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Why Did This Vegetarian Crocodile Stay In A Temple For 70 Years?

“अहिंसा परमो धर्मः” A crocodile is usually the last animal people would expect to find inside a peaceful temple. It is a creature often associated with danger, sharp teeth, and fear. But in Kerala’s Ananthapura Lake Temple, a crocodile named Babiya became one of the most loved and unusual devotees…

Times Life · Apr 1

Did You Know Tulsidas Wrote Hanuman Chalisa In Jail?

“बुद्धिहीन तनु जानिके, सुमिरौं पवन कुमार। बल बुद्धि विद्या देहु मोहिं, हरहु कलेश विकार॥” The Hanuman Chalisa is one of the most widely recited prayers in India today. Millions of people chant it every Tuesday, Saturday, or during difficult phases of life without realizing that its origins are linked to…

Times Life · Apr 1

Hindu Festivals in April 2026: Full List, Dates & Vrat Calendar

April 2026 is packed with a number of important religious festivals and vrat days according to Hindu tradition. It can be said that this month provides an excellent opportunity for devotees all over the country to purify their souls and ensure greater prosperity in lives by observing fasts and rituals.…

Times Life · Apr 1

Bhagavad Gita for Students: 3 Powerful Lessons by Lord Krishna

Lord Krishna’s words in Bhagavad Gita contain truths about all kinds of human struggles. Indeed, for thousands of years people have been realising the fundamental truths about existence and about their own Self through the wisdom contained in this sacred text. As a matter of fact, students can develop a…

Times Life · Mar 31

The Pink Elephant Photoshoot Went Viral, Now Its Death Has Sparked Anger

What began as a visually striking photoshoot in Jaipur has now turned into a larger debate about animal cruelty, ethics, and the limits of art. A few months ago, images of a bright pink elephant standing beside a model in Jaipur went viral across social media. Many people called the…

Times Life · Mar 31

Why Panchmukhi Hanuman Is Kept Near the Main Door of Homes

“मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥” Many people place Panchmukhi Hanuman near the main door of their home, but few know the exact reason behind this tradition. In Hindu belief and Vastu Shastra, the entrance of the house is considered the point from where both positive…

Times Life · Mar 31

5 Powerful Mantras To Chant On Hanuman Jayanti

There is a reason why millions of devotees wake up early, visit temples, light diyas, and chant Hanuman ji’s name on Hanuman Jayanti. It is believed that this is the day when the energy of Bajrangbali is at its strongest. For many people, Hanuman ji is not just a deity…

Times Life · Mar 31

7 People Who Were Said To Return From The Dead Before Jesus

For thousands of years, people across different civilizations have told stories about someone who crossed the line between life and death and somehow returned. Long before Jesus, ancient cultures already had myths about gods, heroes, and sacred figures who were believed to come back after dying or disappearing. These stories…

Times Life · Mar 31

10 Lessons Rich People Learn Earlier Than Everyone Else

Most people think rich people become wealthy because they earn more. But when you listen to interviews of people like Warren Buffett, Jeff Bezos, Oprah Winfrey, and other self-made millionaires, one thing becomes clear: they learned certain lessons early, long before they became rich. These lessons are often simple, but…

Times Life · Mar 31

Why Panchmukhi Hanuman Is Seen as Protection From All Five Directions

“मनोजवं मारुततुल्यवेगं जितेन्द्रियं बुद्धिमतां वरिष्ठम्। वातात्मजं वानरयूथमुख्यं श्रीरामदूतं शरणं प्रपद्ये॥” There are some forms of Hanuman that inspire devotion. There are some that inspire strength. And then there is Panchmukhi Hanuman, a form so powerful that devotees believe it watches over every direction at once. Unlike the familiar image of…

Times Life · Mar 30