Classical painting of Lord Varuna riding Makara on ocean waves

Lord Varuna God of Oceans in Hinduism

Varuna is a Hindu deity related with the  seas. He is found in the Vedic literature of Hinduism. He is the god of sea...
Consumer examining food certification labels in grocery aisle

‘Organic’ Label Doesn’t Mean a Holiday Ham Was From a Happy...

This holiday season, Americans will buy some 20 million turkeys and 300 million pounds of ham. Some of these turkeys and hams will be certified...
Festive holiday feast displaying traditional dishes from around the world

15 Unique Holiday Foods From Around the World

Food is the cornerstone of the holiday season. It brings friends and family together to share memories, cultural traditions, and great flavors. From figgy pudding...
Person seated on hilltop gazing at sunset reflecting on life purpose

On Learning to Understand the Real Meaning of Life

A majority of us wander around questioning and wondering what is the real meaning of life as we all seek the same one thing...
Classical Buddhist mural depicting the Dasaratha Jataka story

Dasaratha Jataka – Buddhist Version Of Ramayana

Dasaratha Jataka is the name of the Buddhist version of Ramayana. It tells the story of Rama. It names Rama as Rama Pandita and...
Person walking in misty forest with gentle sunlight illuminating path

You Are Not Alone

“You are not alone on this path you are now walking – you never were and never will be. And even though at times,...
Classical painting of Goddess Kalaratri and Lord Vishnu on cosmic ocean

Kalaratri and Lord Vishnu

Kalaratri is the long dark night during total annihilation or Mahapralaya. As per Markandeya Purana, at the end of a kalpa (end of one...
Classical Indian artwork of King Shradhadeva and Sage Vashistha performing yajna

Pray with a Single Aim – A story from Puranas

Lord Surya, or Sun God, had a son named Shradha Deva. He did not have any children after several years of marriage. So he...
Temple mural of Virabhadra manifested from Lord Shiva

Daksha Yagna, Veerabadra and Muneeswaran

Story of Daksha Yagna, Veerabadra and Muneeswaran. Dakshayani was the youngest daughter of Daksha, the chief of the gods. And Dakshayani got married to Lord...
Green cardamom pods and seeds in wooden bowl with spices on stone surface

Five Benefits of Cardamom for the Health Conscious

It may not be as popular worldwide as ginger, cinnamon and the other heavyweights of the spice world, but cardamom has earned a special...