Dr Vishal Aanand

Solah Somwar Vrat is observed for sixteen consecutive Mondays and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. A devotee can start Solah Somvar Vrat on the Shukla Paks …

Sri Santoshi Maa Chalisa is a devotional hymn (stotra) addressed to Santoshi Maa. She is venerated as "the Mother of Satisfaction", the meaning of her …

In Hindu tradition a sahasranama is a type of devotional hymn (Sanskrit: stotra) listing many names of a deity. The names provide an exhaustive catalo …

Krishna is the eighth incarnation of the god Vishnu in Hinduism. The name Krishna appears as the 57th and 550th name of Lord Vishnu in Vishnu Sahasran …

Sri Satyanarayana puja is a very popular ritual in most parts of India including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Bengal, Orissa, and Maharashtra. …

Ahoi Ashtami or Ahoi athen as known in common tongue festival is specifically meant for mothers who have sons. Mother's keep fast on this day and …

Lyrics transliterated in English and translated with meanings. Chalis=40, chalisa=40 lined; Hanuman Chalisa is a Hymn of 40 lines in praise of Lord Ha …

Hartalika Teej is a Hindu fasting observed by Hindu women. It is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. Hartalika Teej falls on the third day of the first fort …

Brihaspativar Vrat Katha is dedicated to Brihaspativar Dev (Jupiter). The Vrat (fast) is kept on Thursdays and provides wisdom and education. On this …