http://www.boldsky.com Boldsky helps you get spiritual through its Spirituality section. From yoga postures to religious information to spiritual masters, we have everything that needs to remain peaceful and stress free. Get to the lightest state of mind through boldsky. Tue, 07 Mar 2017 17:15:41 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com http://images.oneindia.com/images/rss/boldsky-logo.png Boldsky helps you get spiritual through its Spirituality section. From yoga postures to religious information to spiritual masters, we have everything that needs to remain peaceful and stress free. Get to the lightest state of mind through boldsky. http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/importance-of-annadanam-in-hinduism-111763.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/importance-of-annadanam-in-hinduism-111763.html Every living being requires certain basic things to lead a peaceful life. While things like clothes and shelter affect the quality of life, the absence of food can snatch life itself. "Annadanam" is made up of two words - ‘Annam' which Tue, 07 Mar 2017 14:47:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/mantras-to-get-rid-of-depression-111645.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/mantras-to-get-rid-of-depression-111645.html Depression is a terrible state of mind that drains us of all life. Science describes depression as low mood and distaste in activities of the day-to-day life. But the actual problem is much more serious than that. As humans we all Fri, 03 Mar 2017 10:25:13 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/shiva-panchakshara-stotra-to-recite-on-shivratri-111389.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/shiva-panchakshara-stotra-to-recite-on-shivratri-111389.html When it comes to spiritual literature, Stotras deserve a special mention. Mantras, Shlokas, Stutis, etc., all come under the category of spiritual literature. But unlike Mantras and Shlokas, Stotras are not governed by strict rules that need to be followed when Fri, 24 Feb 2017 09:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/the-origin-of-shiva-linga-111374.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/the-origin-of-shiva-linga-111374.html According to the Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is also known as ‘Swayambhu', which means no one knows about the origin of Lord Shiva. He is the beginning; he is the end. He is the ultimate in this universe and on the Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:15:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/stories-associated-with-maha-shivratri-111318.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/stories-associated-with-maha-shivratri-111318.html The festival of Maha Shivratri is nearly upon us. On this occasion, we have decided to regale you with the stories associated with the origin of Maha Shivaratri. Most festivals in India have a couple of stories and legends associated with Wed, 22 Feb 2017 11:55:34 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/pooja-samagri-for-maha-shivratri-at-home-111263.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/pooja-samagri-for-maha-shivratri-at-home-111263.html This year, Maha Shivarati falls on the 24th of February. Maha Shivaratri is an important festival for the devotees of Lord Shiva. Fasting and conduction of poojas at home or at temples is how most devotees celebrate the occasion. Most religious Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:54:31 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/the-third-jyotirlinga-mahakaleshwar-jyotirlinga-111166.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/the-third-jyotirlinga-mahakaleshwar-jyotirlinga-111166.html The city of Ujjain, Maharashtra, is rich in culture and historical value. It also holds a special place in the hearts of the Hindus around the world as a city of immense spiritual significance. Throughout the history, Ujjain has been the Fri, 17 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/mallikarjuna-the-story-of-second-jyotirlinga-111122.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/mallikarjuna-the-story-of-second-jyotirlinga-111122.html Mallikarjuna jyotirlinga is located in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh. It is one among the twelve jyotirlingas and is a very ancient place of worship for the followers of Lord Shiva. It is unique due to the fact that both Lord Shiva and Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:14:16 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/most-powerful-mantras-of-lord-shiva-111067.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/most-powerful-mantras-of-lord-shiva-111067.html Mantras are especially crafted incantations that hold immense power. They have boundless spiritual energy that helps in concentrating in the almighty. To know about the most powerful mantras of Lord Shiva, read on. Mantras are supposed to be uttered in a Wed, 15 Feb 2017 11:12:13 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/the-various-forms-of-lord-shiva-111045.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/the-various-forms-of-lord-shiva-111045.html Lord Shiva is one of the most important deities of the Hindu pantheon. The 'Shaivites' or the followers of Lord Shiva consider him to be the supreme power. 'Omkar' or the sound that existed before existence is said to be the Tue, 14 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/story-of-the-first-jyotirlingas-of-lord-shiva-111017.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/story-of-the-first-jyotirlingas-of-lord-shiva-111017.html Lord Shiva is one of the most revered deities in India. Lord Shiva is one of the Trimurtis and is the God of destruction. Lord Shiva is commonly worshipped in the form of ‘Lingas' instead of statues. The 12 Jyotirlingas or Mon, 13 Feb 2017 18:10:31 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/stories-about-lord-kubera-the-hindu-god-of-money-110831.