Shradh Pitru Paksha

Significance of Shradh or Pitru Paksha in Hinduism

What is Shradh? Shradh is derived from the word Shraddha means devotion. Shardh is a ritual for Hindus where they pay homage to their ancestors for their peace afterlife. As per the Garud Puran, our last three generations of our family impact us and lies in our body by way of genes, habits, physical appearance, … Read more

Nag Panchami

Nag Panchami and other dimensions of the Snakes

Why is Nag Panchami celebrated? Nag Panchami is the traditional Hindu festival dedicated to the Naga or serpent deities though now receded its significance with time. It is celebrated on the fifth day (which means Panchami in the Hindu calendar) of the bright half (Shukla Paksha) of the lunar month of Shravan (Saavan) which falls … Read more

Sun Salutation

Sun Salutation- Healthy Benefits of Surya Namaskar with poses

Surya Namaskar or Sun Salutation does not only have physical benefits but also have mental advantages of getting focused, calm and many others. 12 poses or asanas of Surya namaskar helps in opening up the mind and body to align our system with the Sun which boosts our energy and harness our prana shakti. What … Read more

How to Balance Chakras

What if I say that for our overall wellbeing regulated and balance chakras are required. Human interests have always inclined towards spirituality for their evolvement through yoga, meditation, Ayurveda and Astrology. Not only linked to these practices but ancient Indian texts such as Vedas and Upanishads also incorporate the term ‘Chakras’. Q) What is Chakra? … Read more