Adopting a Kula Devata - An upcoming trend

A kula devata as we commonly know, is a deity who is specific to your bloodline.

An Englishman is worshiped here ! - Penang Poomarathammal Jala Samadhi Temple

Poomarathammal temple is located in Gelugor,Penang

Medha Suktam - Vedic Way to Supreme Intelligence

Medha Suktam is part of the Taittiriya Aranyaka ( forest treaty ) of the Yajur Veda - the portions of the Vedas traditionally learnt in the forest regions. Recitation of this Suktam will raise one's intellect phenomenally. It finds place in the 10th Prashna, 41st Anuvaka.

Is He worth the Mockery ? Seafield Mariamman 'Dey' Troll

  Who would have guessed that this gentleman would steal the limelight in social media.Well, he has - that too as a troll material.

Hiranyagarbha Linga - This Photo Confers Blessings and Healing Wherever Placed !

Hiranyagarbha Lingam

Simple Kala Bhairava ritual for time management

24 hours a day is barely sufficient for many who are braving the cobwebs within the urban matrix.

Folk Deities And Their Reference in Vedas

A common misconception in regards to folk deities is their crude absence from the Vedas, hence their label as 'non-Vedic' deities.

Shivopasana Mantra Meaning - Mahanarayana Upanishad Yajur Veda

Shiva upasana mantra is part of the Taittirya Aranyaka.This is the forest treaties ( part of the Vedas traditionally learnt in the forest region ) of the Yajur Veda.It occurs in the 10th Prashna,Anuvakas 16-25.It also comes as a portion in the Mahanarayana Upanishad,Yajur Veda.

What is a Suktam ?

In the Vedas,we come across hymns which we refer to as 'Suktams'.Suktam comes from the root sounds - Su - SusHTu ( which means superb ) , and Uktam ( which means utterance ).

Mantrapushpam decoded - Secrets of 5 Elements From Vedas

Video : Mantrapushpam recitation by my Whatsapp Veda learner

Mantra Pushpam is part of the Krshna Yajur Veda,Taittiiriya Shaakha. You would have heard its recitation in temple pujas and rituals.

Types of Temple in Hinduism

Let's look at the four types of temples as per the Hindu culture.

Narayana Upanishad ; Vaishnavism In a Nutshell

Narayana Upanishad of the Krishna Yajur Veda holds a very unique position in the Vedic lore.

Shiva is selfish !

SELFISHNESS is the ultimate truth - To grasp this truth,you must be mature enough...

Why is Yama referred to as the Son of Sun ?

 What's roasting ? Hey, it's the God of Death - Yama !