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/stories-about-lord-kubera-the-hindu-god-of-money-110831.html Lord Kubera is one of the many Gods of the Hindu Pantheon who is still revered by many as the god of wealth and the treasurer of the gods. It is a very common misconception that Goddess Lakshmi is the deity Wed, 08 Feb 2017 10:20:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/significance-of-goddess-gayatri-and-the-gayatri-mantra-110516.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/significance-of-goddess-gayatri-and-the-gayatri-mantra-110516.html Gayatri Mata or Goddess Gayatri is the representation of the divine essence of Mahalakshmi, Mahasaraswati and Mahakali. The word Gayatri is a combination of ‘Gaya' which translates to mean the hymn of wisdom and ‘Tri' represents the combined strength of the Mon, 30 Jan 2017 08:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/interesting-stories-of-lord-hanuman-110428.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/interesting-stories-of-lord-hanuman-110428.html Hanuman, the monkey-god and the constant companion of Lord Rama, is worshipped all over the country. There are temples which are dedicated to Lord Hanuman and people throng these places with complete devotion. The idol is either in a standing position Wed, 25 Jan 2017 16:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/why-does-lord-vishnu-sleep-on-a-serpent-bed-110135.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/why-does-lord-vishnu-sleep-on-a-serpent-bed-110135.html You must have seen various depiction of Lord Vishnu in pictures, movies and images. Somewhere, he is riding Gadura (the King of Birds); sometime, he is presented with 'Sankha-Chakra-Gada-Padma' and in many pictures, you have seen him, lying on a Serpent Wed, 18 Jan 2017 08:50:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/astrology-significance-of-vaikunta-ekadasi-109759.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/astrology-significance-of-vaikunta-ekadasi-109759.html "If you need dramatic results in your material wealth, you will have to go to Vishnu. He is the God of Wealth and Material Prosperity. Vishnu readily gives boons to people who come to him."- Dr. Pillai This Vaikunta Ekadasi is Sun, 08 Jan 2017 09:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/spiritual-significance-of-vaikunta-ekadasi-109713.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/spiritual-significance-of-vaikunta-ekadasi-109713.html India is a country of unity with diversity. Whether it is the dressing style of each state or the spiritual beliefs, they have their unique features and style. And when you think of religious occasions and festivals, there are so many Fri, 06 Jan 2017 18:45:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/reasons-why-women-should-wear-silver-toe-ring-109515.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2017/reasons-why-women-should-wear-silver-toe-ring-109515.html In India, wearing toe rings for married women is an ancient tradition. According to the epic Ramayana, when Ravana took Sita with him, she dropped her toe rings on the way, so that Lord Ram could understand where she had been Mon, 02 Jan 2017 14:45:46 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/customs-and-traditions-followed-during-christmas-108895.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/customs-and-traditions-followed-during-christmas-108895.html Santa Claus rides his sleigh and comes to all good children throughout the world to deliver the Christmas gifts. His bell rings and with his loud laughter "Ho! Ho! Ho!" Christmas comes to all of you with winter breeze, snow, family Tue, 13 Dec 2016 15:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-kumkum-and-turmeric-in-hinduism-108624.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-kumkum-and-turmeric-in-hinduism-108624.html From an ancient time, kumkum or vermillion and turmeric are regarded as two of the holiest materials in the Hindu religion. From a marriage to any puja, these two ingredients are used at any given auspicious time and day. Let us Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:15:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-aksharabhyasam-108144.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-aksharabhyasam-108144.html In the Hindu religion, every occasion is celebrated with auspiciousness and purity. ‘Aksharabhyasam' is one such occasion that denotes the starting of writing for a child. Read along to know the significance of Aksharabhyasam. From an ancient time, education has been Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:24:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-celebrating-utwan-dwadasi-or-tulasi-puja-107677.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-celebrating-utwan-dwadasi-or-tulasi-puja-107677.html In India, people celebrate different types of vrat and each has a different meaning from the other. Tulasi puja is one of the important vrats that is celebrated in India on during the Kartik masam, according to the Hindu calendar. Popularly, Fri, 11 Nov 2016 10:36:54 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/reasons-behind-celebrating-diwali-107225.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/reasons-behind-celebrating-diwali-107225.html Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated across India during the month of mid-October or mid-November. Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs and is marked as the victory of light over darkness. From childhood, we have heard stories related Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/rituals-to-be-followed-for-balipadyami-107223.