Every year, as the rains fade and the skies turn clear, a special time arrives in India—the festival of Navratri. For nine nights, homes are lit with diyas, temples echo with the sound of bells, and the air is filled…
India is a land of temples, palaces, fortresses, and stories. Some stories are glorious tales of bravery, others are tragic sagas of betrayal, and a few are wrapped in such mystery that they send shivers down your spine. Among the…
When we think of Lord Shiva, the first images that come to mind are those of the mighty destroyer, the compassionate Mahadev, the father of Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya, and the eternal husband of Goddess Parvati. For centuries, temples,…
When we think of the Ganga, the first image that comes to mind is of a river flowing endlessly, carrying with it faith, purity, and life. For millions of Hindus, the Ganga is not just a river; she is a…
भारतीय पुराणों और कथाओं में भगवान विष्णु और नारद मुनि की अनगिनत लीलाएँ वर्णित हैं। विष्णु सृष्टि के पालनहार हैं और नारद मुनि उनके परम भक्त, साथ ही देवताओं और असुरों के बीच संवाद सेतु भी। लेकिन एक कथा ऐसी…
“Bijli” means lightning in Hindi, and “Mahadev” is another name for Lord Shiva. The temple got this unusual name because of an extraordinary phenomenon: This cycle of destruction and renewal has been going on for centuries. The devotees believe that…
If you ever sit with the elders in Himachal Pradesh, especially in Chamba, you will hear stories that sound more like whispers of the mountains than just ordinary tales. Among them, the story of Mani Mahesh stands tall. This isn’t…
Raat का अंधेरा, आसमान में ठंडी हवा बह रही हो और अचानक चमकता चाँद काला पड़ने लगे… यही पल है जब लोग कहते हैं – “आज चंद्र ग्रहण है।” हम सब बचपन से सुनते आए हैं कि ग्रहण सिर्फ़ खगोलीय…
India’s land is dotted with temples and sacred shrines that carry within them centuries of faith, myth, and history. Among these, one of the most revered Shakti Peethas is the Shri Bajreshwari Devi Temple, popularly known as the temple of…
Among the many Shakti Peeths of India, one temple stands apart for its mysterious power and miraculous presence of the eternal flame. This is the temple of Mata Jwala Ji, also known as Mata Jwalamukhi, located in the Kangra district…