Maha Shivaratri is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals. On this day, Lord Shiva devotees perform elaborate rituals, observe a fast, and meditate on the Shiva mantras to honor him. Maha Shivaratri is a religious festival that offers a spiritu…

India is the land of festivals, religious, secular, and cultural. Among these myriad festivals, the Maha Kumbh Mela stands tall as the emperor of them all. A mammoth event that unfolds once in 12 years, Maha Kumbh is both a religious celebration and…

Arudra Darshan is a festival observed by Lord Shiva devotees in South India. It is dedicated to Nataraja and is celebrated in the Tamil month of Margazhi on the day of Pournami (full moon) coupled with Thiruvadirai Nakshatra. It is believed that Sh…

Lord Vishnu is the Preserver Archetype in Hinduism. His task is to preserve Creation by ensuring that Dharma (righteousness) prevails in all the 3 worlds. Hence, whenever chaos and anarchy threaten to get the upper hand, he incarnates in some form …