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As  B.B. Dutta writes: “The use of symbols-letters of the alphabet to denote unknowns, and equations are the foundations of the science of algebra. The Hindus were the first to make systematic use of the letters of the alphabet to den..

On 6th June 1674, Shivaji's coronation ceremony was performed according to the shastras by Vishweshwar, also called Gaga Bhatta, of Varanasi, a master of the four Vedas, the six philosophies and all the Hindu scriptures after he had gone thr..

Merely partaking in vegetarian food does not result in full benefit to a person who dislikes non-vegetarian diet. The food has to be both vegetarian and Sattvik as well. The vegetarian food available in restaurants which also serve non-veget..

Recently we witnessed a horrific situation  in Japan. The malfunctioning and subsequent explosions of  nuclear power plants due to the earthquake and tsunami. Such incidents are not  rare. In recent times, the wo..

Some things in human life are beyond the realm of intellect. Modern science cannot explain them. And that is where the science of spirituality enters in the life of man! According to the path of devotion (Bhaktīyoga) ritualistic worship..

Maharana Pratap was born on May 9th 1540 in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan. His father was Maharana Udai Singh II and his mother was Rani Jeevant Kanwar. Maharana Udai Singh II ruled the kingdom of Mewar, with his capital at Chittor. Maharana Pratap was..

History has witnessed the coming and going of many great civilisations. Through its long history, the Hindu civilisation has endured numerous attacks and attempts at its destruction. However, it has also produced a long line of heroes and warrio..

Akshay Trutiya is the day when Tretayug commenced. Hindu Dharmashastra attaches great importance to that day when one Yug ends and another Yug commences. This day marks the end of “kalahakal” of earlier Yug and beginning of “Sa..

Every object has its good or distressing vibrations based on its characteristics just like human beings. The vibrations of many objects of regular use around us constantly affect us. So it is necessary that the objects of our daily..

In the ancient times there were no houses. People lived in the forest. As they began con¬structing houses they experienced that some houses brought good fortune and happiness while others caused distress. This is how the science of premises ..

Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated on the pournima (full moon day) of the Hindu Lunar month of Chaitra. On this day, the Hanuman tattva (Hanuman principle) is more active than on any other day of the year.

Lord Hanuman's mother, An..

Introduction: The birth of Lord Rama, the seventh Incarnation of Lord Vishnu, in the Tretayuga is celebrated on this day - the ninth day in the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra. Whenever righteousness is in d..

A Hindu trust in India's eastern state of Bihar has begun building a replica of Cambodia's Angkor Wat temple. The replica will be 222 feet high and have five stories and five shikhars, or rising towers, just like its Cambodian original, ..

1. Introduction : The holy festival which marks the beginning of the New Year, new month and new day for Hindus, falls on Chaitra Shukla Pratipadā (the first day of the bright fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Chaitra). It i..