DARK SECRETS: Yamuna person - The Real Truth

Why Do Pens and Books Become Sacred on Bhai Dooj?

Imagine entering a home during the Diwali season and finding pens, notebooks, inkpots and business account books arranged for a religious ceremony. Instead of being used for writing, these everyday objects are decorated with flowers and worshipped. This unusual tradition is known as Kalam-Dawat Puja, and it is associated with…

MyLifeXP · Nov 9

Why Yama Freed Hell's Souls to Visit His Sister on Bhai Dooj

Imagine the god who decides the fate of every soul leaving his kingdom, opening the gates of hell and travelling to his sister's home for a meal. Why would Yamaraj, the lord of death, do something so unusual? The answer lies in a sister's simple wish. She did not ask…

MyLifeXP · Nov 9

Why Lord Shiva Warned Against Crying After Diwali

What if one day of sadness could define how you experience the entire year ahead? An unusual teaching associated with Lord Shiva carries exactly this warning. According to the traditional account, the day after Diwali is not just about celebrations, sweets and family gatherings. Your emotions, food, relationships and even…

MyLifeXP · Nov 9

What Yamuna Told Krishna Still Feels Painfully Real

Not every relationship begins with expectations or grand promises. Sometimes, it begins with a quiet emotional connection the simple desire to matter in someone’s life. That is what makes the story of Yamuna and Krishna feel surprisingly modern even today. Yamuna knew Krishna deeply loved Radha, yet she never tried…

MyLifeXP · May 20

6 Places Where Krishna’s Idol Is Believed to Smile

“स्मितं कृष्णस्य लोकेषु आनन्दस्य प्रतीकं स्मृतम्।” The gentle smile of Lord Krishna has always symbolized divine joy, compassion, and the playful nature of the Supreme. Devotees across India often say that Krishna does not merely reside in temples, he responds to love. In many sacred temples, worshippers believe that the…

Times Life · Mar 10

Actress Mucherla Aruna and Yamuna on their social media journey

The actors reinvent their image to connect with Gen X

The Hindu · Jun 11, 2022

Sentenced to life

July 21, a warm summer day in 2007, Yamuna gave birth to Vijay. Yamuna is from Delhi — her union arranged like many others — and the father, Laxman, from Bhubaneswar.

Newslaundry · May 5, 2018