By Sudipta Ray on February 14, 2024
Ganesha, Kartika, Parvati
Religion
Parvati was the wife of Lord Shiva. She was Sati in her previous birth. As Sati she did get married to Shiva but as her father was against this marriage she was finally forced to set herself on fire and die. Lord Shiva could not bear the loss of Sati and was in a furious […]
By Meetu Verma Nayyar on February 9, 2024
hindu traditions, maun, Mauni Amavasya, silence, Spirituality, vrat
Customs/Traditions, Religion, Spirituality
Mauni Amavasya or the no moon day of Magh month is observed as a day of silence in Hindu traditions. Magh is considered to be one of most sacred month in the Hindu calendar. It is also the day when Sun and the Moon enter the Capricorn sign. While some Hindus celebrate the day by […]