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Eventually, Hindus followed the impulse that had appeared among the Sumerians: they wrote poetic stories that focused on the power of the gods. These stories were written to create ideals for people to follow. The better known of these are poems called the Ramayana and the Mahabharata. Ramayana translates as the Story of Rama. It is believed to have been …

‘परशु’ प्रतीक है पराक्रम का। ‘राम’ पर्याय है सत्य सनातन का। इस प्रकार परशुराम का अर्थ हुआ पराक्रम के कारक और सत्य के धारक। शास्त्रोक्त मान्यता तो यह है कि परशुराम भगवान विष्णु के छठे अवतार हैं, अतः उनमें आपादमस्तक विष्णु ही प्रतिबिंबित होते हैं, परंतु मेरी मौलिक और विनम्र व्याख्या यह है कि ‘परशु’ में भगवान शिव समाहित हैं …

Hindus believe in the theory of “mahurats” or auspicious timings in every step in life – be it to begin a new venture or making an important purchase. Akshaya Tritiya is one such momentous occasion, which is considered one of the most auspicious days of theHindu Calendar. It is believed, any meaningful activity started on this day would be fruitful. …

Hinduism is often described as a religion of fasts, feasts and festivals. Here’s a date-wise list of Hindu festivals, including cultural and religious occasions for 2015 (Saka Era: 1936-37 / Vikram Era: 2071-72). January 2015 Kalpataru Divas: Thursday, 01-01-2015 Paush Purnima: Monday, 05-01-2015 Vivekananda Jayanti: Monday, 12-01-2015 Lohri: Tuesday, 13-01-2015 Makarsankranti / Magh Bihu: Thursday, 15-01-2015 Uttarayan & Kite Festival: Thursday, …

Parasurama, also known as the “axe-wielding Rama,” was the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He was born into a Brahmin or priestly family but had the immense physical power and killer instinct than a Kshatriya or the warrior class. Parasurama was the son of the pious saint, Jamadagni. Lord Shiva, pleased by his devotion and penance awarded him an axe, …