Kumbh Mela or Kumbha Mela is a sacred holy pilgrimage in Hinduism and takes place at four holy locations in India – Allahabad , Nasik , Ujjain and Haridwar. Earlier, it used be a gathering of Holy men and Sadhus to discuss about Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism). Today, pilgrims from around the world take part in Kumbh Mela. ‘Kumbh’ means pot and ‘Mela’ means fair.  The Kumbh Mela lasts for more than a month and is determined by astrological calculations. Each location – Allahabad , Nasik , Ujjain and Haridwar – will have a Mahakumbh Mela or Kumbh Mela once in 12 years. At Allahabad in the Hindu month of Magha (January-February) - 1989, 2001, 2012, 2024…. At Haridwar in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March-April) - 1986, 1998, 2010, 2022…. At Nasik in the Hindu month of Bhadrapada (August-September) - 1991, 2003, 2015, 2027… At Ujjain in the Hindu month of Vaisakha (April-May) - 1992, 2004, 2016, 2028… During the twelve year cycle, there i...

Time magazine has named ‘You’ the netizen as this year's ‘Person of the Year 2006.’ Reuters reports: "For seizing the reins of the global media, for founding and framing the new digital democracy, for working for nothing and beating the pros at their own game, Time's Person of the Year for 2006 is you," Lev Grossman wrote. So you and I have become the Time’s person of the year. But who was the first Indian to be the Time’s person of the year? In fact he is the lone Indian in that long list which starts in 1927. Yes, it was Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi in 1930. From Times Curiously, it was in a jail that the year's end found the little half-naked brown man whose 1930 mark on world history will undoubtedly loom largest of all. It was exactly twelve months ago that Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi's Indian National Congress promulgated the Declaration of Indian Independence . It was in March that he marched to the sea to defy Brita...

The second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is known as Sankhya Yoga because it lays the foundation for understanding the nature of reality and the self through the principles of Sankhya philosophy. Here's a detailed explanation: Sankhya Philosophy and Its Influence Sankhya Philosophy: Sankhya is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. It is a dualistic philosophy that explains the universe in terms of two fundamental realities: Purusha (consciousness) and Prakriti (matter). Sankhya aims to discriminate between these two and understand their interactions, ultimately leading to liberation (moksha). Essence of Sankhya in the Gita: The second chapter of the Bhagavad Gita incorporates key elements of Sankhya philosophy, particularly in its discussions on the nature of the self (Atman) and the transient nature of the physical world. Krishna explains to Arjuna the difference between the imperishable soul and the perishable body, which is a core concept in Sankhya. Conten...

The seized "ashthadhatu" idol of Lord Krishna from a doctor in the Walled City of Delhi is said to cost around two crores in the international market. The Hindu reports An "asthadhatu" idol of Lord Krishna dating back to the Mughal era and valued at about Rs. 2 crores in the international market has been seized from a doctor in the Walled City of Delhi. His accomplice, an alleged criminal involved in several cases of theft and rape, has also been arrested.  According to the police, the accused, later identified as Jawad Hassan and Prahlad Sahay, were arrested near Jama Masjid on Friday evening while they were looking to dispose of the antique idol. Acting on a tip-off, a team led by Inspector Ashok Tyagi arrested the two and allegedly recovered the idol from a polythene bag they were holding During interrogation, Hassan purportedly told the police that he holds a Bachelor of Unani Medicines and Surgery degree from Tibia College in Jaipur and has been pr...

The first chapter of the Bhagavad Gita is known as "Arjuna Vishada Yoga" because it describes Arjuna's state of despair and moral dilemma, setting the stage for the spiritual discourse that follows. The term can be broken down as follows: Arjuna: The protagonist, a prince and warrior, who is one of the Pandavas. Vishada: This Sanskrit word means despair, sorrow, or despondency. Yoga: In this context, yoga refers to a path or a discipline. Thus, "Arjuna Vishada Yoga" translates to "The Yoga of Arjuna's Despondency." This chapter captures Arjuna's profound grief and confusion on the battlefield of Kurukshetra. He is overwhelmed by the prospect of fighting against his own relatives, beloved friends, and revered teachers, which leads to his moral and emotional turmoil. Arjuna's inner conflict is pivotal because it prompts him to seek guidance from Lord Krishna, his charioteer, and divine mentor. Krishna's teachings in response to ...

