Significance of EkadashiIt is said that the significance of Ekadashi was narrated by Lord Krishna to Yudhisthira, the eldest of Pandava brothers. Devotees observe the fast to seek prosperity, and attain moksha later in life. On this auspicious day, Lord Trivikrama an avatar of Lord Vishnu is particularly revered by many communities. Ekadashi is mentioned...

Yuga: Spiritual -Theosophy Dictionary on YugaYuga (Sanskrit) Age; an age of the world, of which there are four -- satya yuga, treta yuga, dvapara yuga, and kali yuga -- which proceed in succession during the manvantaric cycle. Each yuga is preceded by a period called in the Puranas, sandhya (twilight, transition period, dawn) and followed by another period of...

The Golden Day - Akshaya TritiyaHindus believe in the theory of "mahurats" or auspicious timings in every step in life - be it to begin a new venture or making an important purchase. Akshaya Tritiya is one such momentous occasion, which is considered one of the most auspicious days of the Vedic Calendar. It is believed, any meaningful activity started...