In the Hindu calendar, the celebration of Navratri is a significant one. People all around India become excited and dedicated to this auspicious occasion. 'Navratri' means 'nine auspicious nights' in Sanskrit. The nine-day celebration...
Satyanarayan Satyanarayan, Lord Vishnu's most pious form, is the target of a Puja ceremony. "Satya" refers to the truth, whereas "Narayana" refers to the supreme deity. Since then he has been revered as the pinnacle of righteo...
Hindus revere Hanuman with the Hanuman Chalisa, a religious song praising him. The Awadhi poet Tulsidas is widely credited with penning it in the 16th century. Hanuman's Chalisa comprises 40 verses, and the term "chalisa" comes from &qu...
This kind of Jaap is dedicated to Bholenath or Shiva, who is known for his compassion. Maha means great, Mrityu signifies death, and Jaya means victory, hence by reciting this Jaap, a person is granted triumph over death. Jaap, Mrityunjaya, rejuvenat...