Lakshmi ji (or Laxmi) the a goddess in Hinduism known to symbolize wealth, spiritual and physical wealth, good health and fortune. She is wife of Lord Vishnu Bhagawan. Representations of Lakshmi are also present in Jainism temples. People give their attention to Lakshmiji most during Deepavali (Diwali). Lakshmi pooja is a religious ritual and celebration […]

One of our readers named Lalita sent this picture from Florida. This picture shows the inauguration of Gau puja, when the cow is worshiped. This is done in the Kartik month on the day after Diwali, particularly in Mathura region. The guru Haridas Shastri Maharaj who is the president of our Gauseva is opening the […]

(CHAKRA) The Shiva Lingam is a representation of the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and used for worship in temples. This picture of an environmentally friendly  Shiva Lingam was taken at a temple in Ottawa Canada around Shivaratri and is made of various fruits.

(CHAKRA) This picture of Lord Ganesh was taken at the Chinmaya International Residential School in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. A picture or statue of Lord Ganesh is usually present at the front entrance of any home or hindu-owned institution for good luck and blessings.

On Vaisakhi day in 1699, Guru Gobind Singh summoned Sikhs from all over India to the city of Anandpur Sahib. At this gathering, the Guru called upon Sikhs to uphold their faith and preserve the Sikh religion. Guru Gobind Singh then lifted his sword and asked that anyone prepared to give his life for his […]

This is a spiritual outdoor statue of Lord Shiva ji that is placed by the Ganges river. It was taken and submitted by one of our readers on their trip to the holy Hindu city of Haridwar in India.

(CHAKRA) This is a beautiful outdoor statue of Lord Krishna playing his flute and is placed hidden among a green garden. It was taken and submitted by one of our readers on their trip to the holy Hindu city of Haridwar in India.

The auspicious symbol of The 2 Golden Fish in Buddhism symbolizes  happiness, fertility, abundance and all living things in a state of fearlessness. Some suggest that the idea behind this is that fish swim freely through the ocean with no fear of drowning. The origins of it can be traced back to a symbol of the Yamuna […]

Lord Parshuram, the sixth Incarnation of Vishnu, belongs to the Tretayug, and is the son of Jamadagni and Renuka. Parshu means axe, hence His name literally means ‘Lord Ram with the Axe’.  Even though He was born as a Brahmin, He had Kshatriya (warrior) traits in terms of aggression, warfare and valour. Hence He is […]

(CHAKRA) Ankoot is the end of the monsoon season and thus crops are ready to be harvested or near Sharad Purnima. Hundreds of varieties of rich, exquisite, finely prepared items of food are offered to the Lord and then served as Prasad.  The prasad is served first to Mount Govardhan and then to the Lord. […]