Introduction: A remarkable facet, Adhik Maas, surfaces every 32 months to synchronize lunar and solar calendars – a vital adjustment due to the dissimilarity in the duration of lunar (about 354 days) and solar (approximately 365 days) years. Termed Adhik Maas, or alternatively, Purushottam Maas, Mala Maas, or Malimasa, this…
Introduction: Amid a vast array of celestial phenomena, the enigmatic phenomenon of Grahan, encompassing both solar and lunar eclipses, emerges as an enthralling enigma. The spectacle of a solar eclipse unfolds when the moon veils the radiant countenance of the sun, casting its shadow upon the Earth and briefly obscuring…
Introduction: “Savan Maas,” frequently acclaimed as the revered “Month of Shiva,” gracefully converges with the monsoon season, typically spanning the temporal arch from late July to early August. This phase eloquently stands apart with its invigorating precipitations and lush environs, embodying the renewal of existence. Devotees gravitate toward sanctuaries dedicated…
Introduction: In the expanse of northern India, an extraordinary and venerable festival recognized as “Chhath Mahaparv” unfurls. Distinct from its counterparts, this event venerates the Sun God, Surya, and Chhathi Maiya, the epitome of energy and nature. Taking place six days subsequent to Diwali, the festival involves exacting rituals, fasting,…
Introduction: Patanjali Yoga, an age-old discipline deeply entrenched within the tapestry of Indian philosophy and spiritual ethos, constitutes a comprehensive framework tailored to individual welfare. The linchpin of this praxis is none other than Sage Patanjali, an illustrious luminary of antiquity credited with composing the Yoga Sutras—an abridged compendium of…
Introduction: The Vedanta Philosophy bears monumental historical, spiritual, and philosophical gravitas within the tapestry of the Indian milieu. Its emergence was in direct rejoinder to the probing inquiries raised by the Upanishads, adroitly grappling with the profound interrogations pertaining to the essence of the self (Atman) and its intricate interlinking…
