Hindu philosophy presents us with two fascinating figures—Vishnu, the preserver, and Shiva, the destroyer. At first glance, their roles seem contradictory. One maintains order, the other brings ...

"श्रीश्च ते लक्ष्मीश्च पत्न्यौ अहोरात्रे पार्श्वे। नक्षत्राणि रूपं अश्विनौ व्यात्तमुखौ॥" (Shri and Lakshmi are your consorts, ...

In 'Devi and Her Avatars', Alka Pande explores forms of the goddess in Hindu mythology and her impact on art and culture.

(Bhagavad Gita 4.8) "To protect the righteous, to annihilate the wicked, and to re-establish dharma, I appear in every age." Life is a constant battle between creation and destruction, righteousness ...

Each god embodies a cosmic function: Brahma is the Creator, Vishnu is the Preserver and Shiva is the Destroyer. Creation gives birth to new possibilities, preservation sustains them and ...

Phulera Dooj is popular in Braj region, celebrating Lord Krishna with flowers, as well as marking the beginning of Holi ...