Pankaj Ojha

The Timeless Splendor of Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli in Mandawa

March 15, 2024

Nestled amidst the dusty streets and vibrant culture of Mandawa, Rajasthan, lies a gem of historical significance – the Mohan Lal Saraf Haveli. With its intricate architecture, mesmerizing frescoes, and rich history, this haveli stands as a testament to the opulence and grandeur of the bygone era of the Marwari...

Rameshwaram: The Sacred Isle of Ramanathaswamy Temple, Home to One of Lord Shiva’s Twelve Jyotirlingas

March 4, 2024

Ramanathaswamy Temple is a highly revered Hindu pilgrimage site in Tamil Nadu. This is one of the twelve jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It is located in a small island named Rameshwaram. Temple’s main deity is a linga, known as Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga. Just as Kashi is considered important in North India,...

Establishment of all faiths, Unveiling The Spiritual Haven in Abu Dhabi

February 26, 2024

The first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, the Swaminarayan Temple, was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on February 14, 2024. PM Modi had accepted the invitation to inaugurate the temple in December 2023. The construction of this temple was undertaken by the resident of Bochasan Shri Akshar Purushottam...

The Markandeshwar Mahadev: the benevolent Yamraj; where all wishes are fulfilled

February 19, 2024

There is a very ancient temple of Markandeshwar Mahadev in Pindwara of Sirohi district. Where Yamraj had to face defeat from Lord Shiva. Even today, thousands of devotees go there for darshan and it is believed that just by darshan, the life span of the devotee increases. There is also...

THE MAGNIFICENCE OF BHANDASHAH JAIN TEMPLE: A SPIRITUAL TESTAMENT OF BIKANER

February 12, 2024

This temple was made of 40 thousand kg of ghee, it was constructed by spending several billion rupees, and the temple is 500 years old. Bhandashah Jain Temple is very famous in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The most special thing about this temple is the story related to its foundation. It is...

The world’s second largest Hindu temple out of India inaugurated in America

January 29, 2024

A historic moment for devotees of Hinduism and admirers of Indian culture was created when Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey was inaugurated on 08 October 2023 under the auspices of its spiritual head Mahant Swami Maharaj. It is one of the largest Hindu temples in the world...

Shri Salasar Balaji Temple : Rajasthan

January 8, 2024

The world famous temple of Lord Hanuman named Salasar Balaji Dham is situated in Churu district of Rajasthan. The story of Bala ji’s appearance is as miraculous as it is, and Balaji is also miraculous and fulfills the wishes of the devotees. Mohandas was a devotee of Balaji. Pleased with...

Triumph of time: The multifaceted divinity of Tripura Sundari

January 1, 2024

Goddess Maa being a lion, Mayur Kamalasini, and having three forms of kumarika in the morning, Sundari i.e. youth in mid-day and adult in the evening, is called Tripura Sundari. The Tripura Sundari Temple in Banswara, Rajasthan, is a revered Shakthi Peetha. The river ‘Mahi,’ flowing in this region, is...

Kanbay Temple: Ancient abode of Lord Shri Hari & Goddess Lakshmi for 41,075 years

December 25, 2023

In Aryavarta, India’s culture encapsulates the entire world, with Indian culture influencing various countries across continents, including Asia. Historians haven’t definitively established when idol worship began. Even in Ramcharitmanas, the initial meeting of Lord Ram and Sita occurred when they visited the Gauri temple, dating back over 7,000 years. Pushkar,...

Signs that occur before death: What do the scriptures say

December 7, 2023

Human birth occurs after residing in the mother’s womb for nine months. Similarly, some events start happening nine months before death, indicating this fact. These indications are so subtle that we do not pay attention to them in our daily lives. And when death approaches suddenly, it is realized that...