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Tithi in Panchang – Hindu Calendar on Saturday, August 22 2026 – It is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon in Hindu calendar and Panchang in most regions. It is Shukla Paksha Dashami tithi or the tenth day during the waxing or light phase of moon on the entire day on August 22 and till 1:46 AM on August 23. Then onward it is Shuk...

Kotravai: The Primordial Protectress — From Sangam Forests to Sacred ShrinesBefore temples were built in stone, before scriptures were codified, before dynasties rose and fell across the subcontinent, there was a Mother Goddess. Her name was Kotravai. Worshipped across the ancient Tamil lands and revered to this day in the Palakkad region of Kerala, Kotravai is one of the oldest...

The Forgotten Gladiator of Matsya: Bhima and the Lions of Virata during the Incognito exile period in the Mahabharata - Even Before Roman GladiatorsDuring the 13th year of their exile, the Pandavas were required to live incognito for twelve months, and they chose the kingdom of Matsya, ruled by King Virata. Each of them adopted a disguise suited to their skills. Bhima, the secon...

Sita: Born of Earth, Sage-Blood, and Sacrifice — The Hidden Story from Adbhuta RamayanaMost devotees know Mata Sita as the daughter of Raja Janaka of Mithila, discovered as a divine infant in a furrow of the earth during a sacred ploughing ceremony. This account, beloved and widely accepted, presents her as Bhumija — one born of the earth. But within the folds of the Adbhuta Ram...

The Sacred Classification of Ratha: Elite Warriors in Ancient Hindu Military Tradition In the vast tapestry of ancient Hindu military science, the classification of warriors based on their combat prowess represents one of the most sophisticated systems of military ranking ever developed. Among these classifications, the Ratha stands as a formidable warrior class, embodying both ...