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Who Was Alakshmi, Goddess Lakshmi's Elder Sister?

Most people know Goddess Lakshmi as the deity of wealth, abundance and happiness. During Diwali, families clean their homes, light diyas and perform Lakshmi Puja to seek her blessings. However, fewer people know about Alakshmi, a figure associated with the opposite qualities. In some Hindu traditions, she is described as…

MyLifeXP · Nov 2

Dhanteras Is About More Than Money: The Forgotten Story of Lord Dhanvantari

Long before the festival became strongly associated with buying gold, Dhanteras was connected with Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and a symbol of health and healing. His appearance is traditionally linked to one of Hindu mythology’s most famous stories, the Samudra Manthan, or churning of the cosmic ocean.So, why is…

MyLifeXP · Oct 23

Unveiling the Snake in Samudra Manthan and His Significance

The story of Samudra Manthan is full of powerful gods, demons, magical treasures and important lessons. But there is one character who played a major role without getting as much attention as others. His name was Vasuki. Vasuki was a huge and powerful serpent who became the rope used to…

MyLifeXP · Aug 28

7 Hindu Festivals You Never Knew Came From One Story

Every year, millions celebrate Diwali, Mahashivratri, Dhanteras, Kumbh Mela, and many other sacred occasions. But very few people realize that many of these festivals are connected by a single cosmic event. An event so extraordinary that it involved gods, demons, poison powerful enough to destroy creation, divine treasures, celestial beings,…

MyLifeXP · Jun 3

5 Dangerous Animals Linked to Lord Shiva That People Still Fear Even Today

Lord Shiva is not surrounded by soft, harmless creatures. His world is full of beings that humans often fear, avoid, or approach with caution. A serpent rests around his neck. A powerful bull waits at his feet. A tiger skin becomes his garment. A dog walks with his fierce form,…

Times Life · May 12

5 Animals Worshipped in India That Can Be Extremely Dangerous

We often want spirituality to comfort us. But sometimes, it does the opposite. It shows us the parts of life we keep running from: fear, ego, power, attachment, confusion, and the wildness inside us that refuses to be controlled. These animals are not just creatures from stories. They are mirrors.…

Times Life · Apr 29

5 Sacred Animals in Hinduism That Are Also Among Nature’s Most Dangerous

Hinduism does not worship animals in the shallow sense of putting them on a pedestal and forgetting what they are. It does something more difficult. It asks us to see the divine through forms that are beautiful, terrifying, protective, unpredictable, and fully alive. That is why so many sacred animals…

Times Life · Mar 12

Why Lord Shiva Wears a Snake Around His Neck: Meaning & Symbolism

Lord Shiva is known as the Destroyer and Transformer within the Trimurti. Famously known as Bholenath, Maha Dev and Nataraj, Shiva destroys the universe in order to ensure renewal and liberation. In fact, the name Bholenath means the “the innocent Lord.” It represents the compassionate and benevolent nature of the…

Times Life · Mar 11

5 Snakes That Are Considered Sacred in Hinduism

अनन्तं वासुकिं शेषं पद्मनाभं च कम्बलम्। शंखपालं धृतराष्ट्रं तक्षकं कालियं तथा॥ This ancient verse remembers the great serpents of sacred lore. In Hindu thought, the snake is not merely a creature of the earth. It is a symbol of infinity, energy, protection, and cosmic balance. While many cultures fear serpents,…

Times Life · Mar 3

Snake in Dream Meaning According to Hinduism & Lord Shiva

Sigmund Freud wrote that “Dreams are the the royal road to the unconscious.” Even though many of us forget our dreams within few hours of wakefulness, if we truly sit down and evaluate them, we can attain very important information about ourselves and about our deep feelings and inner truths.…

Times Life · Feb 26