Karthaveerya Arjuna, also known as Sahasrabahu Arjuna, was a legendary king from ancient Hindu texts and history. He belonged to the Haihaya dynasty and was famed for his extraordinary strength, divine boons, and numerous arms, which made him a formidable warrior and ruler. Key Highlights about Karthaveerya Arjuna: Birth and Boons: He was born as […]
Yagnavalkya Jayanti (Yajnavalkya Jayanti) is observed with utmost fervor by some communities in India. It is observed on Shukla Paksha Dasami in Kartik month by some communities. In 2025, Yagnavalkya Jayanti date is October 31. Some other communities observe Yagnavalksya Jayanti on Shukla Paksha Panchami in Falgun Month. Yagnavalkya (Yajnavalkya) was one of the great sages […]
Rishi Garga was one of the most ancient sage and also a great contributor to the field of Ayurveda, and also an expert in astrology. He was the Author of Garga Samhita and Garga Hora which contains the details of astrology. LIFE Garga was the son of the great rishi Bharadwaja and Suseela. Garga also […]
Kashyapa is an ancient sage of Hinduism. He was one among the Saptarishis. His name is mentioned in various Puranas, Vedas, Upanishads and in ancient texts. He was the son of Sage Marichi. Brahmins belonging to Kashyapa gotra were the descendents of Sage Kashyapa. According to ancient Puranas, Kashyapa marries thirteen daughters of Daksha: 1. […]
Deebathalwar (5th century AD), was considered as the 13th Alwar, though his name was not included in the list of Alwars. His birth name was Thiruvilakesavan. He was born at Tirumala. According to ancient Hindu texts, Deebathalwar has adopted Lord Venkateswara himself as his son, and used to do puja to the idol of Venkateswara […]
Sandipani Rishi was a holy saint and the guru of Lord Sri Krishna and Balarama. Sandipani was lived in the present day Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh at his Ashram. He was a humble and a great scholar who got sufficient knowledge in vedas and ancient scriptures, and he lived during the previous Dwapara Yuga, approximately before […]
Swami Muktananda Paramahamsa, Muktananda (1908 –1982), who is also called as Swami Muktananda, was a great guru in Yoga and in deep form of meditation, and he was a disciple of Bhagavan Nityananda. He wrote books on spirituality and Yoga, and he is also simply referred to as Baba. His birth name was Krishna Rai. […]
My Divine Experience with Sri Krishnananda Teertha Swamigal of Shakatapuram Vidyapeetam.. Shakatapuram, is a holy place for Hindus, and it is located in Karnataka, near Sringeri on the banks of the Holy River Ma Tungabadra. A famous Mutt called Shri Vidya Peetam is located at Shakatapuram, and consecration ritual is also done to this holy […]
My Pleasant Experience with Sri Bharati Teertha Mahaswami of Sringeri Sharada Peetham… Sri Bharati Teertha Mahaswami is the 36th Jagadguru of the Sringeri Sharada Peetham, the famous mutt established for spreading the Sanatana Dharma. His birth name was Seetharama Anjaneyalu. He was born in a brahmin family in a village in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, and […]
My Excellent Experience with Sri Subhudendra Teertha Swamigal of Mantralayam.. The present pontiff of Mantralayam Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt is Sri Subhudendra Teertha. Previously he was serving as the Diwan of the Raghavendra Swamy Mutt, and he has become a saint in the year 2013, and he took charge of the administration of the Mutt […]
My Sweet Experiences with Sri Yogi Ram Surat Kumar Ji… Yogi Ramsuratkumar (1918–2001) was an Indian saint. He was fondly referred to as “Visiri samiyar” who usually keeps visiri(Hand Fan) in his hand, and bless his devotees. He has lived in Tiruvannamalai, after becoming a saint. Tiruvannamalai is famous for big and small temples. Spiritual […]
Goswami Tulsidas Punyatithi (Sant Tulsidas Punyatithi) is the death anniversary of Tulsidas, the Hindu poet-saint who was renowned for his devotion for Lord Rama. In 2025, Tulsidas Punyatithi date is July 13. According to many scholars, Sant Tulsidas was left his physical abode on Krishna Paksha Tritiya in Shravan month in North Indian Hindi calendars. Different sources […]
Angiras Rishi Jayanti is one of the auspicious days observed by several sects of Hindu devotees in North India and some parts of Southern India too. In 2025, Angiras Rishi Jayanti date is June 25. Ashada Amavasya, the No Moon day in Ashad Month, of North Indian Hindi Calendar is observed as Angiras Rishi Jayanti. […]
Madhva Punyadina 2025-2026, Madhwa Punyatithi days in 2025-2026 Madhva Punyadina or Madhwa Punyatithi days are the auspicious days for Madhva sect of Brahmins. As per authoritative Dvaita scripture “The Supreme God also wanted to bless the souls with divine knowledge, by which they can attain salvation. For this purpose, the Supreme God — Śrī Nārāyana Himself […]
Eknath Sashti, also known as Sant Eknath Shashti, is an auspicious day dedicated to Sant Eknath who was a great saint lived in Maharashtra in 16th century. In 2025, Eknath Sashti date is March 9. It is observed on Falguna Krishna Sashti, sixth day in dark fortnight of Falguna month in Marathi calendar. On Phalguna […]
Aurva is known to be an angry sage, who was the descendent of Rishi Bhrigu. He was the grandson of Vatsa, and his descendants Gothram was Srivatsa. His son was Richika Maharishi and Richika’s son was Jamadagni. According to the Mahabharata, once there lived a noble king named Kritavirya, who had donated most of his wealth to the […]
Ramanand Swami (1738-1802) was born in a Brahmin family in Ayodhya. His birth name was Rama Sharma. He was considered to be an avatar of Uddhava, a best friend of Lord Krishna. Ramanand was the founder and the chief of the Uddhav Sampraday. Ramanand Swami adopted the Vishishta dvaita philosophy which was established by Ramanuja […]
Rishi Agastya is also known as Ilvala and Vatapi Samhara Moorthy, since he cleverly killed those two demons out of his spiritual powers. Ilvala and Vatapi both of them were demon brothers, and they were born to Demoness Ajamukhi and Rishi Durvasa, but both of them began to grow up as wicked demons. They ruled […]
Rishi Charaka (3rd century BC) was one of the great physician and inventor of new medical system of Ayurveda, and healed many people from their various health related problems. He is the author of the Charaka Samhita. Charaka was lived in Jalandhar in the present day Punjab. He is considered as the father of the […]
Shandilya was the name of a popular rishi. Those who are having the Sandilya gotra, are the descendants of Sri Shandilya Maharishi. Most of the people belonging to West Bengal, Assam, Maharashtra, Punjab and Gujarat are considered as the descendants of Shandilya. He was a son of the sage Asita and grandson of the rishi Kashyapa. He was the disciple of Vaatsya […]