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Holi: Celebrating life in all its colors
Holi is a festival of colors, reminding us about this whole world that is so colorful. Just like nature, there are different colors associated with our feelings and emotions: anger is associated with red, jealousy with green, vibrancy and happiness with y ... -
Vasant Panchami: Amazing facts & stories about the significance of this festival
Vasant Panchami or Basant Panchami marks the beginning of the transition period from winter to spring. After Makar Sankranti (January 14-15), the sun gradually starts its northward journey from the tropic of Capricorn as winter gradually fades away, leadi ... -
6 simple ways to boost your Emotional Intelligence skills
We hear a lot about the importance of Emotional intelligence (EI) or Emotional Quotient (EQ) especially in these pandemic times when Covid-19 has ensured that the whole world is locked up inside their houses. The absence of physical interactions has made ... -
Significance of Christmas & its symbols by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
Wintertime can be a dull, dreary, and cold period especially when you look at the drab and grey weather outside. Thankfully, we have the joyous celebrations of Christmas to look forward to. Why is Christmas important? It is because Christmas ensures that ... -
Christmas lessons from Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
For most people, the word ‘Christmas’ brings up thoughts of presents, cookies, days off from work, and holiday travel. In our modern world, a lot of the emphasis placed on Christmas and the holidays is commercial due to our globalized, consumeristic, and ... -
Naraka Chaturdasi: a beautiful precursor to Diwali
A day with many names Naraka Chaturdasi marks the second day of the five-day Deepavali festivities which include, Dhanteras Naraka Chaturdasi Deepavali Govardhan Puja Bhai Dhuj This day has many names like Kali Chowdas, Rup Chowdas, Choti Diwali, and Nara ... -
Do you honor the architects of your existence?
Understand the significance of Pitru Paksha India is an ancient civilization. There are some timeless ethos that have nurtured this land, making it the only continuous civilization in the world. One of the values imbibed in our culture is that of honoring ... -
108 Names of Lord Shiva with Meanings
One of the most popular icons of South-East Asia is Shiva. The iconography and the legend of Shiva are found throughout the length and breadth of the Indian sub-continent. This has led to him being depicted in various forms- as a householder with Goddess ... -
Importance & Benefits of Om Namah Shivaya Mantra Chanting
Do you want to know why is it important to chant Om Namah Shivay and the benefits of this chanting mantra? Why is Om Namah Shivaya mantra chanting is considered one of the Most powerful chants? Know more about the significance of the Aum Namah Shivay chan ... -
A sneak peek into the holy Shravan month: significance, stories & festivals
4-year-old Vaishali is having a chat with her Dad about the holy Shravan month. Her questions continued to spill forth: Why is Shravan month considered the holiest month? What is the importance for spiritual seekers? Why do people fast in this month and ...
