Spirituality – Religion
Third eye of Lord Shiva
Being one of the most widely worshipped Gods in Hinduism, Lord Shiva is also referred as Tryambaka Deva (Three-eyed lord) for the third eye placed on his forehead. The sun is said to be his […]
Sant Guru Kabir Das Jayanti
Kabir or Bhagat Kabir was a 15th century Indian mystic poet and saint. Kabir Ji’s compositions influenced the devotion of the Hindi state to a deep level. His writings can also be seen in the […]
Buddha Purnima
Also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vaisakhi Buddha Purnima or Vesak, the festival of Buddha Purnima is based on the Asian lunisolar calendar and marks the birth of Gautama Buddha. It is celebrated with great […]
Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi
Vikata Sankasthi Chaturthi Vrat is an auspicious day amongst the Hindu community. The day is celebrated to offer prayers to Lord Ganesha, as on this day, Lord Shiva declares that his son is superior to […]
Buddha Purnima
Buddha Purnima, traditionally known as Vesak or Vesakha, is celebrated as Lord Gautama Buddha’s Birthday. Vaishakh Purnima is also called Buddha Purnima. Gautama Buddha’s name was first Prince Siddhartha Gautama. Buddha means ‘Knowledgeable and knowledgeable […]
Vasant Panchami
Vasant Panchami day is dedicated to Saraswati, the Goddess of knowledge, music, arts, science and technology. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on Vasant Panchami day. Vasant Panchami is also known as Shri Panchami and Saraswati Panchami. […]
Shani Dev: the harbinger of bad luck and retribution
Shani Bhagwan (also known as Sani, Shani Dev, Sani Maharaj, and Chayyaputra) is one of the most popular deities in the traditional religion of Hinduism. Shani is the harbinger of bad luck and retribution, and […]
The meaning behind symbols of Lord Shiva
Lord Shiva, Mahadeva is perhaps the most complex of Hindu deity. He is the Auspicious one (Shiva), The terrific one (Rudra), Lord of the Dance (Nataraja), Lord of the universe (Vishwanatha), He is the Destroyer […]
Spiritual Science: Get Permanent Bliss
CHICAGO, IL(TIP): Dada Bhagwan, known as AM Patel in his former life before renunciation, found and then shared a part for eternal bliss and peace through Akram Vignan, A spiritual science. Each and every living […]
Multi-faith service held in Nevada to express solidarity with Pittsburgh & Jewish community
NEVADA(TIP): A multi-faith service to express “Solidarity with Pittsburgh and the Jewish Community” was held at Temple Emanu-El, Nevada’s oldest Jewish congregation, in Reno, on October 30 evening. Few hundred religious-community-civic leaders and others from […]
Ek Yatra of Saibaba temple draws more than 1000 devotees
FLUSHING, NY (TIP): Shri Shirdi Saibaba Temple, the oldest house of worship in the US for the revered saint, has taken out a palanquin procession marking the culmination of weeklong Guru Purnima celebrations. The celebrations, […]
Missouri brewery apologizes & removes beer linked Lord Ganesha image after Hindu protest
NEW YORK(TIP): Springfield (Missouri) based award-winning Springfield Brewing Company (SBC) has apologized and removed Hindu deity Lord Ganesha image portrayed on its Bombay Brown IPA beer label after upset Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate”. […]
First step into the new building of Swaminarayan Gurukul USA, Plano-Dallas
DALLAS (TIP): On the auspicious day of Akshaytrutiya, holy saints performed first mahapuja and thal in the new magnificent facility of Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul USA located in Plano, Texas, USA. This new 32-acre campus boasts […]
Indian Origin Sikh Student Thrown Out Of UK Bar For Wearing Turban
LONDON (TIP): An Indian origin Sikh law student in the UK felt “victimized” and “heartbroken” after he was dragged out of a bar because he was wearing a turban, media reports said. Amrik Singh, 22, claimed […]
Maha Shivaratri celebrated at Hari Om Mandir with chants and prayers
CHICAGO, IL (TIP): On Tuesday, Feb 13, devotees celebrated the festival of Maha Shivaratri, in the Hari Om Mandir, with great joy and enthusiasm. As per the Hindu tradition, devotees bathe the Shiva Lingam with […]
DFW SAFF wows North Texas audiences with 4 days of ground-breaking programming
DALLAS (TIP): The 4th annual Dallas/Fort Worth South Asian Film Festival (DFW SAFF) entertained, engaged and enthralled more than one thousand North Texans who attended sold-out screenings of 19 shorts, documentaries and feature films over […]
ASHTA VINAYAKA – EIGHT FORMS OF LORD GANESHA
Vakratunda Ganesha’s first avatara is of Vakratunda (twisted trunk) an embodiment of the Absolute Impersonal aspect of Godhood called Brahman in the form of Ganesha. A demon named Matsara was born out of the Pramaada (Heedlessness) of Indra, the king of […]