Shakti Peeths are sacred places associated with Goddess Shakti. There are 51 Shakti Peeth and majority of them are located in India . A couple of them are located in Pakistan and Bangladesh . Bhabanipur Temple , also known as Goddess Ma Tara Temple, at Sherpur Upazila of Bogra in Bangladesh is a Shakti Peetha. The shrine is also known as Maa Bhabani or Aparna Peetha. After the death of Goddess Sati, her body disintegrated and fell in 51 places. Each of these places became a center of Shakti Worship. Bhabanipur Temple in Bangladesh  is located where the right eye of Goddess Sati fell. As per sources it is her left anklet that fell here. The Bhairava worshipped in the temple is Vaman. The main temple is south facing and has subsidiary shrines dedicated to Shiva, Naat, Bashudeb and couple of other murtis. The holy pond is known as Shakhari pond.  Devotees visiting the temple take holy dip in the Karatoya River. There is a belief that taking holy dip in the templ...

Story of origin of Varanasi, one of the holiest cities in Hinduism, is found in the Vamana Purana. Varanasi is situated between two rivers, Varana and Asi. These two rivers flow into the Ganga River from North and South respectively. The place is also known as Benares and Kashi.  As per Vamana Purana, Varana and Asi rivers originated from the primordial Purusha at the beginning of time. Primordial Purusha is the first form that Supreme Truth took during the beginning of creation. The land lying between the two rivers is a sacred place or Kshetra. It is the most important pilgrimage center in the three worlds.

Below is a prayer in Hindi language to overcome fear of death. Anyone can chant this mantra to escape from death. All sorts of fear, thoughts and dreams about death will be solved with this mantra. The mantra should be chanted continuously for 40 days to be effective. The person can decide the number of times it is chanted. It is ideal to chant the prayer in the morning. During the chanting your mind should not wander around.

Below is a prayer in Kannada language to overcome fear of death. Anyone can chant this mantra to escape from death. All sorts of fear, thoughts and dreams about death will be solved with this mantra. The mantra should be chanted continuously for 40 days to be effective. The person can decide the number of times it is chanted. It is ideal to chant the prayer in the morning. During the chanting your mind should not wander around.

Below is a prayer in Telugu language to overcome fear of death. Anyone can chant this mantra to escape from death. All sorts of fear, thoughts and dreams about death will be solved with this mantra. The mantra should be chanted continuously for 40 days to be effective. The person can decide the number of times it is chanted. It is ideal to chant the prayer in the morning. During the chanting your mind should not wander around.

Below is a prayer in Tamil language to overcome fear of death. Anyone can chant this mantra to escape from death. All sorts of fear, thoughts and dreams about death will be solved with this mantra. The mantra should be chanted continuously for 40 days to be effective. The person can decide the number of times it is chanted. It is ideal to chant the prayer in the morning. During the chanting your mind should not wander around.

In Hinduism, cinnamon and salt have both spiritual and practical significance. They are revered for their healing properties, both on a physical and metaphysical level. Below are expanded insights on their benefits, their importance, and how they affect various aspects of our lives: 12 Spiritual Benefits of Cinnamon and Salt Purification of Energy Both cinnamon and salt are known for their strong cleansing properties. Salt is often used to purify spaces and energies by absorbing negative vibrations, while cinnamon invokes warmth, positivity, and abundance. Protection Against Negative Energies In Hinduism, salt is believed to have protective qualities. Sprinkling salt at doorways or placing it in bowls around the house can act as a shield against evil spirits and harmful energy. Cinnamon enhances this by creating an atmosphere of warmth and spiritual protection. Enhancing Meditation Burning cinnamon or placing a small amount on an altar during meditation can help deepen focus and enhanc...

Trilokapathagamini is one among the numerous names of Ganga. Trilokapathagamini means flowing in three worlds. Ganga crossed over from heaven to earth and then to the underworld or patala. Thus, she flowed in the three worlds. Ganga flowed in the heavens and King Sagara and his seven generations performed intense austerities and tapas to bring Ganga down to earth. King Bhagirath, great grandson of King Sagara, succeeded in attaining the boon to bring Ganga down to earth. As the torrential flow of Ganga could destroy the earth, Shiva caught the river on his matted locks before releasing her to flow on earth ( you can read the story here ). Ganga then followed King Bhagirath from mountains to plains to the sea. From there, Ganga River reached the nether regions or Patala where she became the liberating waters for the sons of Sagara. Related Story of King Bhagirath bringing Ganga down to earth

Karnaprayag in Chamoli District in Uttarakhand is associated with Karna of Mahabharata. The popular belief is that Karna offered his daily prayers to Surya Bhagavan, Sun God in Hinduism, at Karnaprayag. Legend has it that after Karna’s death in the Mahabharata war, Sri Krishna cremated Karna at Karnaprayag. Karnaprayg is the confluence of Alakananda River and Pindar River. There is a small temple dedicated to Karna here. There is also a murti of Sri Krishna. Karnaprayag was earlier known as Skanda Prayag. The relationship between Sri Krishna and Karna in the Mahabharata is unique. Sri Krishna always knew about the birth of Karna and his predicament. Krishna had a soft corner for Karna. Similarly, Karna also knew that Sri Krishna was an avatar of Srihari Vishnu. When Karna was lying wounded in the Mahabharata war, Sri Krishna approaches him. Karna only makes a single request that he should be cremated at a spot where no cremation has taken place. Sri Krishna ful...

Agnihotra in Hinduism is an ancient fire sacrifice or yajna dedicated to Agni, the Hindu fire god. In the Agnihotra ritual a small fire is made with dried cow-dung cakes. Some grains of rice and ghee (clarified unsalted butter) are offered into the fire exactly at sunrise and sunset to the accompaniment of two simple mantras. The offering is made to three fires - garhapatya, ahavaniya and dakshina. Only the head of the family who has installed three fires after the agni-adhana ritual (of kindling fire by the friction of two wooden sticks) is eligible to perform agnihotra. After agnihotra, either all the three fires are kept aglow in the house by the performer and his spouse throughout their life, or garhapatya (the domestic fire) is kept burning, and the other two are lit from it at each agnihotra performance.  As per the Mahabharata, it is the best Vedic yajna. It is simple Vedic ritual to be performed daily by the head of the family and his spouse.  There is also a...