Lord Vishnu

Know Your Classical Dances: Mohiniyattam, once thrust into obscurity during British rule, revived in early 20th century

From being categorised as a dance of the vaishya or the prostitute to receiving recognition as a prolific art form and a codification into the realm of the ‘classical,’ Mohiniyattam has perhaps been one of the few dance styles to have undergone such humongous shifts through history.

Vijaya Ekadashi 2022: Check date, tithi timings and significance of the scared festival

Devotees believe that those who observe a fast on Vijaya Ekadashi receive blessings and get their wishes fulfilled

Gita Jayanti 2021: Here are some wishes, messages and greetings to share with your loved ones

The Bhagavad Gita came into existence on the Shukla Paksha Ekadashi Tithi of the lunar month of Margashirsha, according to the Hindu calendar

Janmashtami 2021: Date and history of of festival that celebrates birth of Lord Krishna

This year amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Ashtami Tithi will commence at 11:25 pm on 29 August and will end on 31 August at 1:59 am

Narada Jayanti 2021: Day honours messenger of Gods; check significance and shubh muhurat

For his dedication and love towards Lord Vishnu and other Gods, Narada has a found mention in all Kathas and Puranas of Hindu mythology

Mohini Ekadashi 2021: Devotees observe occasion to honour Lord Vishnu; check tithi date and timings

This auspicious and special day comes from the story of Lord Vishnu who appeared in the form of a beautiful woman named Mohini

Parashurama Jayanti 2021: Date, time, significance, history and more about this Hindu festival

The literal meaning of Parshurama is Rama with parshu, which is an axe. He was a devotee of Lord Shiva who gave him his mystical weapon parshu

Varuthini Ekadashi 2021: Tithi, significance of festival and how to observe fast on the occasion

If devotees are observing Ekadashi, fasting is believed to be a cleansing process for the mind and body

Chaitra Purnima 2021: Significance of day honouring Lord Vishnu; check puja muhurat, vidhi here

On this special day, the devotees of Lord Vishnu observe a day-long fast to seek His blessings. The fast is broken only after seeing the moon

Kamada Ekadashi 2021: Check significance, shubh muhurat and puja vidhi

As Hindus celebrate Kamada Ekadashi today, 23 April, devotees will observe a fast to get free from cycles of rebirth and to attain salvation