In Hinduism, three gods form the Trimurti: Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer. Each represents an important function of the universe. But while Vishnu and Shiva are ...

Every festival in India is imbued with alternate meanings. For example, Holi is often called a “spring festival” signifying the transition from winter into summer. Others call it a “harvest festival” ...

Hindu mythology is known for its fascinating narratives spun around a multitude of philosophical thoughts. While the stories mostly follow an inconsistent thread, what binds them is the core ...

While stories abound of the minor gods fighting each other, it is rare to find the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva standing against each other. One such story comes from the Taittiriya Samhita, ...

Most of us are aware of the Brahma-Vishnu-Shiva trinity. The purpose of this trinity has been iterated to us over generations, describing Brahma as the creator, Vishnu as the preserver and Shiva as ...

Every festival in India is imbued with alternate meanings. For example, Holi is often called a “spring festival” signifying the transition from winter into summer. Others call it a “harvest festival” ...