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/rituals-to-be-followed-for-balipadyami-107223.html Diwali is a five-day long celebration, of which the main Lakshmi Puja for Diwali falls on the third day. The fourth day of Diwali is celebrated as the "Govardhan Puja" in some parts of India. On this day, Lord Krishna and Mon, 31 Oct 2016 09:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/the-lakshmi-puja-vidhi-for-diwali-107166.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/the-lakshmi-puja-vidhi-for-diwali-107166.html Lakshmi puja is a very important part of the entire Diwali celebration. Goddess Lakshmi is said to be the daughter of the Rishi Bhrigu, who during the Samudra Manthan was reborn and then got married to Lord Vishnu. She is the Sun, 30 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-to-celebrate-narak-chaturdashi-107190.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-to-celebrate-narak-chaturdashi-107190.html The festival of lights, Diwali is not limited to just one single day. Infact, it is celebrated for four continuous days, during which gods and goddesses are invoked to bestow their blessing on us and our homes. This article lists details Sat, 29 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/dhanteras-puja-vidhi-and-mantra-107170.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/dhanteras-puja-vidhi-and-mantra-107170.html In the Hindu month of Kartik, the thirteenth day of the Krishna paksha, Dhanteras is the festival that is observed, as per the Hindu calendar. It is with Dhanteras that the celebration of Diwali begins, as it falls two days before Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-celebrating-dhanteras-107109.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-celebrating-dhanteras-107109.html India is a country that celebrates a lot of festivals, and some of them extend for more than 2 days. Navratri, Diwali, etc., are some of those extended festivals, which fill our lives with fun, happiness and laughter. Diwali is a Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-five-day-long-celebration-during-diwali-107013.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-five-day-long-celebration-during-diwali-107013.html Diwali means light, crackers, fun and complete celebration. You wait throughout the year for this auspicious festival and when it falls at the end of October or at November; your enjoyment touches the sky. Diwali is celebrated differently in different states. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:36:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/karwa-chauth-rituals-women-should-follow-106797.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/karwa-chauth-rituals-women-should-follow-106797.html KarwaChauth is a Hindu festival that is celebrated in the northern part of India. During this festival, women fast from sunrise to sunset for the well-being of their husbands. Unmarried women also fast for their future partners. Karwa is a small Wed, 19 Oct 2016 12:02:44 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/ten-important-things-needed-for-karwa-chauth-fasting-106747.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/ten-important-things-needed-for-karwa-chauth-fasting-106747.html Karwa Chauth is one of the most popular festivals that is celebrated in North India with magnanimity. It is a festival that strengthens the bond between a husband and wife; and definitely Bollywood has made the idea of this occasion to Tue, 18 Oct 2016 12:47:21 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-sindoor-khela-106485.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-sindoor-khela-106485.html Sindoor Khela is a tradition which is followed every year on the day of Vijayadashami. For all the Bengali women, this is the final ritual which holds a great significance. On Vijayadashami, or the last day of Durga Puja, married women Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-is-sarawati-puja-celebrated-in-south-india-106400.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-is-sarawati-puja-celebrated-in-south-india-106400.html According to the Hindu religion, Devi Saraswati is regarded as the goddess of knowledge, education, wisdom, arts and culture. In every state, Goddess Saraswati is worshipped in different style. Usually, she is worshipped mainly on Basant Panchami, but during Navratri, Goddess Fri, 07 Oct 2016 14:34:28 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-the-5-days-of-durga-puja-106392.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-the-5-days-of-durga-puja-106392.html Durga Puja is the main festival of Bengalis, which is celebrated all over the country with great zest and fervor. The festival is also rejoiced as Navratri and Dussehra in other parts of the country. Durga Puja continues for 5 days Fri, 07 Oct 2016 13:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/date-and-time-for-durga-puja-celebration-2016-106092.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/date-and-time-for-durga-puja-celebration-2016-106092.html Durga Puja is among the most important festivals of West Bengal. The time and date of Durga Puja is determined on the basis of the lunar calendar. Therefore, in the Bengali calendar, there is no particular date for Durga Puja. Albeit, Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:20:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-fourth-day-in-navratri-mention-the-na-106230.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-fourth-day-in-navratri-mention-the-na-106230.html Navratri festival has begun and in many households, Goddess Durga is welcomed as the daughter of the house and is worshipped. This is one of the biggest festivals of the Hindu religion that is celebrated with pomp and vigour throughout the Tue, 04 Oct 2016 06:01:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/story-of-brahmacharini-second-goddess-of-navaratri-106100.