Tag: Hindu

The Hindu religion is the oldest religion whose origin can be traced back to prehistoric times around 5000 to 10,000 BC. So it is no wonder that many of the myths, beliefs, and mythologies surrounding the religion are just as old. In fact, given this timeline, many of these mythologies may have gone...

Dogs have been referred to as ‘Shvan’ in many Vedic verses and have a deep meaning in Hindu mythology. Right from being worshipped in parts of Sikkim and North Bengal, dogs have been the mounts of fearsome gods like, Kalabhairava. They are also considered protectors of the gates of heave...

The subject of truth in this case is whether the stuff mentioned in the scripture is real or not. The basis is based primarily on tangible evidence, followed by written evidence, followed by logical reasoning. Indian civilization is at least in the range of 200,000 years to 400,000...

Diet in Hinduism differs from its sundry religions. The medieval and historic Hindu texts endorse ahimsa or non-violence towards all live organisms, including humans and animals, because they suspect that it decreases the risk of animal deaths. Most of the Hindus stick to a he...

Have you ever wondered how people lived in the earlier times when there was no Gregorian Calendar? Or if there was any other calendar existed before the contemporary calendar? If not, then in this article, I will take you to the Hindu Calendar that came into existence way before Gregorian one. ...

The history of ancient Hindu kingdoms and Empires in India is a fascinating journey through time. It’s a tale of great dynasties, Powerful Rulers, and Rich cultural Legacies that continue to influence Indian Society even today. Photo by Darshan Patel on Unsplash One of the Earli...

That’s all for now, I’ll make a similar map at some point for Sikhs. Sources: 2011 Census of India, 1941 Census of Punjab, and the 1911 Census of Punjab. Patiala, Nabha, and Jind Tehsil figures from 1911, adjusted for 1941 population change using neighboring Tehsils for Malwa (Faridk...

Lord Narayan, also known as Lord Vishnu, is considered one of the principal deities in Hinduism. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Narayan is believed to have taken 24 avatars (incarnations) on Earth to preserve righteousness and restore cosmic order. Each avatar represents a unique aspect of Lord ...