Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Wednesday, April 22 2026 – It is Shukla Paksha Panchami and Sashti tithi or the fifth and sixth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Panchami tithi or the fifth day during the waxing or light phase of moon till 5:47 AM on April 22. Then onward it is Shukla Paksha Sas...

The Divine Birth of Sixty Thousand Sons: King Sagara's Extraordinary Legacy The Childless King's Penance King Sagara, a renowned ruler of the illustrious Ikshvaku dynasty, faced a profound personal crisis despite his wealth and power. Though blessed with two devoted wives, Vaidarbhi and Shaibya, the king remained without an heir to continue his noble lineage. This absence of pro...

When Pride Blinds Strategy: Ravana's Fatal Agreement in the Ramayana War The Ill-Fated Pact The great war between the forces of Lanka and the army of Rama stands as one of the most significant conflicts chronicled in the Ramayana. Before the clash of arms commenced, both sides entered into an agreement that would prove catastrophic for the demon king Ravana: they would abstain f...

The concept of "Bijankura Nyaya" in Hindu philosophy illustrates the idea of causality and the interconnectedness of phenomena. It's often used as an analogy to explain the relationship between cause and effect, emphasizing the continuity and perpetuity of existence. The Maxim - A bija (seed) gives rise to an ankura (sprout or shoot) which in time, grows into a plant or a tree ...

The Lakshagraha Conspiracy: Purochana's Role as the Expendable Instrument of Evil The Character in the Mahabharata Purochana occupies a significant yet tragic position in the great epic Mahabharata as the architect and minister serving the Kauravas in Hastinapur. His name has become synonymous with blind loyalty to malevolent masters and the ultimate price paid by those who serv...