The Universal Form of Bhagavan Sri Krishna, as seen by Arjuna, is described in the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered texts in Hindu philosophy and spirituality. This form is revealed to Arjuna in the eleventh chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, known as the Vishvarupa Darshana Yoga. This form is known by numerous names Vishwaroopam, Virat Swaroop, Vishvarupam, Virataswaroopam etc. Krishna's revelation of his Universal Form to Arjuna during the Bhagavad Gita is a profound and transformative moment in Hindu scripture, symbolizing the boundless nature of the divine and the interconnectedness of all existence. As Arjuna's mortal eyes are bestowed with divine vision, he perceives the unimaginable vastness of the cosmos encapsulated within Krishna's form. Celestial beings, gods, demons, and cosmic phenomena manifest within Krishna, blurring the lines between the visible and invisible realms. In this awe-inspiring vision, Arjuna witnesses the cyclical nature of creation and destr...

Breaking a 300-year-old taboo, dalits entered the Jagannath temple in Keredagada Times of India reports "I cannot believe it. By the grace of God, we are now inside the temple," said Baidyanath Jena (65), the first Dalit to set foot inside the temple. His voice choked with excitement as he talked about his feelings. Kendrapara district collector Kashinath Sahoo described the event as "historic." Let the true teaching of Sanatana Dharma dawn on the people who resist dalits from worshiping in the name of the evil caste system. There should be constant vigil against forces that want to keep the caste system alive in Hinduism. These are mainly the politicians who thrive by dividing Hindus in the name of Caste.

Yes! There are some people who never experience physical pain. For example, the Pakistani boy who helped scientists to solve the puzzle of ‘no pain’ used to pierce his arms with knives. Of course there will be cuts and bruises but no pain. The Telegraph writes When a British team came across the extraordinary boy they found three more related families in which there were six children — aged from two to 12 — who also felt no pain. Each originated from the Qureshi birdari clan in northern Pakistan .  The scientists were able to determine that a mutation in the gene called SCN9A was responsible. This complemented the discovery that a painful inherited human neuropathy, known as erythromelalgia, in which sufferers experience a severe burning pain in response to warmth, is due to other mutations in the gene.  As a result, they deduce that this gene can regulate pain sensation, from none at all to excessive pain. SCN9A is responsible for one that...

Usually, Hindu Blog ignores such age-old tricks employed by Christian missionaries. There are numerous websites which constantly publish articles deriding Hinduism. The ‘caste system’ is the main weapon used to attack Hinduism. Next comes the religious practices of Hindus especially that of the poor rural Indians. Even mainstream news portals are enthusiastic to report about certain practices of rural Hindus. This particular incident is being reported by the Catholic news agencies which always find space and time for chiding rural Hindu practices. From the Indian Catholic An abandoned hut on the outskirts of a central Indian town has become a prayer center at the instruction of a 10-year-old boy who claims to have visions of Jesus. Rohit Rajan Toppo, a sixth-grader, initiated the center in a village near Ambikapur, Chhattisgarh state, 1,300 kilometers southeast of New Delhi .  Toppo's father, Gyan Prakash, said the boy had his first vis...

Batik artist Rudaera believes in keeping a balance between materialism and spiritualism. Batik refers to a generic wax-resist dyeing technique used on fabric. Rudaera was trained to become a lawyer but ended up being a Batik artist and he finds peace and satisfaction in it. When people are not satisfied with their environment or surrounding or work, they start to travel. Rudaera ended up in India and to his luck he met, K. Haridasan, the head of an arts school in Kerala. He says to Staronline , Malaysia “Haridasan suggested that meditation was a good form of finding oneself – that it gives peace of mind for a person to think and contemplate,” he recalled. On returning to Malaysia he put to practice the wisdom he gained in India . This resulted in his first exhibition which was held in January 2005 at the Alliance Francaise, Malaysia . His 40 oil paintings were based on Indian tantric knowledge, and featured themes like “Essence of Earth”, “Da...