Hinduism, being the oldest living religion in the world, offers an infinite number of gods and deities to pray to and worship. Some even say there are 33 million gods suggested in various hindu texts.
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…
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…
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…
Lord Yama is the Hindu god of death, dharma, and justice. He rules the realm of hell, also known as Yamaloka. He has quite a big influence on the core believers in Hinduism. Throughout India, Lord Yama is widely recognised by other names as well, such as Yamraj, Kaladeva, and Dharmaraja. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Yama is in charge…
Goddess worship has long been an integral part of Hindu culture. Here, devotees think of them as the ultimate divine mother, who is responsible for both the creation of the universe, and its protection from the opposite side of evil forces. There are many goddesses who are shown with multiple heads and arms, to convey their strength and power. However,…
In Hinduism, you can find a God for everything; from love to wealth, strength to wisdom, there is no shortage of Gods who represent these qualities. Many of us might have heard of the term before that Hindus have over 33 million gods. Even though it’s not entirely true as there’re not that many gods exist in Hinduism, the sheer…
Saraswati is one of the main goddesses in the pantheon of Hinduism. She is the daughter of Lord Brahma, who was created as the goddess of knowledge. However, there is another form of her that not many people know about. It is the tantric forim of Devi Saraswati, also known as Matangi. Are Saraswati and Matangi The Same Goddess? Saraswati…
Lord Hanuman is an important deity in the entire pantheon of Hinduism. Immortality is one of his well-known divine powers. It’s said that he is still alive and keeps visiting the tribal people in the forest of Sri Lanka from time to time. He is primarily regarded as a demigod bestowed with divine powers and abilities. Hanuman first appears as…
Rati is the goddess of love, sensuality, fertility in the pantheon of Hinduism. The word “Rati (रति)” is a Sanskrit term that literally translates to “pleasure, desire, or delight”. Etymologically, it refers to anything that can be enjoyed; but, in the context of hindu mythology, it is always used as connotation to sexual love. According to hindu beliefs, many mantras…
Chinnamasta is the sixth avatar of the Dasha Mahavidyas, also known as the ten great pearls of wisdom in hinduism. Tantric practitioners primarily worship this goddess, because they believe that whoever harnesses these powers of dasa mahavidyas can live a life beyond the comfortable standards and can possess certain supernatural abilities. The Iconography Of Goddess Chinnamasta Therefore, Goddess Chinnamasta plays…
Lord Rama is the main character of one of the most popular epic poem of Hinduism -The Ramayana. He ruled the entire subcontinent of India for hundreds of years after his return to Ayodhya. During this time, his and his brothers’ sons ruled over other parts of India. It was the moment in history in which ancient India attained greatness….
