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The Gesture of the Sacred Skull: Understanding Kapala HastaIn Hindu sculptural and dance traditions, hastas — the codified hand gestures — form a silent language through which divine attributes, moods, and powers are communicated. Among the many attribute-supporting hastas described in shilpa shastras and natya treatises, kapala hasta holds a distinct place. It is the gesture by...

Brahmavaivarta Purana Story Of Vishwakarma building palace for IndraIndra, the ruler of the Devas and the guardian of the skies, once summoned Vishwakarma, the celestial architect, and commanded him to build a palace worthy of his position. "I am the overseer and lord of the three worlds," Indra declared, "and my dwelling must reflect that glory." Vishwakarma set to work and, i...

The Ineffable Divine: Why God Remains Beyond Human Comprehension in Hindu Wisdom In Hindu philosophical thought, there exists a profound understanding that has humbled seekers for millennia: the true nature of God transcends all human comprehension, definition, and imagination. While countless names, forms, rituals, and scriptures attempt to capture the essence of the Divine, th...

Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, October 31 2026 – It is Krishna Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waning or dark phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Krishna Paksha Sashti tithi or the sixth day during the waning or dark phase of moon till 9:25 PM on October 31. Then onward it is Krishna Paksha Saptami tithi or the sev...

Deepalakshmi: The Radiant Form of Mahalakshmi as the Bearer of LightAmong the many sacred images that adorn Hindu homes and temples, few are as luminous in meaning as Deepalakshmi. Depicting Goddess Mahalakshmi standing gracefully with an oil lamp held in each hand, this brass sculptural form is far more than an ornamental piece. It is a devotional statement that fuses light, pr...