Vasavi Jayanthi is the day when Goddess Vasavi appeared on earth. It is her birth anniversary Vasavi, a manifestation of Mother Goddess Adi Parashakti, worshiped by the Arya Vysyas. It is observed on the Vaishakh Shukla Paksha Dasami day, or the tenth day during the waxing phase of the moon, in Vaishakh month as per traditional... Continue Reading →
Bajrangi’s birth- Hanuman Jayanti
Bajrangi's birth- Hanuman Jayanti There have been many stories told about how Shiva’s avatar- Hanuman, came to be, here is the true tale of Hanuman’s birth. Amateur self made painting of Shiva-Hanuman, Ref picture from google. This tale began with the mischief of a young apsara named Anjana. As an apsara, Anjana was used to the... Continue Reading →
Akshaya Tritiya – The supreme abundance
Akshaya meaning Never diminishing. Tritiya meaning the third day in the lunar fortnight, In the Hindu month of Vaisakha. This day is considered auspicious with many significant instances as per our Hindu mythology. Many people mark this as their new beginnings, weddings, investing in gold, land and establishing new ventures. Few of the Significances: 1.... Continue Reading →
Gratitude Post- SNOVID2021
The past year has been rough on account of COVID and we have complained about doing the same routine over and again, I have been guilty of this from time to time and its about time to appreciate the normalcy. The last one week, Texas along with few neighboring states had hit by a snow... Continue Reading →
Until we meet again…
My mother's death isn't something I survived. It's something I'm still living through.I haven’t fully processed the pain of losing her two years later, and I doubt I ever fully will. But it is slowly getting easier. I was her child; she was my mom, and she was gone while I am still here… For... Continue Reading →
Our Thankful Tree- Gratitude in abundance
This year has been despicable with the pandemic confronting us and leaving us in jeopardy. What can we possibly be thankful for in 2020? While many of us are struggling to find a reason to be thankful about anything, I have realized many aspects to be grateful for. At times, our own light goes out... Continue Reading →
Quarantine Life- If you are home, you win!
In these unprecedented times, while most of us are staying away from home and family, the fear of uncertainty has been rising every day. We need to overcome hardship and find ways to keep us sane. Regardless of how many people you live with or how many times you have been able to see your... Continue Reading →
Immune Boosting Turmeric Tea
This ginger and turmeric immune boosting tea recipe is the best way to stay healthy during the cold winter months and help fight off a cold or flu. With the novel Corona Virus around the globe, we need to be circumspect and one way to build a stronger immune system is this simple tea. If... Continue Reading →
Morada Bagina – Significance
From time immemorial, the observance of festivals in India is a very important part of our culture, one such festival is Shri Swarna Gowri Vrata/ Gowri habba celebrated across southern India. Festivals of any religion are not about blind beliefs or superstitions but to drive away darkness and spend good time with friends and family.... Continue Reading →