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/story-of-brahmacharini-second-goddess-of-navaratri-106100.html Brahmacharini or Devi Yogini is the second manifestation and mightiest forms of Goddess Durga. The second day of Navratri is devoted for Goddess Brahmacharini. With a unique blend of radiance, she takes her devotes to the spiritual bliss. Wearing white sari Sun, 02 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/story-of-devi-shailputri-mata-first-goddess-of-navratri-106101.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/story-of-devi-shailputri-mata-first-goddess-of-navratri-106101.html Hindu Goddess Durga is worshipped in her nine forms, called NavaDurga, during the Navratri festival. Out of these, Maa Shailputri is the first form. On the first day of the Navratri festival, Maa Shailputri is worshipped by devotees. There are special Sat, 01 Oct 2016 06:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-mahalaya-invoking-the-mother-goddess-106028.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-mahalaya-invoking-the-mother-goddess-106028.html Autumn arrives in India with an array of festivals, and Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals that is celebrated by Indians. September and October are regarded as the festive months, as this is the time when festivals like Wed, 28 Sep 2016 15:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/navratri-special-nine-colours-for-each-day-of-navratri-dedicated-105842.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/navratri-special-nine-colours-for-each-day-of-navratri-dedicated-105842.html Navratri festival is around the corner and all are busy with its preparations. Do you know about the Navratri colours and their significance? Well, this is the article you've got to read! The Navratri festival lasts for nine days, especially dedicated Fri, 23 Sep 2016 19:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/navratri-special-nine-days-nine-food-offerings-on-each-day-to-the-godd-105811.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/navratri-special-nine-days-nine-food-offerings-on-each-day-to-the-godd-105811.html Navratri is nine nights of revelry dedicated to the nine forms of goddess Durga. During these nine nights, nine manifestations of Shakti are worshipped. In Sanskrit, Navratri literally translates into Nine Nights. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a form Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:54:21 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/the-story-behind-onam-festival-105461.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/the-story-behind-onam-festival-105461.html Like all other festivals, Onam also carries various legends and traditional beliefs. Do you know what the story behind Onam festival is? Well, read on. Onam is connected with King Mahabali and the golden era of his reign. The prominent story Wed, 14 Sep 2016 11:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-celebraing-bakrid-105382.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-celebraing-bakrid-105382.html Bakrid is one of the most popular festivals of Muslims. It is also known as "Id-ul-Adha". Bakrid falls on tenth of "Dhul-Hagg", which is the last month of the Lunar year. Do you know why Muslims celebrate Bakrid? The meaning of Mon, 12 Sep 2016 11:07:35 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-to-welcome-lord-krishna-for-janmashtami-at-home-104800.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-to-welcome-lord-krishna-for-janmashtami-at-home-104800.html Janmashtami is a community festival and you can celebrate it together at your housing. Also, the occasion is celebrated in temples of Lord Krishna. But, if you are welcoming Lord Krishna to your home this year, try your best to please Thu, 25 Aug 2016 11:00:37 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/favourite-things-of-lord-krishna-104772.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/favourite-things-of-lord-krishna-104772.html To the Hindus, Lord Krishna has become the enigma. He is the reincarnated avatar of Lord Vishnu who always assures the world to save from demons and evil force, every time they appear to disturb the earth. He is the mischievous Thu, 25 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/life-lessons-to-learn-from-lord-krishna-104771.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/life-lessons-to-learn-from-lord-krishna-104771.html Lord Krishna is the eighth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the god of preservation. He descended upon this earth to fight the increasing injustice and evil deeds of people. The sermons that he delivered to Arjuna before the battle of Mahabharata are Wed, 24 Aug 2016 14:59:58 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/things-you-should-know-about-krishna-janmashtami-104708.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/things-you-should-know-about-krishna-janmashtami-104708.html Krishna Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna who was born on the eighth day of the Shravana Masam, according to the Hindu calendar. His birthday is celebrated with sheer devotion and great enthusiasm throughout the country. Lord Krishna is regarded Tue, 23 Aug 2016 15:01:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-raksha-bandhan-104528.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-raksha-bandhan-104528.html Raksha Bandhan is a festival celebrating the special bond between brother and sister. The significance of Raksha Bandhan can be found in its very name. Raksha means protection and bandhan means a bond hence it involves a ‘bond of protection'. A Thu, 18 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/sarees-to-drape-for-goddess-lakshmi-on-kalasha-104362.