There are several mythologies surrounding this day. It is believed that on this day Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati were married. He revealed to her that the 14th night of the Krishna Paksha (dark lunar moon), was his favorite night. It is also said that on midnight of this day, Shiva revealed himself in Lingam […]
Nirvana Day
Nirvana day, or Parinirvana Day, is a holiday celebrated by Mahayana Buddhists. It is a celebration marking the day that the Buddha is said to have achieved complete Nirvana and left the physical world for the last time. The death of the Buddha is celebrated because it is believed that his enlightenment freed him from […]
Saraswati Puja
Saraswati Puja, also known as Vasant Panchami, is the first of two Spring Hindu festivals. It celebrates Saraswati, the goddess of education, music, arts and culture. On this day, books are not used. Instead, students place their books, pens and musical instruments before a statue of the Goddess, so that they might receive […]
Black Cats – Fables and Tales
– Black cats have enchanted and frightened the masses of civilization for many millenniums. Archaeological evidence from Israel, Turkey and Syria suggests that man’s relationship with the cat first began more than 10,000 years ago. Many believe it was the ancient Egyptians who were the first to truly domesticate the African wildcat over 3500 years […]
Paganism – Then and Now
Paganism in the twenty-first century is growing by leaps and bounds. For many it is not only a spiritual choice, it is a lifestyle. Modern Paganism, which is also known as Neopaganism honors the earth and respects all life. It worships and celebrates the Divine, which manifests itself in all aspects of nature. […]
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