Vedikheriatge hopes to bring the basic beliefs and practices of Hindus to the beginner or a youngster in search of more clarity.
The quest to decode the story of Hrshi Brnghi in the Skanda Purana continues.
In the Skanda Purana Hrshi Brnghi is seen disrespecting Parvati Devi and only venerating Shri Shiva. Is this a perpetuati…
The Puranic story from Skanda Purana about Rshi Bronchi’s insult to Parvati Devi, makes one wonder - “What relevance do these out dated stories have for us?” This is the question I wish to explore he…
Story of Rshi Bringi
People in some parts of Bharat observe this ancient practice of Kedara-gauri Vrata. Learn about this story form the Skanda Purana which explains the importance of this Vrata.
Hindu texts tell us that Eclipses influence the atmosphere and thereby all organisms on Earth. Ancient Hrshis have given guidelines on dos and don’s dating this period. Eclipses are said to impact th…
Learn or simply listen to these simple Sanskrit verses in praise of the Goddess of Prosperity, Health and Auspiciousness. On this festive occasion of Navaratri the Goddess is worshipped along with Du…
A composition by the 8th century Poet/Philosopher Saint Sri Adi Shankaracharya, this is a very popular stotra in Southern parts of India.
Pancharatna means 5 gems, usually denotes 5 verses in the pr…
Desc: Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportu…
Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity …
Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity f…
Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity f…
Sri Ganesha is seen as the Lord who defeats all Obstacles, the one who is worshipped before all other deities, the son of Shiva and Parvati, the Lord of Wisdom and Intellect. This is an opportunity f…
Balamukundashtakam is about the baby and young child Krshna who simultaneously behave like a child while performing miracles as a God. His birthday is celebrated by Hindus as Krshna Janmashtami.
Th…
Varalakshmi Puja is celebrated very grandly in many southern states of India. I have explored 3 questions here:
Why do we celebrate this festival?
Who is Vara MahaLakshmi Devi ?
Who are the Ashta L…