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/sarees-to-drape-for-goddess-lakshmi-on-kalasha-104362.html In the Hinduism, the gods and goddesses are regarded as the near and dear ones. If all the goddesses are regarded as a mother figure, Lord Shiva is considered to be the father. Lord Vishnu is regarded as the best friend, Thu, 11 Aug 2016 14:47:11 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/types-of-flowers-to-offer-to-goddess-varamahalakshmi-104348.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/types-of-flowers-to-offer-to-goddess-varamahalakshmi-104348.html Hindu religious festivals are a real treat, as decoration is one of the most important parts of these festivals. For Ganesh puja, people decorate their homes with rangolis and red flowers; during Navratri people use garlands and mango leaves for decoration Thu, 11 Aug 2016 12:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/important-puja-items-needed-for-varamahalakshmi-104338.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/important-puja-items-needed-for-varamahalakshmi-104338.html In the Shravana masam, Varamahalakshmi Puja is celebrated. This is one of the most important festivals in the southern part of India, especially in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Before the full moon day of the Shravana Thu, 11 Aug 2016 09:20:15 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-varamahalakshmi-festival-104317.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-to-prepare-your-home-for-varamahalakshmi-festival-104317.html "Vara" means boon and "Mahalakshmi" is the Hindu goddess for wealth and well-being. "Vrata" means fasting. This fast is observed by married women to please the Goddess Lakshmi, so that she grants a boon of wealth and well-being to the family, Wed, 10 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-to-perform-varamahalakshmi-vrata-104291.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/how-to-perform-varamahalakshmi-vrata-104291.html Varamahalakshmi vrata is a popular festival that is celebrated mostly in the south Indian states. This is performed by married women, mainly for the health and prosperity of their husband. Any Friday of the Shravana month is selected to observe the Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:16:44 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-og-mangala-gowri-104252.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-og-mangala-gowri-104252.html Shravan masam is full of auspicious occasions and vrats. Hindu married and unmarried women keep fasts and worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati through various rituals. Mangala Gowri is one of those occasions where Goddess Parvati is worshipped by the Hindu Tue, 09 Aug 2016 11:52:37 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/varamahalakshmi-festival-decoration-items-104212.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/varamahalakshmi-festival-decoration-items-104212.html Varamahalakshmi Vratham is performed by married women across South India. It is believed that performing this festival will bring immense blessings, happiness and peace to all our family members. This day is celebrated on a Friday of Shravan month. The time Mon, 08 Aug 2016 10:40:05 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-is-nag-panchami-celebrated-104175.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-is-nag-panchami-celebrated-104175.html This year, Nag Panchami will be celebrated on 7th August, 2016. Why is Nag Panchami celebrated? Shravana Masam, according to the Hindu calendar, is a month in which most of the religious occasions take place. Various religious festivals like Bheemana Amavasya, Sun, 07 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-celebrating-teej-104133.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-celebrating-teej-104133.html India is a pious land of festivals and occasions. Most of the festivals are religious and they give you an immense pleasure to perform all the rituals with your dear and near ones. As this is the country of seasonal varieties, Fri, 05 Aug 2016 09:20:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/signs-of-death-from-shiv-puraan-104011.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/signs-of-death-from-shiv-puraan-104011.html 'Sawan' is considered as one of the most auspicious months of the year, according to the Hindu calender. This is the month in which people fast for Lord Shiva. In the Hindu mythology, there are many stories that people believe and Tue, 02 Aug 2016 11:56:51 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-is-bheemana-amavasya-celebrated-103981.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-is-bheemana-amavasya-celebrated-103981.html In the Hindu religion, there are lots of occasions and the celebration styles for each of these are different. On every fortnight, Purnima and Amavasya occur. Each full moon and new moon has a different significance. Bheemana Amavasya is one of Tue, 02 Aug 2016 08:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-and-meaning-of-guru-purnima-103530.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-and-meaning-of-guru-purnima-103530.html In Hinduism, myths, stories, folklores, etc, from the Puranas and Upanishads contain the glory of the Gurus who have played important roles in the advancement of those stories. Gurus in Hinduism are worshipped like the sun who is always shinning in Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-wearing-a-copper-ring-as-per-astrology-103438.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-wearing-a-copper-ring-as-per-astrology-103438.html How many of you believe in Astrology? Many of us do. Some of us do not believe in it completely; however, are interested to know about it. It is an amazing fact that many of the metals such as copper, brass, Thu, 14 Jul 2016 15:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-seeing-moon-on-eid-ul-fitr-103135.