Epic behind the origin of Saligram / Shaligram
Saligram / Shaligram is the most sacred stone of worship says Indian traditions. In India, people worship God in every …
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12 Jyotirlingas and their stories – part two
In the previous article, we worshiped six out of 12 jyotirlingas. Now it’s time to worship the remaining six jyotirlingas. …
Twelve Jyotirlingas and their stories – part one
Twelve Jyotirlingas are the divine forms of Lord Shiva, the Supreme God. The term Jyotirlinga is a Sanskrit word, in …
Unicorn and history
A unicorn is a legendary creature with a single, large, pointed, spiraling horn on his forehead. It has been depicted …
What is Spirit Possession? Type of Possessions?
Spirit possession takes place when the spirit, ghosts, demons, etc. controls the human body. This concept is prevalent in many …
Bhootharaja temple – temple dedicated to Brahmarakshasa!!
Temple is a place of divinity, a seat for spiritual activities. Bhootharaja temple is one of the not much-explored temples …
Four horsemen of the Apocalypse
The fable of Four horsemen of the Apocalypse is present in the last Testament of the Bible written by John …
‘Roopkund’, the mysterious lake of human skeletons
Roopkund Lake is situated at a high altitude in the Uttarakhand state of India. It is a glacial lake in …
Yugadi – celebrations, scientific significance and stories
What is the significance of the Yugadi celebration? What is the story related to Yugadi celebrations? Is it similar to …
Why do people say ‘Touchwood’?
The word ‘Touchwood’ is used to ward off bad luck and bring good fortune. There is a belief that if …