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Why the Ramayana Is Not the Story of a Prince and Princess Who Lived Happily Ever After - Beyond the Kingdom and the Queen: What Ramayana Really Teaches About LifeRama defeated Ravana, regained his queen and his kingdom, and the story could have ended there, with everyone living happily ever after. But the Ramayana never truly ends. Rama is human, with all human emotions, a...

Matangeshwar Temple of Khajuraho: The Living Shivling That Grows with Time The Matangeshwar Temple of Khajuraho, located in present-day Madhya Pradesh, stands as one of the most spiritually significant Shiva temples in India. Dating back over a thousand years to the era of the Chandela dynasty, this sacred shrine is unique for housing a colossal Shivling believed by devotees to ...

A man once approached Sri Ramanujacharya with a sincere request: "Show me the way towards the divine. How can I attain God?"Sri Ramanuja responded by asking, "Have you ever loved anybody?"The man, taken aback, retorted, "What are you talking about? Love? I am a celibate. I avoid women just as I would avoid a disease. I don't look at them; I close my eyes."Undeterred, Sri Ramanuj...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, May 20 2026 – It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Chaturthi tithi or the fourth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 3:56 PM on May 20. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fi...

Shri Kali: The Fierce Divine Mother Who Conquered Darkness Shri Kali represents one of the eleven distinguished forms of Goddess Kali venerated in Hindu tradition. She embodies the fierce yet protective aspect of the Divine Mother, manifesting as a powerful force that eliminates evil and protects devotees from malevolent influences. As a manifestation of Goddess Parvati, Shri Ka...