How Anjaneya Came to be Known as Hanuman
2019-01-19
One of the most endearing Gods in Hinduism is the monkey God Hanuman.Read More →
Gurudruh
2019-01-19
Hindu mythology is replete with stories connected to food. At the same time HinduismRead More →
Garuda and the Pot of Nectar
2019-01-19
Sage Kashyapa was one of the Saptarishis and is considered to be the father of all humanityRead More →
Bakasura
2019-01-19
In the famous epic Mahabharata there are many stories of the experiences of the PandavasRead More →
Udumbara
2019-01-19
Udumbara is the Sanskrit name for the fig tree. The other Sanskrit namesRead More →
Shami
2019-01-19
Shami or the White Kutch is one of the sacred trees in India. It is known as ShamiRead More →
Saptaparna
2019-01-19
Saptaparna means a plant which bears leaves in clusters of 4-7 leaves. The otherRead More →
Sandalwood
2019-01-19
Sandalwood is known as Chandana in Sanskrit. The scientific name of sandalwoodRead More →
Peepal
2019-01-19
The Peepal tree is one of the sacred trees revered by Hindus, Jains and Buddhists.Read More →
Neem
2019-01-18
Neem is known as “Sarvo Roga Nivarini” – the cure of all ailments. Neem isRead More →
Mango
2019-01-18
Mango is popularly known as the “King of fruits”. Mango is known as Amra in Sanskrit,Read More →
Bilva
2019-01-18
Bilva tree is one of the most revered trees in India. The leaves are consideredRead More →
Tulasi
2019-01-18
Tulasi plant is one of the most revered plants in India. Tulasi in Sanskrit meansRead More →
Kutaja
2019-01-18
Kutaja is the Sankrut name of a medicinal herb used to treat chronic dysentery. Read More →
Khadira
2019-01-18
Khadira is an important plant with rich medicinal properties. It is known asRead More →
Durva grass
2019-01-18
Durva in Sanskrit means “which is cut or eaten by animals”. The English nameRead More →
Bhringaraja
2019-01-18
Bhringaraja/Kesharaja is the Sanskrit name of the herb used in preventing hair fall.Read More →
Betel Leaves
2019-01-18
The word “betel” is derived from the Malayalam word- Vettila. Vetel- meansRead More →
Ashwagandha
2019-01-18
The name Ashwagandha is a combination of two words- Ashwa- meaning horseRead More →
Arka
2019-01-18
Arka is one of the revered plants in India. It is known as Arka in Sanskrit,Read More →