The performance of the last rites is a dutiful service to the deceased in all societies of the world. In the Sanatana Vedic Dharma, the last rites go beyond funeral (अन्त्येष्टि/antyeSTI) and memorial service (the 13th day propitiatory rite of…
Radha Kunda and Krishna Kunda are two natural water reservoirs, amongst one thousand such water bodies, located in the holy region of Braja. The two ponds are held sacred in the Vaishnava tradition, especially in the tradition of the Gaudiya sect. An age-old saga about the excavation of these ponds by Radha and Krishna as an act of repentance for accidental cow slaughter is quite interesting. The narrative is relevant even today as it goes on to settle the role of Dharma in handling ‘victimless crimes’ and ‘ecological sustainability.’
The tradition of celebrating the birthday of Shri Krishna as Krishna Janmashtami is found in the Puranas. The Panchanga for August 30, 2021 fulfils the six criteria which together call for celebrating Janmashtami day as Jayanti.
A spectacular temple of Lord Shri Rama is in the offing at Ayodhya. Rama is not only the name of God the Absolute and at the same time the name of an ‘Avatar’ (incarnation) of God for the Hindus