After witnessing the financial success in producing animated films outside of the mainstream children’s genre, many Indian production houses are now attempting to produce full-length animated films (both in 2D and 3D) based on some of the popular Indian mythological stories, often on the epics of Mahabharata and Ramayana, or their characters. So, here is a list of some of…
Sanskrit had always been the unifying language of India before the Islamic invasion started around 1400 years ago. However, some experts with vested interests argue that Sanskrit has never been used as a medium of spoken communication in the southern part of India. Even today, if you see, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam are the predominant languages of south India. So,…
The popular notion of yoga that is often propagated to our minds through the online media doesn’t actually define the true nature of what yoga is. Although the world is slowly recognising the effectiveness of practicing yoga for a better and healthier life, it has failed to realize the root essence of yogic culture. Yoga Is Not About Physical Exercise…
Lord Yama (also known as Yamraj) is a popular god in Hinduism. He is best known as the god of death and the punisher of sinners, capturing and purifying the souls of all living being. He is the ruler of Naraka, the Hindu equivalent of hell. In the Hindu pantheon, Lord Yama is called by many names, such as Yamaraja,…
Not much is written about the daughter of Lord Yama (or, the hindu god of death). However, two puranas – Padma Purana and Bhagavata Purana mention her as the eldest daughter of Mrityu. Don’t be confused; Lord Yama is also sometimes addressed as mrityu (or, death) in serevel hindu texts. According to these puranas, Sunita (or, Sunitha) was the name…
Most of the present-day Hinduism is directly or indirectly based on the legends written in the Puranas. It is a vast collection of ancient literature (originally written in Sanskrit) covering a wide range of subjects, especially the stories of the various gods and deities in Hinduism. The Puranas were composed in the post-Mahabharata period. Because not all the sections of…
Lord Shiva is one of the most well-known hindu-gods in the world. People know him best as the god of ultimate destruction, however a few ancient scriptures mention him as the resurrector of the universe as well. He is among the three most prominent gods of Hinduism (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva himself), also known as the Trimurti. Lord Shiva is…
Death is one of the mysteries that has been puzzling every human civilization since the inception. No one really knows what’s on the other side of death, or what happens to our soul once we die. Modern science also seems to be unable to find a clear definition of what souls are, what they are made of. Science demands evidence,…
Lord Yama is the Hindu god of death, dharma, and justice. He rules the yamaloka (also known as naraka) and is responsible for carrying the afterlife justice to one’s soul after death. He punishes the sinners and rewards those who have lived a righteous life. According to the Shiva Purana, he is mentioned as the first mortal who was later…
In Hinduism, various types of aartis are performed to worship a deity. It’s an important religious ritual of worship that you can see being performed daily in any temple in India. Aartis often take place at the end of a puja and are usually performed by the brahmins (holy priests) and pandits of the temple. Despite the fact, that most…
Lord Hanuman is one of the most popular gods in Hinduism. He was one of the Hindu gods who never got married and lived a celibate life. Despite being a god, Hanuman never claimed his godly status. Instead, he presented himself as the greatest devotee and a servant of Lord Rama. People know him best for his undefeatable strength and…
India is the birthplace of some of the major and oldest religions in the world. The most ancient ones are Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. According to some experts, the earliest roots of Hinduism can be traced back to prehistoric times, over ten thousand years ago. In modern times, the leftover cultural influence of these ancient religions can be seen in…
