There are a total of 18 main Puranas, also known as Mahapuranas. Each Purana tells stories ranging from mythology to geographic...

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The name of this form of Ganapati is derived from his one-syllabled mantra, which is also his seed (bija) syllable....

Several varieties of Ganpati icons are available in our tare temples and archaeological monuments. Whether the number is 71, 50, 31, or...

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Everyone knows Hanuman Ji from the Ramayana, the epic story of Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana. He's that super strong monkey god with...

The Hindu iconography enables us to identify the respective deities in their visual or sculptural presentations. The symbolism also...

Decorative symbols and figures are used to represent the special powers of important leaders. Lord Ganesha, often shown with a red and...

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The Ganas, followers of the elephant-headed god Ganesha, are a colorful and lively bunch. Their appearance varies widely - some are plump...

The Hindu texts describe Shani as a god who protects order or Dharma. Let us learn a few things about Lord Shani, a powerful, popular but...

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Have you ever heard of lucky charms that go beyond the four-leaf clover? In Tibetan Buddhism, eight symbols are believed to bring good...

Throughout history, various religions in India have employed auspicious symbols to represent good fortune and positive qualities. These...

There’s a group of symbols called “The Seven Gems” found in Tibetan art. These weren’t originally Tibetan but rather adopted from objects...

In the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna explains that there are three different types of happiness that one can experience. Before this, Krishna...

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