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Why the Deity at Kamakhya Temple Bleeds Once a Year

There are temples that calm you down. And then there are temples that quietly disturb your thinking. Kamakhya Temple, sitting on Nilachal Hill in Assam, belongs to the second kind. There is no idol here. No serene marble face of the Goddess. And once every year, the temple shuts its…

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Why Did Vishnu Sleep While the World Needed Him?

In Hindu mythology, Lord Vishnu is revered as the preserver of the universe, maintaining cosmic balance and protecting dharma. Yet, during times of great chaos and rising evil, Vishnu is often depicted resting in Yoga Nidra, a deep cosmic sleep, on the serpent Shesha over the ocean of milk. This…

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A Reporter’s Religious Quest in Houston Suburbia

At a Hindu temple hidden in Pearland, I found lessons about community, womanhood, and alienation.

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5 Hindu Mantras to Protect Empaths and Sensitive Souls from Negative Energy

If you are an empath, life is a quiet battlefield most people will never notice. You feel everything - joy, pain, fear, anger - from the world around you, sometimes even before it touches anyone else. Strangers unload their trauma on you; friends and family expect your energy to heal…

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Why Kubera, Not Lakshmi, Is the Real God of Hindu Wealth

Most people grow up believing one simple thing. If you want wealth, you worship Lakshmi. Clean the house, light lamps, pray sincerely, and prosperity will follow. This belief feels comforting and hopeful. But Hindu philosophy has never treated wealth as something that arrives only through wish or prayer. Hidden beneath…

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Why Lord Vishnu Is Still in Debt at Tirupati & Why Devotees Are Paying It

Tirupati is not just a place of worship. For millions, it feels like a living relationship. People do not arrive only with prayers. They arrive with a sense of responsibility, belief, and quiet participation in a promise that, according to tradition, began in Kaliyuga and is still unfolding. At the…

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Magha Purnima 2026: Date, Muhurat, Rituals & Spiritual Significance

Magha Purnima or Maghi Purnima is a highly significant spiritual festival according to Hindu traditions. This is the day in which the divine Kumbh Mela happen every 12 years at the sacred space of Triveni Sangam in Prayag. The belief is that the sacred energies of the Gods descend towards…

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5 Human Qualities Lord Vishnu Protects in Kalyug

“यदा यदा हि धर्मस्य ग्लानिर्भवति भारत।” Whenever Dharma weakens, something must rise to protect what still survives. Kalyug is not an age of open villains. It is an age of confusion. People are rarely entirely wrong or entirely right. Truth is diluted. Morality is negotiated. Good intentions are often buried…

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7 Vishnu Temples People Visit When Everything Goes Wrong (Even Non-Believers)

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय। There are days when nothing dramatic happens, yet everything feels wrong. You are doing what you are supposed to do, working hard, staying patient, being decent, and still life refuses to move forward. Plans fail quietly. Answers stop coming. People around you say “time will fix…

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7 Sacred Vishnu Temples in North India to Visit for Removing Past Karma

Sometimes life feels unfair without a clear reason. Patterns repeat. Efforts do not give results. Relationships break the same way again and again. Fear appears without memory. In Sanatan thought, these moments are not random. They are often seen as karma speaking, not as punishment, but as unfinished lessons waiting…

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Jaya Ekadashi 2026: 6 Sacred Vishnu Mantras Said to Destroy Daridra Yoga

Jaya Ekadashi falls in the Shukla Paksha of the Magha month and holds a special place in Vaishnava tradition. According to Padma Purana and Narada Purana, this Ekadashi has the power to destroy sins accumulated over many lifetimes. The word “Jaya” itself means victory, not just over external challenges but…

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Who Are the 9 Avatars of Goddess Parvati in Navratri?

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥ For nine nights, we worship. But very few understand what is unfolding. Navratri is not about nine decorations, nine fasts, or nine rituals. It is a journey of power, revealed day by day. Each sunrise introduces a new form, not…

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Why Millions Visit Tirupati Balaji Every Year, The Real Reason

Perched atop the sacred Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh, the Tirupati Balaji Temple is not just one of India’s most visited pilgrimage sites, but also among the richest and most spiritually significant temples in the world. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Lord Vishnu, the temple attracts millions of…

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The 200-year-old paintings blocked from leaving the UK

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TV Newsance 316: Poison in cough syrup, satsang on primetime

This week on TV Newsance, we talk about the most horrifying tragedy in Madhya Pradesh, where over 20 children died due to a poisonous cough syrup. A medicine to cure cough contained an alarming amount of a chemical used in brake fluid and antifreeze.

The Conversation

Curious kids: why do we dream?

Why do we dream? Vishnu, aged nine, Kerala

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‘Excuse me?’: Tulsa woman logs into her HBO Max. Then she sees a new profile of a man named Vishnu

A woman who had an appendectomy returned home to recover, only to find that someone had added themselves to her HBO Max account without her consent. Was this “ghost” profile a prank? Or was someone named Vishnu really using her account to catch up on Game of Thrones?

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Devotional practices are core to world religions – and fan culture – but they are no longer for me

The ‘power of love’, as Céline Dion sang, keeps devotion at the centre of worship. Now that I’ve left behind institutional religion, it feels blasphemous

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Your chance to stare down a god: inside the British Museum’s mesmerising look at Indian religions

A show full of deities, snakes and shrines puts three ancient faiths in the spotlight. Our writer seeks out its inspiration in the bustling metropolis of Mumbai

The Independent UK

In pictures: How India is celebrating the festival of colour Holi

Holi marks the arrival of spring

The Times of India

Happy Holi 2025: Best Messages, Quotes, Wishes and Images to share on Holi

Holi holds deep mythological and cultural significance. The festival celebrates the victory of devotion and righteousness over arrogance and cruelty. The legend of Holika and Prahlad is at the heart of this celebration. According to Hindu mythology, Prahlad, a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu, was persecuted by his father, the…

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When is Holika Dahan 2025? Date, time, story, history, significance and all you need to know about Holika Dahan

Holika Dahan, a significant Hindu festival symbolizing the victory of good over evil, is celebrated annually on the eve of Holi. In 2025, Holika Dahan will be observed on March 13th, followed by Holi on March 14th.

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Maha Shivratri 2025: Festival fervour wafts in the air; Rituals and significance...

Maha Shivratri falls on the 14th day of the dark fortnight in the Hindu lunar month of Phalguna or Magha, in February or March. Read more on Dynamite News:

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AP: Devotees flock to Tirumala Temple to offer prayers on New Year Day

The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and is one of the most visited religious sites in the nation. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Sri Ashtalakshmi Mahayagya to be hosted in Tirupati from 14 to 22 Dec

A grand Sri Ashtalakshmi Mahayagya is being organized at Sri Siddeshwar Teerth-Brahmarshi Ashram located in Tirupati where a large number of devotees from all over the country and the world will participate. Must follow full details on Dynamite News:

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