Parasuram is the guru of Vishma but they were in an epic battle which was caused by certain reasons. So why did these two warriors fight each other? Mythology tells us about this epic tale. — Vishma: Vishma means terrible and he was the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces during the Kurukshetra War which was described in the epic Mahabharata. His was originally named Devavratha and he is the eighth son of King Shantanu and his wife Goddess Ganga.

Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that is dedicated to the special bond which is shared by brothers and sisters. The term “Raksha Bandhan” literally means “the bond of protection.” — During this day, sisters tie a sacred thread called a “Rakhi” around the wrist of their brothers which becomes a symbol of love and prayers for their brother’s well-being. Brothers vow to protect their sisters in return and give them gifts.

Onam is a very popular ten-day festival which is predominantly celebrated in Kerala. It is also known as Thiru-Onam or Thiruvonam, which is a celebration in the form of a harvest festival that rejoices in the return of King Mahabali/Maveli to his beloved state. It lasts for ten days and they have specific names. — The first day is called Atham, followed by Chithira, Chodi, Vishakam, Anizham, Thriketta, Moolam, Pooradam, Uthradom and Thiruvonam. This year, Onam will begin on August 20 and the last day will fall on August 31.

Kalki Jayanti is the celebration of the day which prophesied the birth of Kalki, the final avatar of Vishnu. According to the legends, Kalki was to be born near the end of the Kali Yuga. He would take on the task of eradicating vices, slaying the asura Kali and restoring dharma by turning the Wheel of Time to the Satya Yuga. — This year, Kalki Jayanti is set to be celebrated on 22 August 2023. The tithi begins at 02:00 AM on Aug 22, 2023, and ends at 03:05 AM on Aug 23, 2023.

Naga Panchami is a day of traditional worship of the snake God, also known to us as Lord Shiva as well as snakes. It is celebrated on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha during the Sawan month according to the Hindu calendar and is an auspicious day for Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. — Legend: There are many legends associated with the importance of worship of snakes. According to the legend of the Puranas and the Mahabharata, Lord Brahma’s grandson, Kashyapa married two daughters of Prajapati Daksha, Kadru and Vinata. …

Bharat Mata is an abstract idea that refers to our country India as the mother of all its citizens. — The first time we come across the idea of a national mother goddess is in a Bengali play written by Kiran Chandra Banerjee in 1873. Rabindranath Tagore gave form to this concept in 1905, during the Swadeshi Movement. His Bharat Mata was a beautiful young woman who was draped over…

Somnath temple is said to be the first among the 12 holy Jyotirlingas. The word Somnath translates to ‘The Lord of the Moon‘, a form of Lord Shiva. Therefore, it is evident that the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva himself. The Somnath temple is believed to be situated where Lord Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light. — It is now known to be one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites for Hindus. Mention of this temple can be found in different ancient scriptures like Shreemad Bhagavat Gita, Skandpuran, Shivpuran, and Rig-Veda. However, it was referred to as the “Prabhasa-Pattana” back then. …

Vrindaban is a must-visit for everyone who is visiting Mathura. Both areas are generally toured together as they are associated with each other. Lord Krishna took birth in Mathura but he spent the majority of his childhood days in Vrindaban. — The city forms a part of the “Krishna pilgrimage circuit”. Devotees from all over India come to visit the land of Krishna. They visit the many temples present here and offer their prayers to the Lord. Vrindavan is synonymous with the eternal love story of Lord Krishna and Radha.

Nagvasuki Temple is said to be special. This is the place where Lord Vasuki, who is the king of the serpents rested after churning the ocean of milk. This was a special event mentioned in the Vedic period and is known as the ‘Samudra Manthan’. — It is located in Prayagraj, on the bank of the river Ganga. It is the second temple where you can get rid of the Kaal Sarpa Dosha. …