There are gestures, charms and chants designed to ward off malice in cultures from the Jewish, Islamic, Christian and Hindu to Greek, Turkish and Ancient Roman.

Ancient Hindu texts highlight mantra chanting for spiritual awakening and ultimate power. Correct recitation, avoiding common mistakes like using a broken mala, chanting before bathing, sitting on the ...

Have you ever searched, “What happens if I chant Om daily?” or “How to chant Om correctly for beginners?” You are not alone.

From 1967 when legendary sitarist Pandit Ravi Shankar won his first Grammy for the collaborative album West Meets East to 2026, India has enjoyed frequent success on the world music stage.

Farhan Akhtar has been cast as Ravi Shankar in Sam Mendes' Beatles films, but who exactly was this man? A concise history of the sitar maestro who mentored George Harrison.

Maha Shivratri in Varanasi is an unforgettable celebration of faith and tradition, and visiting these ghats will help you experience the city's timeless spiritual charm at its finest.

Chant these 10 powerful Lord Shiva mantras on Maha Shivratri 2026 to calm the mind, awaken inner energy, remove negativity, and invite peace and spiritual strength.

Observed with fasting, prayer, and night-long vigils, the festival commemorates ancient stories of Shiva and cosmic creation.

Each has mythological or symbolic reasons for being avoided, reflecting Shiva’s ascetic nature and ancient legends.

Indian heritage has always been deeply rooted in threads of daily life, be it celebratory folk dances, temple chants echoing, ...

Mahashivratri is on February 15, and I am tempted this week to revisit Shiva lore at Ujjain, where he is worshipped as Mahakaal.The famous Nasadiya Sukta, in it ...

As per Vedic astrology, it is believed that Kala Chana also known as Black Chickpeas are associated with the planet Saturn and consuming this chana ma.