11th-century monument, the subject of a wrangle between Hindus and Muslims. The Hindu community considers Bhojshala as a temple of Vagdevi (Goddess Saraswati), while the Muslim side calls it Kamal Maula mosque. The HC on March 11 ordered the ASI, the country's premier agency for archaeological researches and protection of cultural heritage, to conduct a scientific survey of the complex on an application by 'Hindu Front for Justice'. It then gave

Mapping the labyrinth

Abraham Jacob delves into the deep vaults of ancient Indian writings on Hinduism and its philosophical experiments, providing an easy-to-read primer on both the country and its civilisation

Happy Vat Purnima 2024: Greetings and Quotes to share with loved ones

According to Drik Panchang, Vat Savitri falls on two days in the Jyeshtha month. On this day, married women mark a long day fast and worship god for the prosperity of their spouses and families

India's maiden mythology OTT platform 'Hari Om' set to debut: Details here

Vibhu Agarwal, the force behind this project, has previously been involved with platforms like 'Ullu' and 'Atrangii'

Chaitra Navratri 2024 Day 2: Puja rituals, shubh muhurat, and importance

Every day of Chaitra Navratri is dedicated to a different incarnation of Goddess Durga.On the second day, we pray to Maa Brahmacharini - the goddess of meditation and self-control

Granted ASI nod, Bihar gears up for excavation of 2,600-year-old site

The Bihar government is preparing the process for exploration of Buddhist sites visited by Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang in present-day Vaishali district, and excavation of the remains of 2,600-year-old structures in Banka, officials said on Monday. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) recently granted permission to the Bihar Heritage Development Society (BHDS), a wing of the state's Art, Culture and Youth department, to work in these two places. The excavations will be made in Bhadaria village with links to Hindu mythology and Buddhism, in Banka district near the Chandan river. "It has been established that Bhadaria is a historical place. As per initial studies, the remains found there are 2,600 years old," said Harjot Kaur Bamhrah, Additional Chief Secretary of the state's Art, Culture and Youth department. The ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey, a geophysical method that uses radar pulses to image the subsurface, has already been conducted in Banka and surrounding areas t

Swaminarayan Akshardham: All details on largest Hindu temple outside India

New Jersey's BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham is the biggest Hindu temple outside India. The temple will be opened to the public beginning from 18th October, 2023

Onam 2023: History, significance, celebration, and important dates

Kerala has begun the celebration of their most auspicious festival. The Onam Festival 2023 commences from August 20 and will conclude on August 31, 2023