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 …
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‘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 …
Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Vishnu or Krishna
Sudarshan Chakra is an auspicious disc-like weapon with 108 jagged edges, used by the Hindu God Krishna or Vishnu. It is …
Whispering in Nandi’s ears – is this just a myth or has any reason?
We might have seen people whispering their wishes in Nandi’s ears at Shiva temples? Is there any particular reason or …
Ten avatars of Lord Vishnu
God incarnates on Earth to save mankind from any unrighteous activities or anything evil happening to them. Through the incarnation, …
Prana pratishtha and its importance
Prana Pratishtha refers to the ceremony or rite which infuses life in the image of God. This is called Consecration …
Why Ganga water (Gangajal) is pure?
Ganga water (Gangajal) is more holy than any other river water in India. According to Hinduism, Ganga water is of …