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 →

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 →

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 →

It was one busy morning; my mom was cooking a scrumptious breakfast before we all arrived. We three sisters along with our families were to be there for our madalakki that evening. While, my father was busy tying the torana (A strand of fresh mango leaves tied to the main entrance of the house marking... Continue Reading →

This is the season of spring and freshness around. The trees with full bloom flowers adorn the sidewalks of every neighborhood. It is believed that the creator of Hindu pantheon Lord Bramha started his creation on this day- Chaitra suddha Padhyami. The vibrancy of life and verdant fields, meadows full of colorful blossoms signifies growth,... Continue Reading →

  I closed my eyes and took a deep breath as I prepared myself to tell about the Lord of the Lords- Shiva. For few moments, I sat in silence, the name Shiva captivated me and the mystic blood surged all over me. My little daughter could feel the sacred variance already. She sat along... Continue Reading →

My fate destined to be a Hindu, My parents including their families were ordained to celebrate every ritual in a religious way. They followed the sacredness successfully for generations.  As I grew, this became more a practice than understanding the knowledge these rituals possess. I respect our tradition and always wanting to know the importance... Continue Reading →