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Maha Shivaratri: Shiva Worship and the Night Vigil

Learn the meaning of Maha Shivaratri, its lunar timing, night worship and simple ways to honour Shiva at home or in a temple.

Understand Chaitra or Vasant Navratri through its spring setting, Goddess worship, a primary-text example and thoughtful household observance.

Explore the rakhi ceremony, its Shravana full-moon setting and a thoughtful approach to reciprocal affection and family traditions.

A clear guide to Karva Chauth: its regional customs, lunar date, evening worship and ways to participate with care and personal choice.

Meet Vayu in Vedic praise, the Kena Upanishad and the Mahabharata’s encounter between Hanuman and Bhima.

Explore Varaha through the Bhagavata Purana and a sacred sculpture, with Bhudevi and the earth’s rescue at the heart of the story.

Discover Kamadeva’s flower arrows, his relationship with Rati and the Shiva Purana’s stories of desire, loss and restoration.

Read Yama through a Rigvedic hymn and the Katha Upanishad’s conversation with Nachiketas, keeping their distinct settings clear.

Discover Hanuman through named Ramayana episodes: his meeting with Rama, childhood story, message to Sita and journey for healing herbs.