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The Yamuna Is Sacred and Dying. What That Contradiction Reveals About Worship and Dharma

The river remembers what you called itYou have probably stood at a ghat and watched someone pour a plastic bag of marigolds into the water. You may have done it yourself. The flowers are an offering. The bag is not. But both go in, and the river takes them both,…

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How Vidura Turned Yudhishthira Into a True Dharmaraja

The greatest transformation in the Mahabharata did not happen on the battlefield. It happened in complete silence. No arrows were fired. No conch shells echoed. No speeches were delivered. Yet this single meeting changed Yudhishthira forever. The man who had spent seventeen years carrying the unbearable weight of guilt finally…

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The long way home

Every culture, in its oldest stories, sends someone into the dark for love. The Greeks had Orpheus, who descended through Tartarus armed with nothing but a lyre. The Egyptians had Isis, gathering up the scattered pieces of her murdered Osiris. The Sanskrit tradition gave us Savitri, who followed the god…

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Why Even Yama Cannot Touch Hanuman Ji

Death is the one force that every living being must eventually face. Kings, warriors, sages, and even the mightiest rulers cannot escape the law of time. Yet Hindu scriptures speak of one extraordinary being who stands beyond the reach of death itself. That being is Hanuman Ji. But how is…

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What Happens When You Chant Mahamrityunjaya Daily?

Every person faces moments when life feels impossible. A crisis arrives. Hope disappears. Every door seems closed. In those moments, people often search for something greater than themselves something that offers strength when logic fails and courage when fear takes over. Ancient India preserved one such story. It is the…

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Vat Savitri vrat katha: How Savitri’s devotion moved Yama and saved her husband Satyavan- the inspiring story behind one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivals

Vat Savitri Vrat Katha: Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred festival observed by married Hindu women for their husbands' longevity. The story recounts Princess Savitri's unwavering devotion to Satyavan, whom she chose as her husband despite a prophecy of his short life. Her steadfastness and love impressed Yama, the god…

The Economic Times

Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Correct Date, Significance & Puja Vidhi

Among the many sacred fasts observed in Hindu tradition, Vat Savitri Vrat holds a deeply emotional and spiritual place in the hearts of married Hindu women. Observed with immense devotion and faith, this vrat is dedicated to the well-being, long life, prosperity, and protection of one’s husband. The festival is…

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Why Do Devotees Avoid This One Step in Jagannath Temple?

What if a single step could erase all the good you’ve ever done? It sounds impossible yet within the sacred walls of Jagannath Temple, this belief still lives on. Devotees arrive with faith in their hearts, but walk with quiet caution, aware that every step matters. This is not just…

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Why People Believe Time Stops Inside Mahakaleshwar Temple

People often say that once they step inside Mahakaleshwar Temple, the outside world starts to disappear. Deadlines, worries, fear of the future, regret of the past, everything begins to feel smaller. That is because Mahakal is not just associated with devotion. He is associated with time, death, eternity, and the…

Times Life

7 Shocking Signs of Death Mentioned in Garuda Purana

Death is one of the greatest mysteries of human life. For centuries, people have wondered if the body gives any signs before the soul leaves. Interestingly, ancient Hindu scriptures suggest that it does. In the sacred Garuda Purana, Lord Vishnu explains certain unusual experiences that may appear when life is…

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Who Was Yudhishthira’s Secret Wife and Why Did She Remain Hidden?

The Mahabharata is filled with powerful queens, warriors, vows, and dramatic moments. Yet, some characters remain almost invisible despite their importance. One such figure is Devika, the second wife of Yudhishthira. While Draupadi’s life was full of fire and destiny, Devika’s life was calm and quiet. She was a princess,…

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6 Times Lord Shiva Protected His Devotees in Kalyug

“नमः शिवाय शान्ताय कारणत्रयहेतवे। निवेदयामि चात्मानं त्वमेव गतिर् मम॥” Salutations to the peaceful Shiva, the cause of all causes. I surrender myself to you, for you alone are my refuge. In the age of Kalyug, where confusion rises faster than clarity and faith is constantly tested, millions of devotees turn…

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7 Stories from the Puranas That Can Change Your Mindset

“श्रद्धावान् लभते ज्ञानम्” He who has faith gains wisdom. India’s ancient Puranas are not just collections of mythological tales. They are psychological blueprints. Compiled over centuries and rooted in texts like the Shiva Purana, Vishnu Purana, Bhagavata Purana and Markandeya Purana, these narratives were designed to shape character, decision making,…

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Hidden Myths of Strength: How Hindu Goddesses Survived Impossible Tests

Hindu mythology is filled with powerful stories of goddesses who faced challenges that seemed impossible. From Durga defeating fierce demons to Sita enduring exile, their journeys teach courage, patience, and inner strength. These myths are more than stories; they offer timeless lessons in resilience, devotion, and wisdom. By reflecting on…

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What Happens After Death? This Boy Demanded the Truth and Got It

Indian mythology often highlights children as bearers of wisdom and truth. One such story is of Nachiketa, a young boy who approached Yama, the god of death, with courage and thoughtful questions rather than fear. This story is not about battle or power but about seeking knowledge, discipline, and the…

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, 2025 World Series MVP, Etches His Name Into Postseason Lore

The Dodgers’ ace had an October to remember.

Guitar World

“Before toe, my guitar was always distorted. The concept was to make music with cleaner tones”: Guitarist behind influential Japanese post-rock outfit toe, Yama made his career with cheap guitars – and barely any pedals

Despite his influence, the publicity-averse Yamazaki Hirokazu remains mysterious about his 30 years of being in bands – and doesn’t think of himself as a guitarist

The Times of India

Happy Dhanteras 2024: Date, time, puja vidhi, mantra and shubh muharat to buy gold, silver and auspicious items

Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival in India. It is an auspicious day, known as Dhantrayodashi, which falls on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin. "Dhan" means wealth, and "Teras" signifies the thirteenth day, symbolizing prosperity and health.

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Exploring Warbie's world

When Thai animator Arut Tantasirin was young, he helped an injured sparrow and took care of it until it was able to fend for itself. Due to that experience, Arut felt a connection to birds which inspired him to create Cheez…z, an award-winning short animation as his thesis for his…

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Step into yellow bird Warbie's mischievous world

River City Bangkok invites everyone to step into the universe of Warbie, a mischievous yellow bird that is loved by many around the world, during "It's Me, Warbie! The Inside World Of Warbie Yama", running at RCB Galleria 2, until Jan 25.

The Times of India

Dhanteras 2022: Date, time, puja vidhi, shubh muharat, mantra and muharat to buy gold and silver

Dhanteras is the festival of wealth and prosperity. Hindu people celebrate this festival with great enthusiasm and fervour. On this day, they buy gold or silver. It is believed that buying expensive metal on this day brings in good luck and fortune.

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The Reinvention of Yama, the World’s Heaviest Sumo Wrestler

Ryuichi Yamamoto left Japan after a match-fixing scandal led to his retirement from organized sumo. Now he’s carving out a career in Hollywood.

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