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
Made in India brings you a roundup of all the exciting Diwali events that happened all around Australia in 2015. In this piece, we take you to the Brisbane event which happened at King George Square. Diwali is celebrated with great pomp all over Australia. In this article, we bring you the roundup of events...Read More
There is an old wives’ tale that stops people from cracking knuckles with the threat of oncoming arthritis. But it was probably invented by someone who was so irritated with people cracking their knuckles all around him that he wanted to make them all stop. After all, so many people crack their knuckles so commonly....Read More
Have you ever found yourself wondering why in spite of praying so hard, you still feel an emptiness within? Introspect and check whether it was a true prayer, or only a demand for the fulfilment of your own desires The Purpose of Prayer A disciple asked his Guru, ‘Do prayers reach God?’ The Guru replied,...Read More
As we come to the end of September, we looked back at the month in which much has happened in the world. But as they say, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Nothing exemplifies this better than festivals. No matter who is in charge and who is in jail, no matter...Read More
The story of Krishna’s death has been told and re-told many times. In the Mausala Parva of the Mahabharata, the tale of Yadavas coming to ruin by in-fighting has been narrated in detail. It is said that they fought with clubs made of eraka grass. At the end of this book, a hunter’s stray arrow...Read More
Equanimity –that delicate balance and poise between the mind, body and soul is a difficult state of mind to achieve without faith in a higher power. The vagaries of life can be a difficult thing to cope with. Life across generations has always been a tough deal for mankind. The problems change with every generation....Read More
In the Mahabharata, the most popular male and female characters are Krishna and Draupadi respectively. While Krishna has been elevated to the status of God in Hinduism, Draupadi continues to be the perennial talking point when it comes to modernity and independence in women today. It is not surprising, therefore, to see speculations – among...Read More