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-seeing-moon-on-eid-ul-fitr-103135.html Religions and festivals are interrelated and festivals are something that really bring us close to our religion. The impact of religions is always important, as they allow a person to live his/her life in the most pious manner. As far as Tue, 05 Jul 2016 12:45:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-ashada-masam-103090.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-ashada-masam-103090.html As the Hindu religion has come from different sources, it is full of rituals, stories, myths and beliefs. According to the Gregorian calendar, the ashada masam is the third month of the year and it falls in the months of June Mon, 04 Jul 2016 12:54:47 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-zakat-during-ramzan-102400.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-zakat-during-ramzan-102400.html Zakat is one of the important concepts of Islam and it is considered as one of the five pillars of Islam. Giving zakat plays a significant role in the finances of Muslims. Zakat is the amount of money that Muslims are Tue, 14 Jun 2016 15:16:20 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/the-concept-of-hundi-in-temple-102247.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/the-concept-of-hundi-in-temple-102247.html India is a land of mixed cultures and traditions where many religions grow, sustain and flourish by themselves. Due to its secular concept towards religions, every Indian is free to follow and have faith in his/her own religion.As a matter of Thu, 09 Jun 2016 15:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-you-should-chant-om-namah-shivaya-102100.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-you-should-chant-om-namah-shivaya-102100.html Lord Shiva is known as ‘Devadidev’, which means he is the god of gods. There is no beginning of him, and also, there is no end to him. He is the omnipresence and omnipotent form. He is one of the pillars Sun, 05 Jun 2016 20:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/the-role-of-religion-and-spirituality-in-health-101725.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/the-role-of-religion-and-spirituality-in-health-101725.html Before going into the discussion in detail, it is important to know what the terms ‘religion’ and ‘spirituality’ actually stand for? As far as the general understanding about the first term is concerned, it broadly stands for the godly affairs, in Tue, 24 May 2016 13:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/which-god-should-you-worship-as-per-your-sun-sign-101535.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/which-god-should-you-worship-as-per-your-sun-sign-101535.html The Agni Purana, which is one of the most holiest scriptures of Hinduism, states that, "Astrology is not only a belief but it is a well-defined Science." Moreover, by using astrology, one can have a thorough understanding about an individual's characteristics. Wed, 18 May 2016 11:15:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-are-lemons-used-in-black-magic-101517.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-are-lemons-used-in-black-magic-101517.html People often say everything is fair in love and war. This is not just a saying; it is a statement that gives birth to many evil activities that people often justify in the light of this saying. Whenever people suffer from Tue, 17 May 2016 15:32:27 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/things-that-you-have-to-learn-from-bhagavad-geetha-101100.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/things-that-you-have-to-learn-from-bhagavad-geetha-101100.html Mythological significance occupies a very special place in the heart of the people who follow their own religion. Since every religion has some mythological significance, therefore, people have their own right to believe in them and follow them in their words Wed, 11 May 2016 15:01:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/understanding-the-meaning-of-shiva-eight-adornments-101173.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/understanding-the-meaning-of-shiva-eight-adornments-101173.html Shiva is the most powerful God in Hinduism. He is the third God in the Hindu triumvirate. The triumvirate consists of three Gods who are responsible for the creation, upkeep and destruction of the world. The other two Gods are Brahma Mon, 09 May 2016 16:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/gifting-gold-is-important-than-purchasing-it-on-akshaya-tritiya.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/gifting-gold-is-important-than-purchasing-it-on-akshaya-tritiya.html There is no lack of occasions in India. The occasions and festivals are connected to the lives of people; and throughout the year those come and go like a seasonal circle. These festivals are the driving forces that make Indians to Mon, 09 May 2016 12:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/religions-shrines-in-india-that-practice-exorcisms-101096.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/religions-shrines-in-india-that-practice-exorcisms-101096.html How many of you get goosebumps while watching a horror movie? Horror movies may be a great hype, but when you see it for real, the feeling can leave you in a place where you will not be able to do Fri, 06 May 2016 16:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-the-word-om-in-hinduism-100995.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-the-word-om-in-hinduism-100995.html "Om" is considered to be the 'primordial sound'. According to scriptures, it is said that even before the material creation came into existence, the word Om came into being. It is referred to the only natural humming energy. In Hinduism, Om Wed, 04 May 2016 15:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/deities-and-rituals-for-seven-days-of-the-week-100954.