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The Yazidis are Kurdish speakers living in Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. The brutal genocide against the Yezidis was a hotly debated topic until recently. Although their culture is in the spotlight due to religious persecution in Iraq, few realize...

Ganapati is known by various names like Sumukha, Ekadanta, Kapila, Gajakarnaka, Lambodara, Vikata, Vighnesha, Vinayaka, Dhumraketu, Ganadhyaksha, Bhalachandra and Gajanana. There is a story behind each of his names. What are the various avatars of Lord Ganesha? At which age does Ganesha appear in which...

Guru Purnima (also known as Poornima) is a revered religious festival celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists in India, Nepal, and Bhutan. It holds great significance as a day to pay respect to spiritual teachers and leaders, and is also recognized as...

The subconscious mind is the part of your brain where all your deepest desires, fears and memories are stored. It’s also the part of your brain that controls your automatic behaviours and habits (like driving a car or brushing your teeth).

The world-famous Amarnath Yatra will begin on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Do you know which holy places pilgrims can visit while doing Amarnath Yatra..? Here are the 7 holy places visited by pilgrims during the Amarnath Yatra. Amarnath Yatra,...

Mantras are powerful tools for invoking the blessings of the divine. In Hinduism, chanting mantras is an integral part of pujas and other religious ceremonies. However, to derive the maximum benefit from chanting mantras, one needs to do it correctly. Here are...

Taking flowers for pooja is an integral part of Hindu rituals, embodying a sense of reverence and devotion. The act of gathering flowers is not merely a physical ritual but a symbolic gesture of gratitude and surrender to the divine. In this...

Ram Navami is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in honor of Lord Rama's birth. It is observed on the ninth day of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra, which typically falls in March or April according to the Gregorian calendar. Lord...

It may seem strange, but most often we deceive ourselves. People should seek to know the truth about themselves to understand what is happening in their lives. But in reality, 90% of people wear rose-coloured glasses, and most likely you do too....

Lord Jagannath, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is a revered deity whose mythology and legends are steeped in rich Hindu scriptures. The tales and stories surrounding Lord Jagannath captivate the hearts and minds of millions of devotees. From his divine manifestation to...