Every year hundreds and thousands of devotees from all across India go on a holy journey wherein they visit a few of the most well-known sacred sites in the country. Of course, there might be different reasons why they make the arduous journey to go to the temples situated in hilly areas and mountainous regions....Read More
Don’t cut your hair on Tuesdays, swallow tulsi, or touch lizards – some of the superstitions deeply rooted in Indian culture. There are some things about which the whole world is superstitious. For instance, did you know that Air France doesn’t have a 13th row. Likewise, Lufthansa does not have a 17th row since the...Read More
One of the most important things that no Indian want to miss is the worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi (Lakshmi) on the day of Diwali. However, most people have always wondered why both Ganesha and Laxmi are worshipped together on the day of Diwali. Well, if you are among the many people wondering...Read More
6 WAYS INDIANS LIVING ABROAD CELEBRATE DIWALI
Is it Diwali time and you find yourself outside of India? No matter. Indians living abroad do not let the small matter of their absence from their country affect their Diwali celebrations in any way. Here are six ways in which you can celebrate the festival of lights no matter where you are in the...Read More
The Significance of Lighting Diyas On Diwali Festival
Diwali also referred to as Deepawali especially by the Southern Indians, is a very special and popular Indian festival among the Hindus. It is widely celebrated by the Hindu community. Diwali is a five-day festival and is celebrated once a year either in October or November – it had no fixed days. Many traditions and...Read More
5 Important Diwali Traditions And Customs You Should Know About
If have been to India, you would realise that Diwali is one of India’s most celebrated festivals. However, due to a large number of Indians in diaspora in other parts of the world, the festival is marked with an official holiday in most parts of the world. Diwali or Deepavali, as called by the Southern...Read More
Some of us find it easy to express our emotions through tears, while others do not give...Read More
Paranormal phenomena have mystified human beings since the dawn of time. It is not hard to imagine a typical early human who first looked ...Read More
Sri Durga Temple Rockbank – Largest Hindu Temples In Melbourne
The Sri Durga Temple Rockbank, known as the largest Hindu Temple in Melbourne, Australia, is located in the suburb of Rockbank in Melbourne. Since its opening on the 30 November, 2015, the temple has acted as a base for the Hindu community in Melbourne, where devotees often come together to celebrate and worship. It offers...Read More
WORLD PEACE STATUE ON SHOW IN MELBOURNE
World peace may be an elusive goal, but Tibetan monk Lama Khentrul Rinpoche hasn’t given up. He has commissioned a $100,000 tantric statue in the hope it will inspire people to seek world peace. The figure is set to be unveiled in Melbourne as part of a series of events meant to introduce the public...Read More