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Vat Savitri Vrat 2026: Correct Date, Significance & Puja Vidhi

Among the many sacred fasts observed in Hindu tradition, Vat Savitri Vrat holds a deeply emotional and spiritual place in the hearts of married Hindu women. Observed with immense devotion and faith, this vrat is dedicated to the well-being, long life, prosperity, and protection of one’s husband. The festival is…

Times Life · May 14

Why Bajrang Baan Feels More Intense Than Hanuman Chalisa

Among the countless devotional compositions dedicated to Lord Hanuman, two sacred texts hold extraordinary importance in Hindu spiritual tradition: the Hanuman Chalisa and the Bajrang Baan. Both are deeply revered by devotees across India and beyond, and both are associated with protection, courage, devotion, and divine grace. Yet among many…

Times Life · May 13

Hinduism way of life, not mandatory to go to temple to prove belief: SC

The Supreme Court observed Hinduism as a 'way of life,' stating that temple visits or rituals aren't mandatory to remain Hindu. Even lighting a lamp at home suffices to prove faith, the nine-judge bench observed. This significant observation came during hearings on discrimination at religious sites, including Sabarimala, and the…

The Economic Times · May 13

Why Rama Built Ramanathaswamy Temple After Ravana’s Fall

The defeat of Ravana is one of the most celebrated moments in the Ramayana. For devotees across India, it represents the victory of dharma over adharma, truth over arrogance, and righteousness over evil. Yet according to Hindu tradition, the end of the war in Lanka was not a moment of…

MyLifeXP · May 7

10 Powerful Avatars of Shiva and Their Hidden Meanings

Among all deities in Hindu tradition, Shiva is perhaps the most mysterious and multidimensional. He is worshipped as the destroyer of evil, the master of meditation, the cosmic dancer, and the compassionate protector who listens even to the most broken devotees. Unlike many divine figures who are associated with a…

Times Life · May 7

The Real Reason Shiva Tests Devotees Before Blessing Them

There is something deeply paradoxical about Shiva. He is known as the most compassionate, the one who is easily pleased, the deity who responds even to the simplest devotion, yet his path often feels the most intense and unpredictable. Devotees across generations have believed that before his blessings arrive, life…

MyLifeXP · May 3

Buddha Purnima 2026: What the Puranas Reveal About Buddha

There are certain days in the Indian spiritual calendar that feel larger than a festival, days that seem to carry layers of meaning that go far beyond ritual, and Buddha Purnima is one of them. In 2026, this sacred occasion falls on May 1, observed on the full moon day…

Times Life · May 1

33 Hindu Gods Explained: What the Vedas Really Say

There are few ideas in Indian spiritual thought that are as widely repeated and yet as deeply misunderstood as the idea of “33 Hindu gods.” Many people grow up hearing that Hinduism speaks of 33 crore deities, a number so vast that it almost feels impossible to grasp. Yet when…

MyLifeXP · Apr 30

Bada Mangal 2026: Dates, Rituals & Powerful Hanuman Blessings

Bada Mangal is a deeply auspicious festival in Hinduism that is dedicated to honour Hanuman Jhi’s boundless strength and devotion. Happening on each Tuesday of Jyeshtha month, Bada Mangal is also known as Budhwa Mangal. On this day, believers worship the elderly form of Lord Bajrangbali. The importance of this…

Times Life · Apr 29

What Shiva & Parvati Teach Us About Raising Children Right

Today we live in a time period in which parenting advices come from every direction, whether it is through social media or books and magazines. However, if we dig deep into the traditional wisdom of Hinduism, we can attain true parenting lessons from the Gods themselves. Lord Shiva and Parvati…

Times Life · Apr 27