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/deities-and-rituals-for-seven-days-of-the-week-100954.html Hindus follow a lot of rituals right through the week. It is believed that for the 7 days in a week, each of the days are dedicated to one or two Gods. According to the scriptures, the 7 days in a Tue, 03 May 2016 15:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/what-is-chudakarana-samskara-in-hinduisim-100914.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/what-is-chudakarana-samskara-in-hinduisim-100914.html In Hinduism, Mundan or Chudakarana is one of the most important and most necessary rituals to be followed. Chudakarana is derived from a Sanskrit word for Mundan and is ideally known as the first hair-cut for the baby. In other words, Mon, 02 May 2016 15:17:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/what-is-the-significance-of-sashtanga-namaskaram-100833.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/what-is-the-significance-of-sashtanga-namaskaram-100833.html A sashtanga namaskar is one of the many types of namaskar, where is which all the body parts or angas touch the ground. This type of namaskara is also commonly known as the "dandakara namaskaram" and "uddanda namaskara". According to the Fri, 29 Apr 2016 13:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-is-the-cow-a-sacred-animal-for-the-hindus-100797.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-is-the-cow-a-sacred-animal-for-the-hindus-100797.html The cow is considered to be a sacred animal in Hinduism. Do you know why? Going through the scriptures of the Holy Book, Lord Krishna states in Srimad Bhagavad-Gita (Chapter 10, Verse 28): Dhenunam asmi kamadhuk, meaning, "Among cows, I am Thu, 28 Apr 2016 15:41:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/what-happens-to-the-soul-after-suicide-100742.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/what-happens-to-the-soul-after-suicide-100742.html Pratyusha Banerjee's suicide took the world by storm. It left us wondering that after a person commits suicide, where does the soul wander off too? Does it go straight to heaven, or purgatory or hell. While we know what happens to Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:45:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-did-god-create-satan-100706.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-did-god-create-satan-100706.html The Holy Bible does not spell out all of God's reasons for creating the Devil. But it is important for you to know that what ever God created was for the good of man. When God created the world and everything Tue, 26 Apr 2016 14:32:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-is-ram-navami-celebrated-100389.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-is-ram-navami-celebrated-100389.html There is no lack of festivals in India as the people of the country know how to spend life in pomp and vigour. They know that thorns will be there but it is important how you can turn each day of Thu, 14 Apr 2016 18:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/what-are-the-things-you-need-to-do-on-ugadi-festival-100192.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/what-are-the-things-you-need-to-do-on-ugadi-festival-100192.html Ugadi is the name of the celebration of Hindu New Year in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. This is celebrated throughout the country in different names. It is celebrated in the name of Gudi Padwa in Maharashtra and people in West Bengal Fri, 08 Apr 2016 08:02:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/great-ways-to-celebrate-ugadi-festival-100184.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/great-ways-to-celebrate-ugadi-festival-100184.html The celebration of welcoming New Year according to the Hindu calendar is known as Ugadi in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This is celebrated with pomp and vigour. In your busy life, these festivals can bring a touch of cool air and Thu, 07 Apr 2016 22:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-bevu-bella-for-ugadi-100182.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-bevu-bella-for-ugadi-100182.html Ugadi is the celebration of Hindu New Year in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. This is celebrated on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. As this is the New Year, according to the Hindu Calender, it is celebrated in different names in several parts of Thu, 07 Apr 2016 16:02:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-gudi-padwa-festival-100162.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-gudi-padwa-festival-100162.html In India, there is no lack of festivals. People celebrate each festival with joy and vigour in India. Gudi Padwa is one of those religious festivals in India that is celebrated at every corner of the country in different names. If Thu, 07 Apr 2016 10:21:51 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/lesser-known-facts-about-parashuram-99855.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/lesser-known-facts-about-parashuram-99855.html The great Parashuram, who is known to be the sixth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, was born to a Bramhin saptarishi sage Jamadagni and his wife Renuka. Born in the Treta-yuga, he is one of the seven immortals known in Hinduism. Even Tue, 29 Mar 2016 14:45:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-hot-cross-bun-99772.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/significance-of-hot-cross-bun-99772.html Whenever you think of Good Friday or Easter, some delicious recipes will surely come to your mind. You definitely will have hard-boiled eggs, roasted lamb, Cadbury eggs, etc. Hot cross bun is one of those yummy preparations that are a specialty Fri, 25 Mar 2016 07:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-jesus-washed-his-disciples-feet-99725.