Pitra Paksha 2025: Dates, Rituals, and How to Honor Your Ancestors

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Pitra Paksha, also known as the fortnight of ancestors, is a deeply spiritual period in Sanatan Dharma when Hindus express their gratitude, devotion, and homage to their departed forefathers. This sacred fortnight usually falls during the waning phase of the lunar month of Bhadrapada (September–October). According to belief, during Pitra Paksha the souls of ancestors (Pitrs) come down to Earth

Shiva A Timeless Reflection on the Supreme Being

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ॐ नमः शिवाय“Om Namah Shivaya”“I bow to Shiva, the auspicious one who resides in all beings.” Lord Shiva, the destroyer and transformer in the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva), is one of the most revered and enigmatic deities in Sanatan Dharma. His existence transcends time, space, and forms, representing the ultimate truth,

Goddess Shakti as Prakriti: The Essence of Nature

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In Hindu philosophy, Shakti is deeply associated with Prakriti, the fundamental principle of nature. Prakriti refers to the material world, the dynamic and creative force responsible for the universe’s existence, change, and continuity. Shakti, as the cosmic energy, manifests through Prakriti, making her the driving force behind all life and the natural order. The Meaning

Goddess Lakshmi and Maha Lakshmi: Understanding the Divine Feminine

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ॐ श्रीं श्रीये नमः।Om Shreem Shriye Namah. ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः।Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah. In Hinduism, Goddess Lakshmi and Maha Lakshmi are revered as embodiments of wealth, prosperity, and divinity. Though both are interconnected, they represent distinct aspects of abundance and spiritual energy. Understanding the difference between Lakshmi and Maha Lakshmi unveils their unique significance

Who Is Shiva?

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In Sanatan Dharma (also known as Hinduism), Shiva is one of the principal deities, honored as the Supreme Being and a central figure in the Hindu pantheon. Shiva represents both destruction and renewal, embodying the cycle of creation, preservation, and transformation. He is part of the Trimurti, along with Brahma (the creator) and Vishnu (the