Sanatan Archive

In the heartlands of Mizoram, the air hums with anticipation as the vibrant tradition of Cheraw, the mesmerizing 'Bamboo Dance,' takes center stage. This dance, rooted in the cultural values of the land, weaves together creativity and excitement with every rhythmic beat of the bamboo staves. From ancient rituals of honoring departed souls to the joyful celebrations of the Chapchar Kut festival, Cheraw has evolved, becoming a vibrant expression of Mizo heritage.

Murti Pratishtha, a sacred ritual that invokes the divine presence of God, is an awe-inspiring and emotive celebration steeped in devotion and spirituality. For over 50 years, Pramukh Swami Maharaj has devotedly performed murti pratishthas in numerous mandirs, infusing them with divine energy and instilling unwavering faith in God and the practice of murti-puja among Hindus worldwide.

The Gudimallam Lingam, an awe-inspiring relic of ancient divinity, proudly resides within the hallowed grounds of the Parasurameswara Swamy Temple in Gudimallam, a quaint village nestled near the vibrant city of Tirupati in the captivating Yerpedu mandal of the majestic Tirupati district in the enchanting land of Andhra Pradesh, India.

The Budhanilkantha Temple, also known as the Narayanan Temple, is a significant religious site located in Kathmandu, Nepal. It is renowned for its magnificent stone statue of Lord Vishnu, reclining on a bed of snakes in the middle of a sacred pond. The temple holds immense religious and historical importance, and its origins can be traced back to ancient times.

Pathirakali Amman Temple (Tamil: பத்திரகாளி அம்பாள் கோயில்) – Pathirakali Ambal Kovil – or the Kali Kovil, Trincomalee is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Bhadrakali, a form of the goddess Kali Amman in Trincomalee, Eastern Province, Sri Lanka.

The Sanatan Dharma has always indicated the kinetic energy or movable force or the force of action of the universe as Shakti (a feminine Sanskrit term) and the intense variations this force has always been named as a feminine deity, prayed in ‘simple intelligence’ term as goddesses.

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Nestled in the enchanting town of Gauribiddanur, Karnataka, India, lies an awe-inspiring sacred grove known as Vidurashwatha. Renowned for its mystical aura and divine significance, this ancient site is home to an extraordinary congregation of a million Nagas, revered serpent deities of Hindu legends.

In the heart of Karnataka, a small village named Koppal stands witness to the extraordinary achievements of a humble medical practitioner, Dr. Shankar Gowda. Known as the "Five Rupee Doctor," Dr. Gowda has defied the odds and garnered widespread recognition and numerous prestigious prizes for his selfless service to the underprivileged.

Once the hub of trade and commerce in ancient and early medieval India, Mahabalipuram is now a well-known tourist destination, owing to its many heritage structures that fall under the UNESCO Group of Monuments. The word Mahabalipuram is believed to have been a derivate of the original name Mamallapuram, which means the city of Mamalla – the warrior. Mamalla was the title of the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I (630-70 CE).