Nara and Narayana – Twin-brother Avatar of Lord Vishnu
Nara and Narayana are twin sages who are the incarnated avatars of Lord Vishnu. Nara means human, and Narayana refers…
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Saphala Ekadashi
Saphala Ekadashi is observed in the honour of Lord Vishnu. Devotees observe a strict fast on this day and offer…
Read MoreSikh History This Week- DECEMBER 16, 2022, to DECEMBER 22, 2022
16th December 1634 Battle of Lahara Gaga between Moghals and Sikhs. 1665 Guru Tegh Bahadhur released from Aurangzeb’s detention. 1705 …
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Martyrdom of Sahibzadas
The martyrdom of the four “Sahibzaade” (Sons) is an important and integral part of the Sikh history and the occasion…
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The American Tradition of Happy Holidays
Holiday Season or Happy Holiday is a North American term that refers to the period of time from Thanksgiving until…
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Lord Shiva and his avatars
Lord Shiva is one of the towering deities of the Hindu trinity. He is hailed as the "destroyer" while Brahma…
Read MoreSikh History This Week- 9th December to 15th December
1710 Baba Gurbakhash Singh (Banda Bahadur) escapes Mughal forces. 1946 Nehru introduces assurances for Sikhs in Constituent Assembly. 1979 The…
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Bhagavad Gita Jayanti
Gita Jayanti is a very important day for Hindus. On this day, the holy book of Hindus, Bhagavad Gita was…
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Vivah Panchami
The day of Vivah Panchami is considered a special day in Hinduism. This day is celebrated every year on the…
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Kaal Bhairav Jayanti
Bhairav Ashtami, also known as Bhairavashtami, Bhairava Jayanti, Kaal-Bhairava Ashtami and Kaal-Bhairava Jayanti, is the holy day of Hinduism that…
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Guru Nanak- the builder of a Cohesive Society
"Guru Nanak's message can be briefly summarized as a doctrine of salvation through disciplined meditation on the divine name. The…
Read MoreGuru Nanak- Prophet of Oneness of Humanity
15th-century inter-continental globe-trotter sans cash, credit/ATM-card & multi-million airplane Humble Tribute on the 553rd Anniversary of the Blessed Advent of…
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Guru Nanak who taught oneness of humanity
I am reminded of a story – call it a fable - dating back to 1986. A middle-aged Sikh, travelling…
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Guru Nanak, The Environmentalist
“Guru Nanak’s environmentalism upholds the ethical objectives of contemporary eco-theologians—their concern with justice based on care pertaining to our present…
Read MoreGuru Nanak: The first master of the Sikhs
Guru Nanak was the founder of Sikhism, one of the youngest religions. Guru Nanak became the first Sikh Guru and…
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Tulsi Vivah
Tulsi (the Holy Basil), the sacred plant of the Hindus symbolizes purity and is famous for its medicinal properties and…
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Miracle at Panja Sahib (Hasan Abdal), Pakistan
By I.S. Saluja Sometime between the year 1510 and 1520, just before the Mughal rule began in India, Guru Nanak…
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Chhath Puja or Surya Shashthi
Chhath is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival which is historically celebrated in Bihar-Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and India's eastern Uttar Pradesh and…
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Here’s how Diwali is celebrated around the world
Other than India, Diwali is also celebrated in other parts of the world where Hindus are in prominent numbers. In…
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Govardhan Puja
The day following Diwali or the fourth day of the Diwali celebrations is known by the names of 'Padwa’ or…
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Diwali traditions: How the festival is celebrated in different states of India
Every Indian welcomes the divine festival of Diwali with open arms. Irrespective of different cultures and backgrounds, the nation comes…
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Bandi Chhor Divas
Bandi Chhor Divas, i.e., "the day of release of detainees" holds a great significance for the Sikhs since it was…
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Diwali celebrations: History, meaning and significance
“May the divine light of Diwali drive away all the darkness and bring peace, happiness and prosperity in your life."…
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Narak Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali
Choti Diwali or Narak Chaturdashi is generally observed a day before Badi Diwali. But this year, Chhoti Diwali and Badi…
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Dhanteras: The Festival of wealth
Dhantrayodashi, which is also known as Dhanteras, is the first day of five days long Diwali festivities. On the day…
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Diwali: The 5-day festival from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj
Every year, Hindus celebrate Diwali to mark the victory of good over evil, light over darkness, and happiness over despair.…
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Worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi together
Diwali the festival of lights is celebrated with full of enthusiasm and zeal throughout India and abroad with immense grandeur…
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Ahoi Ashtami Vrat
Ahoi Ashtami is Hindu festival that is mainly observed by mothers for the well being of their children. It is…
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