Sandhya aarti is one of the five types of aarti performed to worship a deity. In Hinduism, it’s a central rite of worship, and frequently accompanied with the singing of a mantra, hymn, or song in praise of the deity. The word “Aarti” comes from the Sanskrit word “Aratrika” – which means “to remove darkness”. According to some experts, aarti…
India is boosting its infrastructure and the capacity of generating more nuclear-powered energy to reduce its dependence on the imported energy resources. As the nation is witnessing a steady rise in energy consumption, the central government has set a target of building more nuclear power plants to satisfy the rising demand. Here’s a list of the top 7 nuclear power…
At first glance, Lord Shiva appears to be the ultimate god of destruction, whose rage no one wants to witness. It is not, however, Lord Shiva’s only quality; he is also revered as an epitome of benevolence and one of the easiest deities to please. As a result, he is often called Bholenath, which translates as “Lord of Innocence”. The…
Mantras are basically a group of Sanskrit words or syllables that may or may not have a literal meaning, but it’s a well-established fact that when chanted or uttered in a specific rhythm and style, mantras can unlock many psychological or spiritual powers. However, not all mantras are made equal. Some are intended for doing prayers, some for performing sacred…
Lord Shiva, the god of ultimate destruction, is one of the supreme gods in Hinduism. He is an inseparable part of the entire Hindu belief system, making his presence visible in every nook and corner of this country, either in the form of Shiva Linga, temples, idols, or even statues. When this much devotion towards a god meets modern architectural…
Temples in southern India are world-famous for their distinctive Dravidian architecture, which attracts millions of visitors every year. The Pallava dynasty, which ruled Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and many parts of northern Tamil Nadu until the 9th century, pioneered this style of temple construction. These southern Indian states now house some of the most ancient Hindu temples that are not only…
Lord Shiva is one of the three main deities of Hinduism. Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva are collectively called the trinity. They carry out an infinite cycle of creation, operation, and destruction of the entire universe. Among these three deities, Lord Shiva, as being the god of destruction, is responsible for the destruction and re-emergence of the universe. This endless cycle…
Dreaming is a natural phenomenon that we all experience while sleeping, but sometimes we also see some strange things in our dreams that are beyond our understanding. One such thing is seeing Yamraj in a dream. Lord Yama, popularly known as Yamraj, is one of the popular deities of Hinduism. He is the god of death, justice, and dharma. He…
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…
Lord Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction, responsible for destroying the universe and laying the foundation for a new beginning when the time comes. He is a member of the trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva), involved in the creation, welfare, and destruction of the cosmic universe. Devotees of Lord Shiva thus worship him in all of his forms in…
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,…
The Nirvana Shatakam is a Sanskrit stotram composed by one of the most adorned devotees of Lord Shiva, Adi Shankara. In this stotram, Adi Shankara has tried to condense the essence that all of the Upanishads teach. He has also shed light on the fundamental truth that we are all nothing more than pure consciousness. The Nirvana Shatakam stotram also…