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-jesus-washed-his-disciples-feet-99725.html The whole life of Jesus Christ is a lesson not only to Christians but to the entire mankind. Each and every activity of his life is dedicated to the Almighty and it was him who patronized the idea that serving men Thu, 24 Mar 2016 10:05:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/love-lessons-to-learn-from-lord-krishna-99267.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/love-lessons-to-learn-from-lord-krishna-99267.html Indians are very sensitive towards their religion. India is a unique country where people are free to follow any religion that they love to. The life of the Indian is heavily impressed by the Indian gods that their religions follow. As Wed, 09 Mar 2016 14:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/birth-secret-of-lord-shiva-99168.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/birth-secret-of-lord-shiva-99168.html Maha Shivratri is celebrated throughout the country. People celebrate the occasion with sheer devotion on this day. Every year, they keep fast, worship Lord Shiva and then break the fast. The norms of celebrating Shivratri are almost the same throughout the Mon, 07 Mar 2016 06:01:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/7-inspiring-characteristics-of-karna-in-mahabharatha-98826.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/7-inspiring-characteristics-of-karna-in-mahabharatha-98826.html Karna was one of the most unfortunate characters in the epic story of Mahabharata. Regardless of his bad luck and fight with fortune, he proved to all that he was a real man. His principles hold good even to this day.Throughout Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-bhakti-yoga-98719.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/importance-of-bhakti-yoga-98719.html Bhakti means dedication and devotion towards God. You need to hand over all your fears, doubts, qualms and convey a genuine devotion and love to the almighty God of the earth.However, have you ever heard about what bhakti yoga is? Bhakti Sat, 20 Feb 2016 04:00:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-abishekam-is-performed-098613.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-abishekam-is-performed-098613.html We all visit temples and, most importantly, stand in the long queues and push each other to see the abhishekam being performed to the lord. However, have you ever wondered why is the abhishekam done to the idol? Well, let's take Tue, 16 Feb 2016 15:10:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/list-of-crazy-superstitious-beliefs-in-india-098447.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/list-of-crazy-superstitious-beliefs-in-india-098447.html There have been many beliefs that we all have been following as little kids, since our childhood. When we grew up, we realised that most of them were just superstitious in nature. Yet we do see people follow it religiously even Wed, 10 Feb 2016 15:27:55 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/nine-most-beautiful-charaters-in-mahabharata-98401.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/nine-most-beautiful-charaters-in-mahabharata-98401.html Mahabharata is one of the most renowned epics of India. It conveys an extraordinary example of morality, the difference between the good and bad deeds and their outcomes. There are some exemplary women characters in Mahabharata who are the epitome of Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:40:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-you-shoul-not-sleep-facing-north-direction-as-per-hindu-mythology-098300.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-you-shoul-not-sleep-facing-north-direction-as-per-hindu-mythology-098300.html You might have heard elders say that you should not sleep facing the North direction. Have you ever thought as to why you should not sleep facing the North direction? Well, today in this article, we shall discuss as to why Fri, 05 Feb 2016 13:22:26 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/ever-wondered-why-women-are-banned-from-attending-a-funeral-098173.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/ever-wondered-why-women-are-banned-from-attending-a-funeral-098173.html When there is a funeral, we often see that women do not go to the cremation grounds. Have you ever wondered why? As little kids, we would have often questioned our parents about it, and the answer would be that due Mon, 01 Feb 2016 13:00:07 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-kumbhakarna-slept-for-six-months-098111.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-kumbhakarna-slept-for-six-months-098111.html We all have heard about a character called 'kumbhakarna' in Ramayana who used to sleep for six months and for rest of the six months he would remain awake eating anything and everything that he found. However, do you know the Fri, 29 Jan 2016 14:45:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-brahmins-dont-eat-onions-and-garlic-097931.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-brahmins-dont-eat-onions-and-garlic-097931.html Brahmin is a caste in Hinduism, where majority of the people are priests and scholors. Brahmins are those people who are known to preach their culture. They are bound to their traditions and always are close to god by performing their Fri, 22 Jan 2016 16:30:00 +0530 http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-maitain-a-tulsi-plant-at-home-097823.html http://www.boldsky.com/yoga-spirituality/faith-mysticism/2016/why-maitain-a-tulsi-plant-at-home-097823.html All traditional families maintain a 'tulsi' plant at home as it is an integral part of our culture. Well, there are more reasons to have a tulsi at home. {image-tulsi-plant-at-home5-19-1453199163.jpg www.boldsky.com} It is a very auspicious symbol. The leaves of tulsi Tue, 19 Jan 2016 15:57:31 +0530